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3 reasons for Justin Madubuike’s breakout season

After showing flashes of his game-wrecking potential during his first three seasons in the league, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike has put it all together and is having an outstanding breakout season in the final year of his rookie contract. He has recorded at least half a sack in a franchise record nine straight games and currently leads both the team and all interior defensive linemen with a career-high 10 in 12 games.

When asked what has been the key to the 2020 third-round pick’s ascension to stardom and explosion in production, Ravens Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line Coach Anthony Weaver highlighted a trio of major factors: tenacity, consistency, and opportunity.