Ravens secure Kentucky's second star pass rusher Za'Darius Smith
Projected as an early-round pick on most boards, Kentucky defensive end Za’Darius Smith joined teammate Bud Dupree as an NFL draft pick on Saturday after he was selected No. 122 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round.
With the 122nd overall pick, the Ravens select OLB Za'Darius Smith. Welcome to #RavensNation, @94Zsmith! pic.twitter.com/hcbYoK81xd
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 2, 2015
The Ravens basically drafted Courtney Upshaw here with Za'Darius Smith (more size), so don't need to give Upshaw a 2nd deal.
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) May 2, 2015
Smith’s a massive 6-foot-5, 275-pound inside-outside pass rusher with tremendous strength. He was an instant impact player with the Wildcats after transferring to the SEC from the JUCO ranks in 2012.
Dupree was drafted No. 22 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
