The Baltimore Ravens have picked Kentucky outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith in the 4th round of the NFL Draft.
Smith was the 122nd overall pick in the draft and the 16th Kentucky Wildcat drafted since 2005.
Here is little more information from a Ravens press release:
When Smith came to Baltimore for a visit, Smith said McPhee was “all they talked about.” Smith watched McPhee while in college.
“I really think I can follow his footsteps and become more like him,” Smith said. “He just signed a new contract and this team right here is replacing him with a guy like Pernell McPhee. I can tell you this man, a lot of people are going to be hearing from Za’Darius Smith as a Baltimore Raven.
“I can tell you this, I’m going to follow in his footsteps. I’m going to do the best thing and be the best pass rusher and best run stopper I can.”
Smith is a massive 6-foot-6, 263 pounds. He registered 120 tackles and 10.5 sacks in his two seasons after transferring from East Mississippi Community College.
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