STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
i really dont see us going after many free agents with the extensions they have to give out over the next year
I read reports that we're gonna target Corey Davis but i havent seen us linked to any other free agents
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I read reports that we're gonna target Corey Davis but i havent seen us linked to any other free agents
I've seen the same. I think they'll target the 2nd tier WRs/FA if any. That means no ARob, Jones, Watt, Von Miller..etc. I don't think they're gonna make any splash FA signings. They may go after the FA Center for the Saints, but not Alex Mack.
The defense needs to be rebuilt through the draft. Though I would like to see Von Miller and a rookie rushing he passer for this team next year, I don't think it'll happen. BWill and Campbell's salary will go to Lamar and Andrews.
They're gonna have to draft and develop the talent they have because they won't have any money to sign any tier 1 FA.
STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
Man, the Ravens have been going HAM on SM lately.
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As more and more players speak out its proves what we all been
Man, the Ravens have been going HAM on SM lately.
it’s about time someone is calling this bias ass media out when it comes to the ravens
STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
this nikka said he leaking strip club photos 
Mock Draft 4.0
My first round pick remains unchanged. I added some depth and developmental guys in the later rounds.
No. 27 Joseph Ossai DE/OLB (Texas) previously covered in 2.0/3.0
No. 58 Trey Smith OG (Tennessee)
He's an excellent guard prospect. He's got tremendous size, power and get off. Mauls defenders at the point of attack and has achieved All American recognition. However, he had a medical issue arise in 2018 and he missed almost half the season due to blood clots in his lungs. He got cleared to play in 2019 and returned to his dominant form which he carried over into his final season (2020). I'd like to see how nimble he is and see if he can generate that same straight line power if he's pulled or ask to be a lead blocker. If he can't, he won't fit the Ravens scheme well at all, but if he can, he might be the best guard they've drafted Osemele. IMO, Osemele was better than Yanda coming out the draft and he most likely would've gotten HOF mentions or even more recognition than Yanda if the Ravens had paid him instead or found a way to keep them both.
No. 104 Elijah Moore WR (Ole Miss)
Elijah Moore has aligned outside and in the slot. He is a dynamic athlete with excellent agility and quickness. In the passing game, he is still a little raw as a route-runner but is a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. He demonstrates the toughness to catch the ball in traffic. He won't give you much as a stalk blocker in the run game. He is always a big-play threat due to his excellent run after catch potential.
Ideal Role: Bottom of the roster slot receiver and kick returner.
Scheme Fit: Any offensive system.
No. 131 Shaun Wade S/CB (Ohio State)
I don't know what's up with Tayvon and Iman Marshall and the Ravens have no depth at S, so I decided to draft a guy that could do both. Not to mention, Ohio St. has produced arguably the most impactful DBs in the most recent drafts from Okudah (Lions), Blackmon (Indy) to Ward (Browns) they've been producing some solid DBs.
Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade will be a hotly contested prospect after seeing his fair share of successes and failures with the Buckeyes program. Wade burst onto the scene as a dynamic freshman and starred in a nickel corner role for a Buckeyes secondary that was loaded with talent throughout the course of his first two seasons in Columbus. But Wade’s junior season saw a transition to the perimeter and a fair share of struggles with life on the outside, calling into question whether or not Wade can play on the boundary and whether or not he’s destined for a role as a nickel or safety. Based on Wade’s 2020 play, a transition to strong safety feels like a safe bet to maximize his athletic skills, length, and hitting power without tasking him to cover too much ground or play on an island in coverage. Wade’s ceiling really shines when he’s able to be protected vertically, so even if he went into the pros as a cornerback, he’d be best suited to play in a two-deep variation. In all, Wade has plenty of potential; but after three seasons in Columbus, he feels no closer to reaching it and a position change may be his best ticket to getting there.
Ideal Role: Base defense strong safety—big nickel coverage option.
Scheme Fit: Wade has the length and athleticism to play man and trigger skills and size to play in zone. He projects favorably to multiple schemes, but defenses that utilize three safeties often feels like the best fit.
No. 169 Tre McKitty TE (Georgia)
Tre is my sleeper pick. I think he is under valued and has a lot of game breaking potential. If the Ravens get him, I think they can develop him into a potent threat. He should compliment Andrews nicely in passing situations.
Tre’ McKitty aligned as the “move tight end” for the Bulldogs offense. He has good athleticism, as evidenced by his good body control and agility. In the run game, he is willing to stick his face in the trenches and block. He will not be a vertical mover, nor will he create a new line of scrimmage, but he has adequate blocking ability. He is dynamic as a pass-catcher due to his outstanding run after catch ability. He had a knee scope just before the start of the season and it is unknown how healthy he was playing in 2020.
Ideal Role: No. 2 tight end with starting potential.
Scheme Fit: Any passing offense.
No. 184 LaBryan Ray NT (Alabama)
Massive NT that can do the exact same thing BWill is doing for the Ravens at a much cheaper price in the mean time. I think he'll fill in nicely if the Ravens decide to move on from BWill this year. If they pair him with BWill in a 4-3 look to help free Queen/Harrison, no one will run on the Ravens. Like most NTs, he's not giving you anything as a pass rusher, so don't look for any sacks in his stat line.
