Former Iowa Hawkeye center Tyler Linderbaum named to Pro Football Focus' 2022 NFL All-Rookie Team

 

Riley Donald 

January 11, 2023 9:55 am CT

Tyler Linderbaum had quite the career as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes during his tenure in black and gold. The colors have changed a bit to black and purple as a member of the Baltimore Ravens but the success has not wavered one bit.

The former Hawkeye who was taken in the first round of the NFL draft last year has made his presence felt in fortifying the Ravens in the trenches on offense. His ability to command the line and handle his own has earned him a spot on Pro Football Focus’ 2022 NFL All-Rookie Team.

Linderbaum is already nothing short of an elite run-blocking center.

 

While his 26 pressures allowed in pass protection is a bit high, what Linderbaum can do at the second level in the run game is special. The Ravens got a future Pro Bowler, if not All-Pro.

 

– Renner, Pro Football Focus

Linderbaum’s season year at Iowa in 2021 saw him named the Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year, the winner of the Rimington Trophy, and a unanimous All-American selection. His career in the NFL is already off to a similar start and appears that his upward trajectory of success is only just beginning.

The Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card matchup this Sunday evening at 7:15 p.m. CT in primetime on NBC as Linderbaum gets his first taste of the NFL postseason.