July 3, 2024

Regrettably, the Baltimore Ravens defense was regarded as among the finest in the NFL during the 2023 campaign, which also happens to be the season when some of their star defenders become free agents. DT Justin Madubuike, who had a spectacular year in his contract year, is one of the breakout players.

Madubuike is expected to be among the market’s most sought-after free agents. Based on cap space and team needs, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine created a mock free agency draft in which he predicted the Houston Texans would be the team to steal the standout DT.

Signing Justin Madubuike in this round would give [DeMeco] Ryans his Armstead in Houston, according to Ballentine’s writing. Although the 6’3′′, 305-pound defender isn’t exactly like Armstead, he can apply pressure on the inside just as well.

“The Texans’ 2023 draft class has transformed them from an also-ran that was changing head coaches every year to a really scary rising team with DeMeco Ryans at the helm,” Ballentine explained.

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Ballentine estimates that the DT will sign a “4-year, $81 million” contract. Given that Madubuike is just 26 years old and has just entered his prime, it would seem sense to sign him to a contract worth $81 million.

For the first time in his career, the DT was selected to both the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro Second Team. With 13.0 sacks, 56 total tackles, and 33 quarterback hits, Madubuike set career highs.

The Texans’ Defense Would Change Under Justin Madubuike
This season, Madubuike demonstrated his ability to be a disruptive force on the defensive end and proved why he is a game changer at his position.

“The Texans have a young, talented core,” Ballentine noted. With C.J. Stroud leading the team, they qualified for the playoffs this season, but Ryan also made significant improvements to the defense.

The Texans’ defense is ranked 14th in yards allowed and 11th in points allowed by Pro Football Reference. A player like Madubuike might elevate them to the top ten defensive units.

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