Pros (+): Ray is a thickly layered defensive line prospect that possesses lots of body armor. While he won’t impress with his ball get off or acceleration off of the line of scrimmage, he displays a tremendous amount of leverage as hand fights at the point of attack when necessary. His value comes strictly as a run defender, but he’s a defender than can play in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes in multiple spots. His impact won’t always show up in the stat sheet, but his presence is felt heavily when his side is attacked. Fight, tooth, and claw type of defender that will fight through the echo of the whistle in order to maintain his gap. Ray will provide plenty of gap discipline against the run and maintain where he’s designed to be.
Cons (–): Predominantly a two down threat that won’t give defenses much of anything on third down or obvious passing situations. Out of the starting blocks, he’s a bit delayed as he nearly has to stand up prior to progressing forward with his pass rush attempts. Hardly ever any moves are incorporated as a pass rusher and he defers to being a bull rusher.
No. 211 Marlon Williams WR (UCF)
Previously covered in Mock Draft 3.0.
My first round pick remains unchanged. I added some depth and developmental guys in the later rounds.
No. 27 Joseph Ossai DE/OLB (Texas) previously covered in 2.0/3.0
No. 58 Trey Smith OG (Tennessee)
He's an excellent guard prospect. He's got tremendous size, power and get off. Mauls defenders at the point of attack and has achieved All American recognition. However, he had a medical issue arise in 2018 and he missed almost half the season due to blood clots in his lungs. He got cleared to play in 2019 and returned to his dominant form which he carried over into his final season (2020). I'd like to see how nimble he is and see if he can generate that same straight line power if he's pulled or ask to be a lead blocker. If he can't, he won't fit the Ravens scheme well at all, but if he can, he might be the best guard they've drafted Osemele. IMO, Osemele was better than Yanda coming out the draft and he most likely would've gotten HOF mentions or even more recognition than Yanda if the Ravens had paid him instead or found a way to keep them both.
No. 104 Elijah Moore WR (Ole Miss)
Elijah Moore has aligned outside and in the slot. He is a dynamic athlete with excellent agility and quickness. In the passing game, he is still a little raw as a route-runner but is a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. He demonstrates the toughness to catch the ball in traffic. He won't give you much as a stalk blocker in the run game. He is always a big-play threat due to his excellent run after catch potential.
Ideal Role: Bottom of the roster slot receiver and kick returner.
Scheme Fit: Any offensive system.
No. 131 Shaun Wade S/CB (Ohio State)
I don't know what's up with Tayvon and Iman Marshall and the Ravens have no depth at S, so I decided to draft a guy that could do both. Not to mention, Ohio St. has produced arguably the most impactful DBs in the most recent drafts from Okudah (Lions), Blackmon (Indy) to Ward (Browns) they've been producing some solid DBs.
Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade will be a hotly contested prospect after seeing his fair share of successes and failures with the Buckeyes program. Wade burst onto the scene as a dynamic freshman and starred in a nickel corner role for a Buckeyes secondary that was loaded with talent throughout the course of his first two seasons in Columbus. But Wade’s junior season saw a transition to the perimeter and a fair share of struggles with life on the outside, calling into question whether or not Wade can play on the boundary and whether or not he’s destined for a role as a nickel or safety. Based on Wade’s 2020 play, a transition to strong safety feels like a safe bet to maximize his athletic skills, length, and hitting power without tasking him to cover too much ground or play on an island in coverage. Wade’s ceiling really shines when he’s able to be protected vertically, so even if he went into the pros as a cornerback, he’d be best suited to play in a two-deep variation. In all, Wade has plenty of potential; but after three seasons in Columbus, he feels no closer to reaching it and a position change may be his best ticket to getting there.
Ideal Role: Base defense strong safety—big nickel coverage option.
Scheme Fit: Wade has the length and athleticism to play man and trigger skills and size to play in zone. He projects favorably to multiple schemes, but defenses that utilize three safeties often feels like the best fit.
No. 169 Tre McKitty TE (Georgia)
Tre is my sleeper pick. I think he is under valued and has a lot of game breaking potential. If the Ravens get him, I think they can develop him into a potent threat. He should compliment Andrews nicely in passing situations.
Tre’ McKitty aligned as the “move tight end” for the Bulldogs offense. He has good athleticism, as evidenced by his good body control and agility. In the run game, he is willing to stick his face in the trenches and block. He will not be a vertical mover, nor will he create a new line of scrimmage, but he has adequate blocking ability. He is dynamic as a pass-catcher due to his outstanding run after catch ability. He had a knee scope just before the start of the season and it is unknown how healthy he was playing in 2020.
Ideal Role: No. 2 tight end with starting potential.
Scheme Fit: Any passing offense.
No. 184 LaBryan Ray NT (Alabama)
Massive NT that can do the exact same thing BWill is doing for the Ravens at a much cheaper price in the mean time. I think he'll fill in nicely if the Ravens decide to move on from BWill this year. If they pair him with BWill in a 4-3 look to help free Queen/Harrison, no one will run on the Ravens. Like most NTs, he's not giving you anything as a pass rusher, so don't look for any sacks in his stat line.
