Baltimore just got a little beefier on its offensive line. Australia’s Daniel Faalele is set to become the heaviest player in the NFL after being drafted in the fourth round by the Ravens.
The offensive tackle, who Baltimore selected No. 110 overall, measured 6 feet, 8 inches tall, and weighed in at 384 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is now set to be the league’s heaviest player and will take over that spot from New England Patriots lineman Trent Brown, who is listed at 380 pounds.
Faalele says he hopes to benefit from working with Baltimore offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris.
“In the pass game just using my length and in the run game using my natural size to generate force and power, play explosive and be athletic for my size,” Faalele said. “Coach ‘D’ is an awesome coach. We had a great meeting. He just gave me that confidence. I know I’m in good hands.”
He left Australia at age 16 with a rugby and basketball background and didn’t play competitive football until 2017, the Guardian reported.
“I remember it like it was yesterday, leaving home and making that tough decision,” Faalele said. “Everything has happened for a reason, and it’s worked out for the best. … I wouldn’t change anything.”
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Faalele played three seasons at tackle for the Gophers despite sitting out the 2020 season.
Faalele will now be tasked with protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson on a Ravens squad that went 8-9 last season.
