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Ravens Draft Marshall Edge Rusher Mike Green in Second Round

Baltimore selects high-upside pass rusher with 59th pick, addressing future defensive needs despite past allegations affecting his draft status.

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National team defensive lineman Mike Green of Marshall (15) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Overview

  • Mike Green, who led college football with 17 sacks in 2024, was selected 59th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
  • Green was projected as a first-round talent but fell to the second round, reportedly due to uncharged sexual assault allegations from high school and his time at Virginia.
  • The edge rusher transferred to Marshall in 2023 after being suspended at Virginia and became an All-American standout during his two seasons there.
  • Baltimore's selection reflects a strategic move to bolster pass-rush depth, with veterans Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, and David Ojabo on expiring contracts in 2025.
  • Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta emphasized Green's potential for development within the team's strong defensive system under pass rush coach Chuck Smith.