Rashod Bateman praises Daniel Faalele, crediting his college roommate with the relentless work ethic that helped Faalele shed weight and master a guard’s role in Baltimore. Faalele’s 2024 season featured a shift from tackle to guard, logging 1,107 offensive snaps and a league-leading 529 run-blocking plays, while playing 99% of the team’s snaps. The move yielded a career-best 60.5 overall PFF grade and a 63.2 pass-blocking grade, marking a clear upgrade from his 2023 tackle grade of 49 and underscoring improved efficiency in the Ravens’ interior line.

For fantasy fans, the development translates to a more stable Ravens run game and better protection metrics that can boost Ravens ball-handlers and play-action looks. Bateman’s high regard for Faalele signals not just personal rapport but tangible gains on the field, suggesting Baltimore’s offensive line is emerging as a core strength again. The next step is maintaining run-blocking consistency and continuing to convert opportunities into efficient weekly output.