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ZIBBY

Remember Tom Zbikowski? He was the Ravens second 3rd-round draft pick back in 2008, the 86th overall pick, 15 selections after Ozzie Newsome turned in the card for Miami LB Tavares Gooden. Zibby flashed as a playmaker but lacked consistency and eventually fell out of favor with the Ravens coaching staff.

The Athletic’s Dan Pompei posted an insightful piece on the eye-opening story behind the story of Zbikowski’s disappointing NFL career. Here’s an excerpt:

The Ravens chose him in the third round of the draft, making him the 86th overall pick.