Ravens PFF grades: Best defensive performers through the first quarter of the season

The Ravens are 3-1 and currently the top team in the AFC North after a 28-3 dismantling of the Cleveland Browns, who played without quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen are the most dominant linebacker duo in the AFC, while Jadeveon Clowney is on a historic pace for pressures through four games.

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With preparation for Pittsburgh ongoing and the first quarter of the regular season completed, we’re looking at the Ravens’ best defensive performers via Pro Football Focus.

1. Malik Harrison

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PFF grades through four games: 89.6

2. Roquan Smith

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PFF grades through four games: 89.4

3. Odafe Oweh

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PFF grades through four games: 84.8

4. Marcus Williams

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PFF grades through four games: 83.4

5. Geno Stone

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PFF grades through four games: 82.2

6. Kyle Hamilton

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PFF grades through four games: 78.3

7. Arthur Maulet

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PFF grades through four games: 77.2

8. Rock Ya-Sin

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) reaches to try and get another yard as he is brought down by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

PFF grades through four games: 74.4

9. Daryl Worley

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Daryl Worley (41) reacts after a late first half sack of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

PFF grades through four games: 74.0

10. Jadeveon Clowney

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PFF grades through four games: 73.5