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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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WATCH: Rashod Bateman has high praise for his college roommate and Ravens right guard
The Baltimore Ravens selected offensive tackle Daniel Faalele with the No. 110 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Faalele was able to arrive in Baltimore and hit the ground running, thanks to his college roommate, Rashod Bateman, already being on the roster. Faalele weighed 400+ pounds when he arrived in Baltimore, but has slimmed down to about 365-370 pounds. On Sunday, following practice, Bateman praised his roommate and credited his success to hard work and diligence. After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. In 2024, Faalele logged the 11th most offensive snaps in the NFL with 1,107 and the most run-blocking snaps at 529, playing 99% of the snaps on the season. After a much-needed position switch and difficulty playing in space, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher had the best season of his career, earning Pro Bowl Alternate honors by the end of the regular season. The next step for Faalele is to produce efficient results and better run blocking every week. Faalele showed drastic improvements from 2023 to 2024. Faalele earned an overall grade of 49 in 2023 from PFF as an offensive tackle. In 2024, the move to guard saw an improved grade of 60.5. He also graded out above average as a pass protector with a 63.2 grade on pass-blocking downs. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Rashod Bateman praises Daniel Faalele for his hard work and dedication
USA Today
09-07-2025
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- USA Today
30 Most Important Ravens of 2025: No. 24 Daniel Faalele
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season. The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team's success this season. Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year. Next up is Daniel Faalele, a talented and gigantic offensive lineman who flourished after being moved to the offensive guard position. Background Position: OL Age: 25 Experience: 4th-year pro 2025 cap hit: $3,606,085 2024 recap After moving from offensive tackle to offensive guard, Faalele was named a Pro Bowl alternate after surrendering one sack and 30 pressures in 504 pass-blocking opportunities last season. 2025 outlook Off-season workouts with Ronnie Stanley should allow Faalele to take the next steps in his development as a full-time right guard. In 2024, Faalele logged the 11th most offensive snaps in the NFL with 1,107 and the most run-blocking snaps at 529, playing 99% of the snaps on the season. Biggest question: Can Faalele develop into a perennial Pro Bowler? After a much-needed position switch and difficulty playing in space, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher had the best season of his career, earning Pro Bowl Alternate honors by the end of the regular season. The next step for Faalele is to produce efficient results and better run blocking every week. Faalele showed drastic improvements from 2023 to 2024. Faalele earned an overall grade of 49 in 2023 from PFF as an offensive tackle. In 2024, the move to guard saw an improved grade of 60.5. He also graded out above average as a pass protector with a 63.2 grade on pass-blocking downs. 30 Most Important Ravens of 2025 We're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp. No. 30 QB Cooper Rush, No. 29 OLB Tavius Robinson, No. 28 Keaton Mitchell, No. 27 Trenton Simpson, No. 26 Mike Green, No. 25 Travis Jones
Fox News
11-05-2025
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- Fox News
Desmond Watson, dubbed 'the tush push terminator,' turning heads at Buccaneers rookie minicamp
Could this Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive lineman be the answer to stopping the Philadelphia Eagles' dreaded "tush push" play? Desmond Watson would've made NFL Draft history as the heaviest player ever to be taken at 464 pounds with a 6-foot-6 frame, but the Bucs quickly added him as one of their 15 undrafted free agent signings. He's been coined "the tush push terminator" due to his ability to stuff the line of scrimmage, and he was a sight to see at the team's rookie minicamp. Watson has already been cutting weight as he tries to make the Bucs' roster, coming in at 437 pounds for minicamp. Before the draft, Watson discussed his understanding that he would need to cut weight to realize his NFL dream. He said stopping to eat while driving has been a main reason why he gained so much weight during his time with the Florida Gators. "Stopping while driving," Watson said when asked about bad habits he's tried to shed at his pro day. "My biggest thing is keep going, get to where I need to get. There are stores and a lot of temptations. That's helped me immensely: Don't go inside the gas station. Pay at the pump. Because inside, it's snacks and all types of things like that. Don't pull over. If you're on the highway, stay on the highway until you get where you've got to go." The heaviest player in the NFL last season was Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Daniel Faalele at 6-foot-8 and 380 pounds. And while there is no official record for the heaviest player in the NFL, many agree it was former Chicago Bears tackle Aaron Gibson, who weighed 410 pounds during his career from 1999-2004. Watson said he's trying to eat better, especially when it comes to snacking. It's been peanuts and almonds recently, and his main meals have changed as well. If Watson were to make the Bucs' roster, they would have quite the formidable defensive interior, especially with his role model, Vita Vea, doing what the rookie hopes to in the NFL. At 347 pounds, Vea's athleticism is a sight to behold on game day, as he swallows up quarterbacks and running backs alike with his ability to penetrate into the backfield at nose tackle. Watson doesn't possess Vea's athleticism, but he can move for his size. He also would've set the NFL Combine bench press record if he were present, as he repped 225 pounds 36 times at Florida's pro day. And considering the tush push – NFL owners are expected to discuss a potential ban on it later this offseason – having a duo like that in the interior could be the antidote for defenses stopping the short-yardage play that teams are trying to replicate from the Eagles. Watson is also hoping to play for the team he grew up near, as he's from Plant City, which is east of Tampa. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
