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Fightin' Irish safety goes to Ravens

Notre Dame's Tom Zbikowski, a 5-11, 211-pound safety known as much for his boxing career as football, was the second choice in the third round by the Ravens. The 86th overall pick has 4.5 speed and he can also return punts.

At the very least, this is a nod to head coach John Harbaugh's career as a special teams coach because this is an area where Zbikowski can excel. Still wondering why the Ravens haven't picked a cornerback, though.

Zbikowski was always around the ball and when he returned a punt or interception, he reminded you a lot of the Ravens' Ed Reed -- just a step slower. Zbikowski is a playmaker.

Posted by Ron Fritz at 11:06 AM | Permalink | Comments (3)

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ha, maybe they want to convert him to corner, he doesn't lack the toughness to play man and had a better 40 than Brandon Floweres

Posted by: Daniel | April 27, 2008 11:20 AM

I LOVE this guy!!! Great pick!!!

Posted by: Doc Kearns | April 27, 2008 11:31 AM

"Still wondering why the Ravens haven't picked a cornerback, though."

I was hoping that means that they have a deal with the Eagles for Lito Shepard.

There were changes to Fabian Washington's Wikipedia entry within minutes of ESPN's announcement. So, i wonder when that trade was really made.

Posted by: dave | April 27, 2008 12:31 PM

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Mike Preston has been with The Baltimore Sun since 1983. Prior to becoming a columnist in 2000, he covered the Ravens for four years. Preston will appear every Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fox Sports Radio (1370-AM) to answer any questions about the Ravens. Preston is a native of Essex and a graduate of Towson State University, where he played football.

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