The Baltimore Ravens have signed the first of their 10-man 2020 NFL Draft class, inking defensive tackle Broderick Washington Jr., according to a press release from the team.
Washington was the second defensive lineman Baltimore selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, being picked in the fifth round (170th overall). The Ravens grabbed defensive tackle Justin Madubuike in the third round as well, as part of their complete makeover of the defensive line this offseason. The two rookies combine with defensive end Calais Campbell and defensive tackle Derek Wolfe as newcomers to Baltimore’s defensive line for the 2020 season.
As a fifth-round pick, Washington isn’t likely to be in the running for many snaps this season but should be a factor in the Ravens’ long-term plans. He’ll likely compete with Daylon Mack, Baltimore’s fifth-round pick from the 2019 NFL Draft, as a backup for Brandon Williams this season. However, with such a crowded defensive line, neither Washington or Mack are guaranteed spots on the Ravens’ 53-man roster this season.
Over four seasons with Texas Tech, Washington accounted for 138 combined tackles, including 15.5 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks.
