Drafted
2007, Round 3, Pick 22 (86th overall, from Denver through Jacksonville)
Seasons in Baltimore
Six (2007-Present)
Key career stats
- Was the best lineman on the offensive line that helped Ray Rice lead the league yards from scrimmage during the 2011 season.
- According to Pro-Football-Reference.com, 38.9 percent of his starts have been at right tackle, while the other 61.1 percent of his starts have been at right guard
Major awards
- Super Bowl XLVII Champion
- Two-time First-Team All-Pro (2011-12, via Pro Football Focus)
- Two-time Pro Bowler (2011-12)
Analysis
Marshal Yanda possessing all the traits coaches and scouts search for in offensive linemen. He’s nasty, physical, plays through pain and plays well wherever he’s asked to.
He’s missed 13 games in his six seasons due to injuries but, if his toughness were on par with the average player, that number of missed games would likely be much higher.
Yanda is, in all likelihood, only halfway through his career. Yet, he’s been named a First-Team All-Pro twice and was the best offensive lineman on Baltimore Super Bowl XLVII Championship team.
If he can stay healthy, there’s no reason why Yanda won’t accumulate many more accolades.
