had to make a tough decision when he
parted ways with veteran linebacker Daryl Smith
. Smith was one of the first moves the team made after the retirement of
Ray Lewis, and he notched over 100 tackles in all three seasons in purple and black.
Scooby Wrightis a similar player in that he is a presence against the run. He has a relentless motor and can get to the passer from the interior. His 2014 season is arguably the best in the history of college football by a linebacker when he tallied 163 tackles, 29 for a loss, with also 14 sacks and six forced fumbles.
The knock on Wright is that he is not particularly great in pass coverage, but the Ravens rarely asked Smith to play in coverage. He also had a down 2015 season, but that was largely due to injuries.
Dean Pees needs another man in the middle as the current makeup of this team hasC.J. Mosleystarting next to 2013 second-round pickArthur Brownor undrafted players inAlbert McClellanandZach Orr. The Ravens would hope that Wright puts up the same numbers of the 2014 season and give them a great duo at inside linebacker for years to come.
Next: Fourth Round: No. 127
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