Because the offseason rolls alongside, PFF’s Gordon McGuinness continues to launch his high 32 participant rankings for every place going into the 2023 season. Baltimore Ravens heart Tyler Linderbaum got here in at No. 5 on the highest 32 facilities listing following his spectacular rookie marketing campaign.

“As a rookie, Linderbaum ranked fourth on the place with an 84.2 PFF run blocking grade, and Todd Monken’s arrival as offensive coordinator might result in extra zone runs, which match his ability set,” McGuinness wrote. “His 53.5 PFF pass-blocking grade was the sixth-worst on the place, however a number of this got here from rookie struggles towards stunts, one thing that it might be honest to count on a big enchancment from in 12 months 2.”

The primary-round select of Iowa had his ups and downs, as virtually any rookie does, however his elite athleticism lived as much as the hype in 12 months 1. It’s true that Linderbaum struggled extra in cross safety, however that was at all times anticipated along with his smaller construct coming into the NFL. An offseason in an NFL program ought to assist the undersized lineman beef up whereas sustaining the pace and agility which made him a first-round prospect.

The Ravens opted to let heart Bradley Bozeman stroll in free company after performing admirably in his first season again to his pure school place after taking part in guard for his first three years within the NFL, and the choice has seemingly paid off. Baltimore seems to have lastly stopped their multi-year carousel of gamers within the heart of the offensive line now with Linderbaum.