Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made a point to bolster the defensive front seven this offseason, trading for Calais Campbell and signing Derek Wolfe in free agency. In a clear “best player available” pick, the Ravens selected Texas A&M DT Justin Madubuike, who is heralded as an elite force on the defensive line.
The Ravens need youth and depth on their defensive line, and Madubuike gets to hone his skills under the guide of names like Campbell and Brandon Williams.
The draft is about looking toward the future of the franchise, and DeCosta has once again proved masterful at being patient and making the call for the best player available at the appropriate pick — something he undoubtedly learned from the guide of his predecessor.
