The Baltimore Ravens addressed what is already a position of strength in the middle of their defense with the selection of Clemson’s star athlete linebacker Trenton Simpson in the third one.
Once projected to be a first-round pick, Trenton Simpson has all the tools to succeed at the next level. With high-level athleticism, speed, and agility behind a solid linebacker, Simpson is a high-upside prospect with a lot of room to grow. Simpson was a top contributor on defense for the Tigers in his two years as a starter putting up 47 quarterback pressures, nine sacks, 103 tackles, and gave up an average quarterback rating of 89.3 when targeted. Though he experienced a significant dip in production in his final college season, the upside was still clear.