Pros (+): Ray is a thickly layered defensive line prospect that possesses lots of body armor. While he won’t impress with his ball get off or acceleration off of the line of scrimmage, he displays a tremendous amount of leverage as hand fights at the point of attack when necessary. His value comes strictly as a run defender, but he’s a defender than can play in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes in multiple spots. His impact won’t always show up in the stat sheet, but his presence is felt heavily when his side is attacked. Fight, tooth, and claw type of defender that will fight through the echo of the whistle in order to maintain his gap. Ray will provide plenty of gap discipline against the run and maintain where he’s designed to be.
Cons (–): Predominantly a two down threat that won’t give defenses much of anything on third down or obvious passing situations. Out of the starting blocks, he’s a bit delayed as he nearly has to stand up prior to progressing forward with his pass rush attempts. Hardly ever any moves are incorporated as a pass rusher and he defers to being a bull rusher.
No. 211 Marlon Williams WR (UCF)
Previously covered in Mock Draft 3.0.
Mock Draft 5.0.
I did some trading in this Mock Draft and probably gave the Ravens one of the better drafts I've done.
TRADED No. 32 Wyatt Davis OG (Ohio State)
Wyatt Davis projects well as a starting right guard at the NFL level and it should not take him very long to work himself into that role. Davis should be expected to claim a starting role during his rookie season in the NFL — thanks in large part to impressive NFL bloodlines and the mauling presence up front that will help create ample space in the run game. Davis is at his best on inside zone where his blend of lateral mobility and functional power can combine to push and uproot defenders at the point of attack to create gaping lanes for his ball carriers. Davis is a multi-year starter with the Buckeyes and although his play peaked in 2019, there's a clear and obvious ceiling with Davis' game that would make him a game changing presence up front along an NFL offensive line. Teams who implement more frequent outside zone concepts will need to provide some added focus to securing and sustaining blocks after first contact if they hope to unlock the best of what Davis has to offer — but a large part of his appeal is that he's got the physical tools to execute any kinds of concepts at a high level. Teams who love maulers are going to find him hard to ignore.
Ideal Role: Starting Right Guard (Plug & Play)
Scheme Fit: Scheme diverse but trends best in an inside zone heavy rush attack
No. 58 Jaelan Phillips DE/OLB (Miami)
He's usually taken in the first round, but when I saw him here, I couldn't pass him up. This also addresses a desperate need for the Ravens.
A consensus 5-star recruit, Miami EDGE Jaelan Phillips played his first two seasons at UCLA before transferring to Miami where everything came together in 2020. Phillips was flashy at UCLA but played a modest amount of snaps across 11 games in two seasons. Ankle, wrist, and concussion issues limited his time on the field for UCLA before his move to Miami. Phillips’ performance in 2020 was exactly what the Bruins thought they were getting in the former prized recruit. A balanced defender, Phillips is a playmaker against the run and pass, where his exciting blend of size, length, power, technique, and athleticism make him a challenge for offenses to neutralize. Phillips is a versatile player that has experience playing with his hand in the dirt on the edge, rushing from interior alignments, and playing in space in a standup role—which makes him a fit for all teams in the NFL. The areas of concern for Phillips entering the NFL are playing with better pad level, developing consistency with his hand technique, and becoming more consistent reducing his surface area while establishing a half-man relationship with his opponents as a pass rusher. Phillips has all the makings of an impact defender at the next level, although a large sample size of high-level production in college would have been preferred.
Ideal Role: Starting 4-3 DE/3-4 OLB.
Scheme Fit: Phillips is scheme-versatile with equal appeal to even and odd front teams.
TRADED No. 64 Brevin Jordan TE (Miami)
Miami tight end Brevin Jordan is a dynamic weapon that grew incrementally each season in college and 2020 revealed a player that is much more prepared to claim a meaningful role in the NFL. The Canes used Jordan all over the formation including in-line, from the slot, and out of the backfield as both a receiver and blocker and he should do the same at the next level. As a receiver, Jordan brings an exciting blend of size, athleticism, and ball skills that make him dangerous at all levels of the field. He’s a monster after the catch and challenging the seam. While his route tree expanded in 2020, there is still room to grow in terms of timing and technique as a route-runner. Jordan is a highly competitive blocker that is mostly effective, but adding more functional strength and technique to help him stay square to blocks will be important to contribute positively as a blocker in the NFL. Jordan projects as an F tight end in the NFL that has a chance to be a dangerous weapon if used correctly.
Ideal Role: Starting tight end that is used in a variety of alignments as a receiver and blocker that receives targets at all levels of the field.
Scheme Fit: F tight end.
No. 104 D'Wayne Eskridge WR (Western Michigan)
previously covered in 1.0
No. 169 Kary Vincent Jr. CB LSU
LSU defensive back Kary Vincent Jr. was a mainstay in the Tigers’ secondary in 2018 and 2019 where he was provided chances to play slot cornerback and safety. While he’s undersized and lacks length, Vincent Jr. is an explosive athlete. He has exceptional quickness, fluidity, and long speed, which are major assets to him in coverage. In addition, Vincent Jr. has very good ball skills and he loves to bait throws. With that said, he lacks a natural feel in coverage. His route-anticipation skills are lacking and he plays far too loose in coverage despite having the physical gifts to be sticky. He doesn’t feel route stems and respond timely enough, which is problematic in both man and zone coverage. His size restrictions present challenges as a tackler and there are times he lacks enthusiasm when it’s time to be physical. If Vincent Jr. can develop his processing skills and technique, he can be a valuable asset in an NFL secondary, but there are some bad habits he must get rid of to reach his ceiling.
