The thing is, he could be used more as a pass rusher from an off-ball linebacker spot, a role he began to take on late last year with the New Orleans Saints.
In some ways, he could be compared to Haason Reddick, who began his career as an off-ball linebacker before transitioning to an edge player.
Reddick, though, was a first-round pick. Baun came in the third, the 74th player taken overall, of the 2020 draft. Also, at 6-3, Baun is a touch taller than Reddick, but about 10 to 15 pounds lighter.
“I’m not particularly sure about the plan, but I have a lot of experience doing both and I think I can do both at a high level,” he said. “I’m interested to see where the coaches utilize my skill set and decide to play me. I’m down to play wherever and do whatever.”
