In most years, Baltimore Ravens second year outside linebacker Matt Judon would be receiving a lot of offseason attention. Judon’s encouraging play as a rookie prompted the Ravens to release veteran edge rusher Elvis Dumervil in March. But then, a fortuitous draft allowed the front office to add a pair of high upside pass rushers in Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams, relegating Judon to an afterthought.
Judon was a fifth round pick in the 2016 NFL draft out of Division II Grand Valley State. His official stat line as a rookie was 27 tackles, four tackles for a loss, four sacks, ten quarterback hits, two passes deflected and one fumble recovery.