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Michael Pierce earns spot on Mel Kiper Jr.'s midseason all-rookie team

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce has come a long way to make Mel Kiper Jr.'s midseason all-rookie team.

When training camp opened three months ago, some didn't think Pierce was going to make the Ravens' 53-man roster. Now, the undrafted rookie out of Samford finds himself on the all-rookie defensive line that includes two high first-round picks (Joey Bosa and DeForest Buckner) and a second-rounder (Jarran Reed).

A valuable backup for Baltimore, Pierce teams up with Brandon Williams to form a run-stopping wall inside and delivers a push up the middle in passing situations.