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Jaylon Ferguson Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the Third Round

Underdog Dynasty | April 27, 2019

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Once again, the all-time NCAA career sacks leader is a Baltimore Raven.

Former Louisiana Tech Bulldog Jaylon Ferguson was taken with the 21st pick of the third round (85th overall). He joins former teammate Kenneth Dixon in Maryland.

The Baltimore Ravens had one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2018. They led the league in yards allowed and were second in points allowed.

However, the Ravens were tied for 26th in the league in sacks. The reigning AFC North champs have taken a big step toward filling that void.

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Jaylon Ferguson won Hawaii Bowl MVP

Ferguson won C-USA defensive player of the year in 2018 and was an all-conference selection his junior and senior years.

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