The Ravens selected outside linebacker Odafe Oweh in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. While he’s had impressive moments in a Baltimore uniform over his first three seasons, he hasn’t had a true breakout yet, which many people are hoping will come in Year 4.
Oweh is one key to the Ravens’ defense reaching its full potential this year. Baltimore outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy was asked about Oweh’s progression to this point and called the fourth-year pass rusher a “specimen.”
“He’s impressive, man. He’s a specimen. [I’ve] really enjoyed working with him, building that relationship. I try to keep him next to me all the time and make sure he’s always pressing and doing the right thing. I expect high, high … I expect more from him than myself. I really expect him to bounce off the charts this year. He showed a lot of signs last year, but I think [with] him gaining confidence, understanding who he is – he’s still maturing. I just asked him how the hell old was he today, and he said ’25.’ It’s amazing to see how mature he’s gotten already. I’m excited to see his future, and I’ll be his cheerleader, that’s for sure. I’m sorry I’m saying this again, but I’m really excited to see how high of a ceiling he can get to.”
Oweh has 13 sacks in his three-year NFL career. The Ravens lost fellow outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney to the Carolina Panthers in NFL free agency, making Oweh’s hopeful breakout even more important.