Ravens take injured Ojabo with 45th pick in NFL draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected Michigan pass-rusher David Ojabo in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 45 overall.
He was projected to go in the first round until he tore his Achilles during his pro day. Ojabo had 11 sacks at Michigan last season while playing across the line of scrimmage from Aidan Hutchinson, who went second overall to the Detroit Lions.
Ojabo gives Baltimore another young edge rusher with upside. Odafe Oweh, the team's first-round selection last year, had five sacks as a rookie.
The Ravens used two of their top three draft picks on defenders, selecting safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 14 before choosing center Tyler Linderbaum at No. 25.
Scouting profile: David Ojabo
| School | Height | Weight | 40 time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6'4 | 250 | 4.55 |
Ojabo's stock was soaring until he tore his Achilles at his pro day. The injury complicates Ojabo's evaluation, as the basis of his game comes from his incredible explosiveness and athleticism off the snap. However, if he can come back at near the same level he displayed during his final year at Michigan - watch out. Ojabo showcased superb levels of play opposite Hutchinson last season. His get-off speed - combined with his flexibility - was a sight to behold as he constantly dipped under tackles for sacks. While he did struggle to set the edge against the run, Ojabo is still incredibly raw, with 2021 being his first real starting opportunity. It'll be a long way back from his Achilles injury, but the team that snags him up on draft day could have itself a serious playmaker.