OTL: All Eyes on Madubuike After Breakout ’23

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I’m a Justin Madubuike guy. Big Justin Madubuike guy.

My first real exposure to the Ravens’ defensive tackle came the day he was drafted when I received a text from a co-worker who used to cover him in his high school days in Texas.

“You’re going to love Justin,” he said. “When he’s right, he’s like a bowling ball. Plus, he’s a really nice kid.”

Because of that, I went into training camp that year with Madubuike at the center of my mind. And he did not disappoint.

From the first day, he was a wrecker. Even without pads, his ability to find creases and explode off the ball were apparent. When the pads came on, he became even more…