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USA Today
6 hours ago
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- USA Today
Ravens fans aren't talking about Eric DeCosta's fourth-round steal enough
Ravens fans aren't talking about Eric DeCosta's fourth-round steal enough Ravens fourth-rounder Teddye Buchanan might be the best acquisition that no one mentions. The NFL Draft is called an 'inexact science', and, in some ways, it is. Certain aspects of it make sense, though. When the Baltimore Ravens take guys in Round 1 and Round 2, those prospects are often expected to contribute immediately. Those late-round draftees, guys taken in Round 6 and Round 7. Those guys can sometimes be the equivalent of a crap shoot. They're the guys organizations typically gamble on. If they work out, think of it like the franchise hit the lottery. It's the same case for undrafted rookies. Mid-rounders are where the meat of the roster is found. General managers must choose wisely, but if they're right, they can really find some hidden gems. One such gem is a 2024 First-team All-ACC nod. Eric DeCosta and his staff found him in one of the most unlikely places. The Ravens' flock isn't discussing rookie Teddye Buchanan as often as they should be Typically, when the college football season begins and we build and rebuild our draft boards, the UC Davis Aggies aren't who we're looking for to find elite talent. We often find better players at California doing work for the Golden Bears. Still, it's less usual that we see them there than it would be if we raided Georgia or Alabama. Now and then, you find a diamond in the rough, however. Teddye Buchanan is precisely that. He stands at six feet two. He tips the scales at 233 pounds. He's athletic and provides some upside. Part of the reason for that is his ability to cover and add early value on special teams. Buchanan is making a name for himself at OTAs. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr likes him. Baltimore's defensive coordinator spoke with the media recently. He's been complimentary about his rookie. Time may be running out for Trenton Simpson. If he doesn't shine, Buchanan could sneak in and land a bigger role on Orr's defense. 'Teddye plays like a Raven... He flies around, he seeks contact, he can play in space, and he's a smart player…I'm excited about Teddye.' Stay tuned. This is someone whose name you should circle now. Keep an eye on him at minicamp, training camp, and during Baltimore's three preseason games.
USA Today
24-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans had Pro Day visit with Cal LB Teddye Buchanan
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans had Pro Day visit with Cal LB Teddye Buchanan Team representatives and scouts meet with many players leading up to the 2025 NFL draft. These meetings can be formal or informal and can take place at All-Star games, the NFL Scouting Combine, during a Pro Day, or a top-30 visit. Like every NFL franchise, the Tennessee Titans are gathering information on a lot of prospects that could make their way to the draft board. Zach Lyons reports that the Titans' scouts met with Cal linebacker Teddye Buchanan at his Pro Day. Buchanan is a Day 3 prospect and may not be a household name, but does hold value for the team that selects him. A stout run defender, he is more cerebral than athletic and consistently wins with his intelligence. He does lack the athleticism to be a full-time starter in the NFL and could be a liability in man-to-man pass coverage, but he has the instincts and enough speed to read and react in zone. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling prospect who could step in on Day 1 and be a core special teamer and work his way up into a depth role on defense. The Titans are revamping their inside linebacker group and building it around free-agent acquisition Cody Barton. With three young inside linebackers already in the room, Tennessee could be looking to add depth and special teams value in the later rounds, and Buchanan fits that mold.
