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9. Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore Ravens
Stats: 9 starts, 93.7% pass block win rate
Drafted: No.
25
Why he's here: Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Linderbaum is
"all ball," and it's true through nine weeks. Baltimore is the
league's No. 2 rushing team (168.1 yards per game), thanks in part to
Linderbaum's 76.5% run block win rate (fifth among rookies). He has played all
but two snaps this season (549 of 551). -- Legwold
Going forward: Much like Kansas City's Creed Humphrey did last year, Linderbaum has
solidified an offensive line at center. He was considered one of the most
all-around solid players in the 2022 draft class, but he's still exceeding
expectations, playing as one of the top centers in the league and potentially
receiving Pro Bowl attention. – Miller
Which rookie is rising through nine weeks?
Legwold: Abraham Lucas, OT, Seattle Seahawks (No.
72 pick). We just talked about Cross on the left side, but Lucas has put some
quality train-coming-down-the-tracks moments on the game tape on the right
side. His 92.9% pass block
win rate is tops among rookie tackles, second among all rookie offensive
linemen (Linderbaum) and in the top 50 leaguewide. He saw more than 450
pass-block snaps in his final season at Washington State, but Lucas is now also
showing a physical presence in the run game.