Ideal Role: Developmental slot cornerback that may need to transition to free safety.
Scheme Fit: Man Coverage.
No. 184 Aashari Crosswell S (Arizona State)
PROS: He has versatility in the passing game, which is coveted in today's NFL. You can align him in coverage in the slot, thereby allowing you to keep an extra man in the box. He has some Terrell Burgess to him, in regard to movement skills which allow him to be sufficient in coverage. His best attribute may be his ball skills. He does a good job of making QBs pay for misfires or inaccurate balls. His ability in the passing game, particularly dime package situations, is where his skills are maximized.
CONS: He has some stiffness in his hips, which is a cause for concern as an open field tackler on the back end. This is why he's probably better in coverage in sub packages. His angles are really inconsistent. He can get a little handsy in coverage at the top of the route. He is a straight legged player who needs to play with better knee bend. He is more of a drag down tackler and I have reservations about him in this regard. Overall, he has redeeming qualities in the passing game and ball skills.
No. 211 Joshua Kaindoh DE/OLB (Florida State)
He's the exact type of project guy the Ravens have turned into Pro Bowlers. Would be excellent by the time his contract is up
PROS: Toolbox is loaded with physical traits. Has a tremendous frame with long arms and a thick lower half. Has sufficient functional strength to hold up as a run defender and convert speed to power. Profiles well as a compression style end that takes advantage of his heavy hands, long arms and strength. Eats up considerable ground with his stride length up the arc when attacking the near hip. Has experience operating from a two point stance and dropping into coverage. Has a chance to put it all together and excel in Adam Fuller’s 4-3 scheme as a defensive end where he profiles best to the next level.
CONS: Suffered a season-ending lower leg injury in Week Three of the 2019 season. Becomes too committed with the dip and rip when he lacks the natural flexibility to truly bend the outside hip of offensive tackles and embracing more of a power style rush would be to his benefit. Counters are lacking as a pass rusher and he hasn’t illustrated the ability to string together moves. Rushes tend to get too far up the field and overly loopy. Plays too tall as both a pass rusher and run defender, conceding leverage and allowing blockers to work into his frame.
TRADED No. 212 LaBryan Ray DT (Alabama)
previously covered in mock draft 4.0.
I did some trading in this Mock Draft and probably gave the Ravens one of the better drafts I've done.
TRADED No. 32 Wyatt Davis OG (Ohio State)
Wyatt Davis projects well as a starting right guard at the NFL level and it should not take him very long to work himself into that role. Davis should be expected to claim a starting role during his rookie season in the NFL — thanks in large part to impressive NFL bloodlines and the mauling presence up front that will help create ample space in the run game. Davis is at his best on inside zone where his blend of lateral mobility and functional power can combine to push and uproot defenders at the point of attack to create gaping lanes for his ball carriers. Davis is a multi-year starter with the Buckeyes and although his play peaked in 2019, there's a clear and obvious ceiling with Davis' game that would make him a game changing presence up front along an NFL offensive line. Teams who implement more frequent outside zone concepts will need to provide some added focus to securing and sustaining blocks after first contact if they hope to unlock the best of what Davis has to offer — but a large part of his appeal is that he's got the physical tools to execute any kinds of concepts at a high level. Teams who love maulers are going to find him hard to ignore.
Ideal Role: Starting Right Guard (Plug & Play)
Scheme Fit: Scheme diverse but trends best in an inside zone heavy rush attack
No. 58 Jaelan Phillips DE/OLB (Miami)
He's usually taken in the first round, but when I saw him here, I couldn't pass him up. This also addresses a desperate need for the Ravens.
A consensus 5-star recruit, Miami EDGE Jaelan Phillips played his first two seasons at UCLA before transferring to Miami where everything came together in 2020. Phillips was flashy at UCLA but played a modest amount of snaps across 11 games in two seasons. Ankle, wrist, and concussion issues limited his time on the field for UCLA before his move to Miami. Phillips’ performance in 2020 was exactly what the Bruins thought they were getting in the former prized recruit. A balanced defender, Phillips is a playmaker against the run and pass, where his exciting blend of size, length, power, technique, and athleticism make him a challenge for offenses to neutralize. Phillips is a versatile player that has experience playing with his hand in the dirt on the edge, rushing from interior alignments, and playing in space in a standup role—which makes him a fit for all teams in the NFL. The areas of concern for Phillips entering the NFL are playing with better pad level, developing consistency with his hand technique, and becoming more consistent reducing his surface area while establishing a half-man relationship with his opponents as a pass rusher. Phillips has all the makings of an impact defender at the next level, although a large sample size of high-level production in college would have been preferred.
Ideal Role: Starting 4-3 DE/3-4 OLB.
Scheme Fit: Phillips is scheme-versatile with equal appeal to even and odd front teams.
