As a second-round pick out of Georgia, initial expectations for Tate Ratledge centered around his ability to transfer his toughness and advanced technical ability to an already respected offensive line.
Four games into his rookie season, he’s done exactly that -- and more. With four straight starts to open the year, Ratledge has logged 135 pass protection snaps and surrendered just one sack, a testament to both his poise and polish against NFL interior rushers.
For a rookie stepping into a front that prides itself on physicality and execution, Ratledge has blended in like a veteran.