{"id":141340,"date":"2023-05-08T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T19:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=141340"},"modified":"2023-05-08T15:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T19:10:17","slug":"baltimore-ravens-rookie-trenton-simpson-named-sleeper-pick-by-college-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/05\/08\/baltimore-ravens-rookie-trenton-simpson-named-sleeper-pick-by-college-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore Ravens Rookie Named \u2018Sleeper\u2019 Pick by College Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unnamed ACC coach touted Baltimore Ravens<\/a> rookie, Trenton Simpson, a sleeper pick. The inside linebacker was a confusing pick to some fans, but many pundits and commentators have praised the selection of the third-round rookie in the 2023 NFL Draft<\/a>. Accordingly, since his selection, Simpson has drawn a lot of hype in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

Via ESPN<\/a>, the unnamed ACC coach said that they were surprised that Simpson made it as far as pick 86. The coach noted that the versatile linebacker is \u201cstrong, athletic\u201d and \u201cthought he could run\u201d. They also added that Simpson \u201cseemed very instinctive\u201d.<\/p>\n

At the college level, Simpson accrued 164 tackles, 22.5 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles. His high college production was testament to his NFL-ready athleticism. He was, however, overshadowed by Clemson teammates Myles Murphy<\/a> and Bryan Bresee<\/a>. Both defensive linemen went in the first round.<\/p>\n

Coaches also sang the praises of Zay Flowers<\/a>, the Ravens\u2019 first-round selection<\/a>. One particular ACC coach said that \u201che\u2019s got great speed\u201d that meant \u201che ran by some pretty good corners in this league\u201d. The coach did, however, note that \u201che had some questionable hands at times\u201d. With rookie minicamp underway in Baltimore, Flowers will be given a chance to flash his dynamism and improve his catching with NFL coaches. He is projected to be the third receiver, behind Odell Beckham Jr.<\/a> and Rashod Bateman.<\/p>\n

Flowers and Simpson were the headliners in a solid 2023 class for the Ravens<\/a>. Nevertheless, the rest of the class consisted of solid talent, including Tavius Robinson, Kyu Blu Kelly<\/a>, Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and Andrew Vorhees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The #NFLDraft<\/a> is now over and the Baltimore #Ravens<\/a> did a solid job. Here is my review of their haul, as well as a pick-by-pick thread with draft profiles courtesy of @LastWordOnNFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ravens draft review: https:\/\/t.co\/oc1DLI5Sqd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0nfRzTnyRG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Curtis Leung (@CurtisLeung6) April 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n