TRADED No. 64 Brevin Jordan TE (Miami)
Miami tight end Brevin Jordan is a dynamic weapon that grew incrementally each season in college and 2020 revealed a player that is much more prepared to claim a meaningful role in the NFL. The Canes used Jordan all over the formation including in-line, from the slot, and out of the backfield as both a receiver and blocker and he should do the same at the next level. As a receiver, Jordan brings an exciting blend of size, athleticism, and ball skills that make him dangerous at all levels of the field. He’s a monster after the catch and challenging the seam. While his route tree expanded in 2020, there is still room to grow in terms of timing and technique as a route-runner. Jordan is a highly competitive blocker that is mostly effective, but adding more functional strength and technique to help him stay square to blocks will be important to contribute positively as a blocker in the NFL. Jordan projects as an F tight end in the NFL that has a chance to be a dangerous weapon if used correctly.
Ideal Role: Starting tight end that is used in a variety of alignments as a receiver and blocker that receives targets at all levels of the field.
Scheme Fit: F tight end.
No. 104 D'Wayne Eskridge WR (Western Michigan)
previously covered in 1.0
No. 169 Kary Vincent Jr. CB LSU
LSU defensive back Kary Vincent Jr. was a mainstay in the Tigers’ secondary in 2018 and 2019 where he was provided chances to play slot cornerback and safety. While he’s undersized and lacks length, Vincent Jr. is an explosive athlete. He has exceptional quickness, fluidity, and long speed, which are major assets to him in coverage. In addition, Vincent Jr. has very good ball skills and he loves to bait throws. With that said, he lacks a natural feel in coverage. His route-anticipation skills are lacking and he plays far too loose in coverage despite having the physical gifts to be sticky. He doesn’t feel route stems and respond timely enough, which is problematic in both man and zone coverage. His size restrictions present challenges as a tackler and there are times he lacks enthusiasm when it’s time to be physical. If Vincent Jr. can develop his processing skills and technique, he can be a valuable asset in an NFL secondary, but there are some bad habits he must get rid of to reach his ceiling.
Ideal Role: Developmental slot cornerback that may need to transition to free safety.
Scheme Fit: Man Coverage.
No. 184 Aashari Crosswell S (Arizona State)
PROS: He has versatility in the passing game, which is coveted in today's NFL. You can align him in coverage in the slot, thereby allowing you to keep an extra man in the box. He has some Terrell Burgess to him, in regard to movement skills which allow him to be sufficient in coverage. His best attribute may be his ball skills. He does a good job of making QBs pay for misfires or inaccurate balls. His ability in the passing game, particularly dime package situations, is where his skills are maximized.
CONS: He has some stiffness in his hips, which is a cause for concern as an open field tackler on the back end. This is why he's probably better in coverage in sub packages. His angles are really inconsistent. He can get a little handsy in coverage at the top of the route. He is a straight legged player who needs to play with better knee bend. He is more of a drag down tackler and I have reservations about him in this regard. Overall, he has redeeming qualities in the passing game and ball skills.
No. 211 Joshua Kaindoh DE/OLB (Florida State)
He's the exact type of project guy the Ravens have turned into Pro Bowlers. Would be excellent by the time his contract is up
PROS: Toolbox is loaded with physical traits. Has a tremendous frame with long arms and a thick lower half. Has sufficient functional strength to hold up as a run defender and convert speed to power. Profiles well as a compression style end that takes advantage of his heavy hands, long arms and strength. Eats up considerable ground with his stride length up the arc when attacking the near hip. Has experience operating from a two point stance and dropping into coverage. Has a chance to put it all together and excel in Adam Fuller’s 4-3 scheme as a defensive end where he profiles best to the next level.
CONS: Suffered a season-ending lower leg injury in Week Three of the 2019 season. Becomes too committed with the dip and rip when he lacks the natural flexibility to truly bend the outside hip of offensive tackles and embracing more of a power style rush would be to his benefit. Counters are lacking as a pass rusher and he hasn’t illustrated the ability to string together moves. Rushes tend to get too far up the field and overly loopy. Plays too tall as both a pass rusher and run defender, conceding leverage and allowing blockers to work into his frame.
TRADED No. 212 LaBryan Ray DT (Alabama)
previously covered in mock draft 4.0.
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If the Ravens allow them to coach and develop a passing game, I have faith that Keith and Tee can develop at least one Pro Bowl receiver.
I see him going to the Falcons, but here's a scouting report on him.
Mock Draft 6.0 I've been trying to land Rashod Bateman at 27, but he keeps getting drafted by either the Patriots or Vikings. He is the only "late 1st round" WR the Ravens should be targeting IMO. If he's not there, they need to improve the oline or get Trevor Moehring if he's there. Edge rushers can be found in the 2nd that are more than capable of impacting a game or making a couple plays throughout the season.
Anyway, I've ran this several times and have consistently gotten these guys. I think this sets the Ravens up to compete for multiple years. This draft has a lot of new guys compared to my other mock drafts.
No. 27 Alijah Vera-Tucker OT, but projected to be an OG (USC) He can play OG if Orlando stays or RT if he goes. Versatile and athletic lineman that should start immediately for the Ravens.
