Patrick Queen


Patrick Queen is an American football middle linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football at LSU and was drafted 28th overall by the Ravens in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school

Queen grew up in Ventress, Louisiana and attended Livonia High School, where he played both linebacker and running back. 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.

College career

Queen made six tackles in 12 games played as a true freshman. He finished his sophomore season with 40 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and a sack. Queen entered his junior year on the watchlist for the Butkus Award. Queen finished the regular season with 69 tackles, 2.5 sacks, three pass deflections, two breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery. 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. Following the end of the season Queen announced that he would forgo his senior season to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Queen was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He is the first LSU player the Ravens have ever drafted.