The Baltimore Ravens are known for finding value and nailing their draft almost every season, shout out Ozzie Newsome for setting the standard. I think they found a steal in 2022, which will make the 2023 season really intriguing! David Ojabo was a projected first-round pick going into the 2022 draft and he had just come off an 11-sack season in which he also forced five fumbles. However, an Achilles injury during Michigan’s Pro Day would put his rookie season in doubt along with his hopes of being a first-round selection. Baltimore saw enough in his one year of college production to take a chance and make Ojabo a second-round pick. He would go on to sit out all but 21 snaps during his rookie season. 20 of those snaps would come in the season finale against the rival Cincinnati Bengals. In the middle of the third quarter, Ojabo would collect his first sack on Joe Burrow, causing the QB to fumble.
The Ravens elected to not re-sign veterans Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul. Instead, going with the young promising duo of Ojabo and Odafe Oweh. Tyus Bowser will still get some rotation on defense, but I don’t think it will be enough to hinder Ojabo’s upside. He is a speed rusher with good flexibility to get around blockers and his natural instincts to attack the ball and cause fumbles is a huge plus for both the Ravens and the IDP community. Sacks, turnovers, and sprinkle in a few tackles and we have the makings of a hidden gem
Thanks for reading my article! You can follow me on Twitter @Shawn8386. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you have, as I’m always glad to help fellow IDPers. #IDPNation #IDP