Alijah Vera-Tucker has aligned predominantly at left tackle this season for the Trojans offense. He has exceptional athleticism, as evidenced by his balance and body control in his pass set. He is an easy mover who demonstrates his athleticism in the passing game, particularly in his kick slide. He plays with very good competitiveness when he is bull rushed. In the run game, he comes off the ball hard to strike and he excels by getting his body in favorable positions. He’s played this year at left tackle, affording him much more value due to his ability to play that position in a pinch at the next level.
Ideal Role: Starting left guard in the NFL.
Scheme Fit: A zone blocking scheme would suit this player’s skill set. However, he is athletic enough to adapt to any scheme.
No. 59 Joseph Ossai DE/OLB (Texas)
covered in many other mock drafts.
No. 103 Dylan Moses LB (Alabama) I know the Ravens have Queen and Harrison, but I'm not sold on Queen. Harrison is a beast, but I don't think the Ravens will afford him the same opportunities as Queen for obvious reasons. Rob Ryan might coach up and turn Queen into a world beater, but until then, Moses fits the bill. He also has experience at all three LB positions, so he could either rush from outside, or up the middle like the Ravens like to do so often and what Moses does best. However, he's projected to go in the 2nd round.
Moses is a well-experienced linebacker who has spent time at all three linebacker spots. A hyper-athletic and agile second-level player, he’s a fast-flowing prospect that gobbles up opportunities in space. Moses has an athletic and chiseled upper body that contains extended limbs, but contains plenty of definition on them from top to bottom. He has broad shoulders and there’s still plenty of room for growth on his physique overall. He has plenty of body armor to withstand constant contact and the physical asking price of the position combined with his physical mindset. He's a supremely unique athlete at the position. He has true sideline-to-sideline range and it’s rare to see him outran. When able to diagnose plays cleanly, Moses flies downhill with reckless abandon. When having exposure to anyone with the opposite color jersey on, he’s looking to embarrass them in any way possible. He's terrific at keeping his shoulders square to the line of scrimmage, but when alleyways open, Moses is not hesitant with taking the slight crease and flying through it. He has above-average instincts combined with having what seems like a ball radar with his head. There isn’t a notch level of how often he dishes out contact because it’s always turned to its highest point. He's a heat-seeking missile that usually blows up whatever he comes into contact with. Hitting power is at an insanely high level in that when ball carriers come into contact with him, they know exactly who it was immediately. Moses is a face-up, chest-up tackler that runs his facemask through the opposition. There aren’t many times where he opts to tackle low or shy away from executing proper tackling techniques. There are few examples of where he shows bad technique or failure to wrap up. Ball carriers go down quickly after coming into contact with him.
Ideal Role: Starting SAM or WILL.
Scheme Fit: Moses is best in an attacking 4-3 where he can be used as a second-level defender on either the strong or weak side, but used routinely as a blitzing threat as well.
OR
No. 103 Jaelen Darden WR (North Texas) Unbelievable production as a WR. He is dynamic and a threat to score everytime he has the ball in his hands.
North Texas wide receiver Jaelon Darden is a dynamic, explosive threat with the football in his hands. Darden’s stature is likely to limit him to more of a complementary role in an offense, but his vertical receiving skills and ability to generate yards after contact with his slipperiness is difficult to overlook. Darden would benefit from playing in a spread offense that spaces the field and minimizes the congestion he’ll have to run through at the NFL level—and teams would be wise to implement him most often on quick “now” screens, bubbles, out breaking patterns, and targets vertically down the field. Darden, as an added bonus, has two years of primary punt return duties on his resume (2017 and 2019) and can contribute on the special teams units as an added boost to his 53-man roster outlook. Darden is a natural in making the first arriving defender miss and teams who need depth and help creating explosive plays would be wise to look his way in the middle rounds of this year’s 2021 NFL Draft.
Ideal Role: Featured slot receiver and kick returner.
Scheme Fit: Spread offense.
If neither is there, the Ravens may want to get Seth Williams WR (Auburn) OR Shawn Wade CB/S (Ohio State). Both are great options that fit holes in the roster and could develop into starters.
No. 132 Talanoa Hufanga S (USC) If the Ravens can't get Malik Hooker in FA, Hufanga should be a more than adequate option. He's a violent tackler with range and excellent ball skills. Everything you'd want in a FS or 3rd safety since that's a thing in today's NFL.
Talanoa Hufanga was a versatile defender for the Trojans defense. He is a safety by trade but has aligned in multiple places due to his diverse skill set. He is a violent tackler who seems to enjoy the physical aspect of the game. His mental aptitude allows him to easily align in multiple places. He has made strides in the passing game, evidenced by his four interceptions this season. He is an instinctive player who plays the game with a violent edge.
Ideal Role: Eventual starting safety.
Scheme Fit: His skill set will allow him the versatility to play in any scheme.
No. 169 Drake Jackson C (Kentucky)
Drake Jackson projects as a scheme-specific starter at the NFL level. Jackson has the needed hand leverage, short-area mobility, and football savvy to excel in the heart of an NFL line—although his playing experiences will leave questions about how well suited he is to start immediately in a much more pass-happy environment. Jackson has served as the anchor of the Wildcats' offensive line for four seasons and the end result is a really well-rounded center prospect who can handle one-on-one reps against a nose or combo block and climb with efficiency against shaded interior defenders. Jackson has the needed nimble feet to win in space and the biggest question for him will be if he can be a scheme transcendent player. As is, I like him most in an offense that implements a lot of WCO and inside zone concepts. He’s not a high-level traits player and he’s not going to offer versatility to move around the line, but Jackson is proficient at what he does and is a perfect example of a competent iOL that can be found in the middle rounds of the NFL draft.
