The Baltimore Ravens invested in their linebacker corps in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft by selecting Clemson product Trenton Simpson with the 86th overall pick. Simpson is something of a work in progress heading into his rookie season but should be served well by the presence of Patrick Queen and Roquan Smith as mentors.
Clemson had two defenders taken in the first round before Simpson was taken by the Ravens. Check out the linebacker’s best plays from his time in South Carolina to get more acquainted with his skillset ahead of the team’s next selection:
The newest linebacker for the Ravens, Trenton Simpson pic.twitter.com/80bBmVI2EK
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) April 29, 2023
Ravens draft pick Trenton Simpson had 12.5 sacks and 22.5 TFL over three seasons at Clemson, unreal prediction for an off-ball linebacker. pic.twitter.com/VIK5WDDgf9
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) April 29, 2023
WELCOME TO BALTIMORE TRENTON SIMPSON. pic.twitter.com/GHfxQBpIHM
— Ramey (@HoodieRamey) April 29, 2023
Trenton Simpson’s speed and ability to finish is a solid addition to the D. pic.twitter.com/2xj7yRNAa7
— Kip Smithers (@Chughes612) April 29, 2023
Awesome value for the Ravens to grab Trenton Simpson this late. Best case scenario for him. Very twitchy athlete who lowers the boom against the run and covers space well. Really good as a spy too. Can also rush the passer as a blitzer: pic.twitter.com/8P774cdY24
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
The Ravens can deploy Trenton Simpson all over the field
Mike Macdonald is going to have so much fun with his newest chess piece pic.twitter.com/lw3gdQBF66
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) April 29, 2023
