Tyler Linderbaum discusses why he fits into Ravens running scheme
While speaking at an introductory press conference for the Baltimore Ravens, rookie center Tyler Linderbaum talked about how he will fit in with the Ravens. The Ravens selected Linderbaum with the 25th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft after trading into the first round with star receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.
Tyler Linderbaum on the Ravens scheme
During his introductory press conference alongside coach John Harbaugh and fellow incoming rookie Kyle Hamilton, Linderbaum was asked about how he thinks he’ll fit in with the Ravens and their run-focused offense.
“Especially a team that likes to run the ball, you gotta be a tough, gritty team,” Linderbaum said. “Physical at the point of attack, and that’s something that I think I do a good job at. So once I get here I’m excited to get around the guys, you know they got a great group of guys here. I’m ready to get around them and just show them what I can do to help out this team and to win football games.”
Linderbaum and Hamilton were asked a follow-up question about how it felt to be competing at the NFL level compared to the highest competition in collegiate football — a question that Linderbaum tied back into his own toughness.
“You’re going against the best of the best. So every time you step out onto that field you’ve gotta bring it. That’s the kind of mentality you’ve gotta bring to it,” answered Linderbaum.
At 6-foot-2, 296-pounds, Tyler Linderbaum entered the 2022 NFL Draft after winning the Rimington Trophy at Iowa, awarded to the best center in college football, along with All-Big Ten and All-American honors. Although offensive lineman do not fill the stat sheet, his wrestling background and national recognition make him a fan favorite on the inside.
A former three-star plus recruit in the class of 2018, he was the No. 458 overall player in the nation per the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average. The Solon, Iowa, native also ranked as the No. 46 defensive lineman at the time and No. 2 player in his home state after playing at Solon High School.