Over the past few seasons, when he would occasionally watch the Detroit Lions , Tate Ratledge loved what he saw. They’d go right at their opponents, playing a smash-mouth, no-frills style a grinder like Ratledge could appreciate.

It’s why earlier this year, during the pre-draft process, he made a point to tell Dan Campbell and offensive line coach Hank Fraley he would fit well within the organization if the team decided to select him.

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