Ravens Rookie ‘Fub’ Peebles Emerges as Likely Fifth Interior Lineman
Coaches praise his explosiveness in a defense intent on reinforcing its run-stopping standard.
Overview
- In Tuesday’s live drills, the sixth-rounder split the starting offensive line for a would-be sack on Lamar Jackson and later made a tackle for loss on Justice Hill.
- Across two preseason games, Pro Football Focus ranked him 13th among interior reserves and gave him a B- on 60 snaps, with a 70.6 run-defense grade.
- John Harbaugh said he is a “really good player” who will be on the field, aligning with indications he has effectively claimed the fifth spot in the rotation.
- Defensive line coach Dennis Johnson called him one of the most explosive linemen he has coached, with coaches noting he has the fastest hands on the team.
- The push comes as Baltimore doubles down on run defense after leading the league in rushing yards allowed last season but getting hurt by Buffalo’s ground game in the playoffs.