Ideal Role: Starting center.
Scheme Fit: Inside zone heavy rushing attack.
No. 183 Sadarius Hutcherson OG (South Carolina)
South Carolina offensive lineman Sadarius Hutcherson enters the NFL with nearly four years of starting experience in the SEC where he spent extended time at left guard, right guard, and left tackle. While his experience at both tackle and guard is helpful, his skill set translates best on the interior in the NFL. Hutcherson is a powerful blocker that executes with a mauler’s mentality. He’s a sufficient athlete that does well to connect with moving targets in space and pull. His anchor is stout and he gets after people in the run game. When it comes to concerns, he needs to maintain consistency with balance and clean up timing and placement issues with his hands. He is best suited to play in a gap blocking scheme in the NFL, so that could reduce the number of teams he fits with at the next level. With that said, he does have the traits needed to develop into a starter.
Ideal Role: Developmental starting guard.
Scheme Fit: Gap blocking.
No. 212 Victor Dimukeje DE/OLB (Duke) He's projected to go in the 3rd round, but he kept slipping to the 6th in my mock drafts. I don't know why, but he's got a lot of production as a defender. The Ravens would benefit from his presence.
Duke defensive end Victor Dimukeje quietly had a productive career as a four-year starter, where he racked up 32 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He’s a strong, physical, and technically-refined defender that the Blue Devils deployed in a variety of ways. At the next level, Dimukeje’s best fit comes as a base end in a 4-3 defense that also gets some chances to rush from interior alignments. Dimukeje complements his power and technique with outstanding urgency and a sufficient athletic profile. While he is a very steady player with no glaring deficiencies, he isn’t dominant in any particular area and his physical traits are the baseline for the position. Dimukeje should at least be a valuable rotational end, but his consistency and ability to produce on every down could lead to a starting role in the NFL.
Ideal Role: Developmental starter as a 4-3 defensive end that has appeal on every down with some ability to situationally rush interior gaps.
Scheme Fit: 4-3 base end.
Anyway, I've ran this several times and have consistently gotten these guys. I think this sets the Ravens up to compete for multiple years. This draft has a lot of new guys compared to my other mock drafts.
No. 27 Alijah Vera-Tucker OT, but projected to be an OG (USC) He can play OG if Orlando stays or RT if he goes. Versatile and athletic lineman that should start immediately for the Ravens.
Alijah Vera-Tucker has aligned predominantly at left tackle this season for the Trojans offense. He has exceptional athleticism, as evidenced by his balance and body control in his pass set. He is an easy mover who demonstrates his athleticism in the passing game, particularly in his kick slide. He plays with very good competitiveness when he is bull rushed. In the run game, he comes off the ball hard to strike and he excels by getting his body in favorable positions. He’s played this year at left tackle, affording him much more value due to his ability to play that position in a pinch at the next level.
Ideal Role: Starting left guard in the NFL.
Scheme Fit: A zone blocking scheme would suit this player’s skill set. However, he is athletic enough to adapt to any scheme.
No. 59 Joseph Ossai DE/OLB (Texas)
covered in many other mock drafts.
No. 103 Dylan Moses LB (Alabama) I know the Ravens have Queen and Harrison, but I'm not sold on Queen. Harrison is a beast, but I don't think the Ravens will afford him the same opportunities as Queen for obvious reasons. Rob Ryan might coach up and turn Queen into a world beater, but until then, Moses fits the bill. He also has experience at all three LB positions, so he could either rush from outside, or up the middle like the Ravens like to do so often and what Moses does best. However, he's projected to go in the 2nd round.
Moses is a well-experienced linebacker who has spent time at all three linebacker spots. A hyper-athletic and agile second-level player, he’s a fast-flowing prospect that gobbles up opportunities in space. Moses has an athletic and chiseled upper body that contains extended limbs, but contains plenty of definition on them from top to bottom. He has broad shoulders and there’s still plenty of room for growth on his physique overall. He has plenty of body armor to withstand constant contact and the physical asking price of the position combined with his physical mindset. He's a supremely unique athlete at the position. He has true sideline-to-sideline range and it’s rare to see him outran. When able to diagnose plays cleanly, Moses flies downhill with reckless abandon. When having exposure to anyone with the opposite color jersey on, he’s looking to embarrass them in any way possible. He's terrific at keeping his shoulders square to the line of scrimmage, but when alleyways open, Moses is not hesitant with taking the slight crease and flying through it. He has above-average instincts combined with having what seems like a ball radar with his head. There isn’t a notch level of how often he dishes out contact because it’s always turned to its highest point. He's a heat-seeking missile that usually blows up whatever he comes into contact with. Hitting power is at an insanely high level in that when ball carriers come into contact with him, they know exactly who it was immediately. Moses is a face-up, chest-up tackler that runs his facemask through the opposition. There aren’t many times where he opts to tackle low or shy away from executing proper tackling techniques. There are few examples of where he shows bad technique or failure to wrap up. Ball carriers go down quickly after coming into contact with him.
