Za’Darius Smith Quietly Become a Really Good Pass Rusher
Ravens outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith has had the pass-rush production; he just hasn’t had the sacks to show for it.
Smith made the impact he’s been long yearning for Sunday in Cleveland when he sack/stripped Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer in the end zone. Defensive tackle Brandon Williams fell on the ball for a touchdown, giving the Ravens a 14-point lead in the third quarter.
It was just the second full sack of the year for Smith, and he now has 3.5 over the past two seasons, but it’s one that could be a launching pad for the third-year player.