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Baltimore Ravens: 2015 Defensive Line Grades

By Joe Serpico

Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; The Baltimore Ravens players prepare to line up for a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; The Baltimore Ravens players prepare to line up for a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) runs through Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) tackle attempt at M&T Bank Stadium. Kansas City defeated Baltimore 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) runs through Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) tackle attempt at M&T Bank Stadium. Kansas City defeated Baltimore 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

A. 37 Tackles / 18 Assist / 2 Sacks / 1 FF . NT. Baltimore Ravens. BRANDON WILLIAMS

Williams was hands down the best player on the Ravens defense this season. He is one of just five players on defense to start every game. He does not generate big numbers playing nose tackle in this system, but his presence is felt every game on the defensive line.

He consistently was in the opponent’s backfield and disruptive on most running plays. He is the key force that helped the Ravens finish in the top 10 in rush defense. He commands double teams at the point of attack and still has so much room to grow as a player.

Many wondered what Ozzie Newsome was thinking when he traded Ngata to the Lions for a couple draft picks. Now we understand that Ozzie knew Williams was the next big thing at nose tackle for the Ravens. He should be going to the Pro Bowl this season, but it’s only a matter of time until he’s a household name throughout the NFL.

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