Patrick Queen
Patrick Queen (born August 13, 1999) is an American football middle linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted 28th overall by the Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Queen at LSU in 2019 | |||
No. 48 – Baltimore Ravens | |||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Ventress, Louisiana | August 13, 1999||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Livonia High School | ||
College: | LSU | ||
NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Early life and high school
Queen grew up in Ventress, Louisiana and attended Livonia High School, where he played both linebacker and running back.[1] As a senior, he rushed for 1,487 yards and 19 touchdowns on offense and had 66 tackles, seven tackles for losses, and six passes broken up on defense.[2]
College career
Queen made six tackles in 12 games played as a true freshman.[3] He finished his sophomore season with 40 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and a sack.[4] Queen entered his junior year on the watchlist for the Butkus Award.[5] Queen finished the regular season with 69 tackles (eight for a loss), 2.5 sacks, three pass deflections, two breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery.[6] Queen was named the Defensive MVP of the 2020 National Championship Game after making eight tackles with 2.5 for a loss and a combined sack against Clemson.[7] Following the end of the season Queen announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.[8]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 0 1⁄4 in (1.84 m) |
229 lb (104 kg) |
31 5⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.50 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) |
18 reps | |||||
All values from NFL Combine[9] |
Queen was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[10] He is the first LSU player the Ravens have ever drafted.[11]
References
- Kubena, Brooks (September 20, 2019). "Patrick Queen is the 'miracle baby' dedicated to LSU from birth; 'One of our best players'". The Advocate. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Doucet, Jacques (January 13, 2020). "EYE ON THE TITLE: Patrick Queen, parents, and coaches reflect on LSU LB's legendary career at Livonia High School". WAFB. Gray Television. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Rabalais, Scott (October 23, 2018). "LSU's Patrick Queen tops rotation in Devin White's place; Garrett Brumfield works out; other practice notes". The Advocate. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Miller, Brody (November 14, 2019). "'I've never met anybody who wants it more than he does': Appreciating the patience of Patrick Queen". The Athletic. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Auzenne, Josh (July 22, 2019). "LSU leads nation with 4 linebackers named to Butkus Award Watch List". WAFB. Gray Television. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Helmer, Joey (December 26, 2019). "LSU's Queen: OU O-line, backs not great, "going to dominate"". 247Sports.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- Just, Amie (January 13, 2020). "Patrick Queen-led defense helps LSU fend off Clemson". The Advocate. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Embody, Billy (January 15, 2020). "Patrick Queen declares for 2020 NFL Draft". 247Sports.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- "Patrick Queen Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- Karpovich, Todd (April 23, 2020). "Ravens Take Patrick Queen In First Round of NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- Shaffer, Jonas. "Ravens select LSU linebacker Patrick Queen in first round of NFL draft: 'It was kind of a no-brainer for us'". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.