Ideal Role: Starting SAM or WILL.
Scheme Fit: Moses is best in an attacking 4-3 where he can be used as a second-level defender on either the strong or weak side, but used routinely as a blitzing threat as well.
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No. 103 Jaelen Darden WR (North Texas) Unbelievable production as a WR. He is dynamic and a threat to score everytime he has the ball in his hands.
North Texas wide receiver Jaelon Darden is a dynamic, explosive threat with the football in his hands. Darden’s stature is likely to limit him to more of a complementary role in an offense, but his vertical receiving skills and ability to generate yards after contact with his slipperiness is difficult to overlook. Darden would benefit from playing in a spread offense that spaces the field and minimizes the congestion he’ll have to run through at the NFL level—and teams would be wise to implement him most often on quick “now” screens, bubbles, out breaking patterns, and targets vertically down the field. Darden, as an added bonus, has two years of primary punt return duties on his resume (2017 and 2019) and can contribute on the special teams units as an added boost to his 53-man roster outlook. Darden is a natural in making the first arriving defender miss and teams who need depth and help creating explosive plays would be wise to look his way in the middle rounds of this year’s 2021 NFL Draft.
Ideal Role: Featured slot receiver and kick returner.
Scheme Fit: Spread offense.
If neither is there, the Ravens may want to get Seth Williams WR (Auburn) OR Shawn Wade CB/S (Ohio State). Both are great options that fit holes in the roster and could develop into starters.
No. 132 Talanoa Hufanga S (USC) If the Ravens can't get Malik Hooker in FA, Hufanga should be a more than adequate option. He's a violent tackler with range and excellent ball skills. Everything you'd want in a FS or 3rd safety since that's a thing in today's NFL.
Talanoa Hufanga was a versatile defender for the Trojans defense. He is a safety by trade but has aligned in multiple places due to his diverse skill set. He is a violent tackler who seems to enjoy the physical aspect of the game. His mental aptitude allows him to easily align in multiple places. He has made strides in the passing game, evidenced by his four interceptions this season. He is an instinctive player who plays the game with a violent edge.
Ideal Role: Eventual starting safety.
Scheme Fit: His skill set will allow him the versatility to play in any scheme.
No. 169 Drake Jackson C (Kentucky)
Drake Jackson projects as a scheme-specific starter at the NFL level. Jackson has the needed hand leverage, short-area mobility, and football savvy to excel in the heart of an NFL line—although his playing experiences will leave questions about how well suited he is to start immediately in a much more pass-happy environment. Jackson has served as the anchor of the Wildcats' offensive line for four seasons and the end result is a really well-rounded center prospect who can handle one-on-one reps against a nose or combo block and climb with efficiency against shaded interior defenders. Jackson has the needed nimble feet to win in space and the biggest question for him will be if he can be a scheme transcendent player. As is, I like him most in an offense that implements a lot of WCO and inside zone concepts. He’s not a high-level traits player and he’s not going to offer versatility to move around the line, but Jackson is proficient at what he does and is a perfect example of a competent iOL that can be found in the middle rounds of the NFL draft.
Ideal Role: Starting center.
Scheme Fit: Inside zone heavy rushing attack.
No. 183 Sadarius Hutcherson OG (South Carolina)
South Carolina offensive lineman Sadarius Hutcherson enters the NFL with nearly four years of starting experience in the SEC where he spent extended time at left guard, right guard, and left tackle. While his experience at both tackle and guard is helpful, his skill set translates best on the interior in the NFL. Hutcherson is a powerful blocker that executes with a mauler’s mentality. He’s a sufficient athlete that does well to connect with moving targets in space and pull. His anchor is stout and he gets after people in the run game. When it comes to concerns, he needs to maintain consistency with balance and clean up timing and placement issues with his hands. He is best suited to play in a gap blocking scheme in the NFL, so that could reduce the number of teams he fits with at the next level. With that said, he does have the traits needed to develop into a starter.
Ideal Role: Developmental starting guard.
Scheme Fit: Gap blocking.
No. 212 Victor Dimukeje DE/OLB (Duke) He's projected to go in the 3rd round, but he kept slipping to the 6th in my mock drafts. I don't know why, but he's got a lot of production as a defender. The Ravens would benefit from his presence.
Duke defensive end Victor Dimukeje quietly had a productive career as a four-year starter, where he racked up 32 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He’s a strong, physical, and technically-refined defender that the Blue Devils deployed in a variety of ways. At the next level, Dimukeje’s best fit comes as a base end in a 4-3 defense that also gets some chances to rush from interior alignments. Dimukeje complements his power and technique with outstanding urgency and a sufficient athletic profile. While he is a very steady player with no glaring deficiencies, he isn’t dominant in any particular area and his physical traits are the baseline for the position. Dimukeje should at least be a valuable rotational end, but his consistency and ability to produce on every down could lead to a starting role in the NFL.
Ideal Role: Developmental starter as a 4-3 defensive end that has appeal on every down with some ability to situationally rush interior gaps.
Scheme Fit: 4-3 base end.
