Ziegler had a good track record in drafting solid DL and LBs when he was director of scouting and player personnel with the Patriots.
2021 DT Chris Barmore (2nd rd) 8.5 sacks in 2023
2020 DE Josh Uche (2nd rd) 11.5 sacks in 2022
2019 DE Chase Winovich (3rd rd) 11 sacks ‘19-‘20
2018 ILB Ja’Whaun Bentley (5th rd) starter
2017 DE Deatrich Wise (4th rd) starter
2016 ILB Elandon Roberts (6th rd) starter
2016 ILB Kamu Gregier-Hill (6th rd) key role player
If there’s a few areas Ziegler can advise in, it’d be DL, LB, and pass rush. Seeing former Raiders GM next to his name doesn’t mean he’s a bad talent evaluator at all.