Defensive end:
1st | 2nd |
Calais Campbell | Patrick Ricard Jihad Ward |
Much like defensive tackle was, this is an odd position for the Ravens’ 3-4 defense. Typically, defensive end has been more of an edge-setting position for Baltimore with players asked to play the run first and then go after the quarterback. That might change a little bit with the influx of new talent this offseason.
Campbell is a stout run defender but he’s a better pass rusher. That makes him the odd-man-out on this portion of the depth chart, as both Ricard and Ward fit the typical role of the position as run defenders first with pass-rush upside secondary. Still, this is the best spot for him on the Ravens’ defensive line and creates the best starting unit when combined with Wolfe at defensive tackle and Williams at nose tackle.