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This was one of the hardest mocks I've done, but well, the big day is getting close so here we go.
Round 1: Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama
A mountain of a man. If there was any interior lineman in this draft that you could point to and say, that's a Raven's lineman, it's Dickerson. Incredible power, plays with violence and intensity, and fills a key missing hole in our offense. Our line is really held back by our bandaid solutions at starting C, and someone like Dickerson could take our o-line to a whole new level. Also a good C goes a long way in keeping Lamar upright.
There are some past injury concerns, and Creed Humphrey is very tempting here. But if you're going to go IOL early, might as well go for the potential stud.
Round 2: Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
A big man that makes big plays. Collins is a naturally gifted, large WR (6'4", 220) held back by the team he was on. Very strong reliable hands, enough speed to challenge deep, pretty fluid athlete for his size, just all around Collins is a solid WR that brings things to our offense that it just does not have right now.
Round 3 (comp): Jordan Smith, Edge, UAB
The first thing that's gonna stand out about him is his size, 6'6". That height matched with great length, balance, and solid athleticism can make for some great matchups. Like most small school guys could use some coaching up, but even against some good schools he had flashes showing what he's capable of becoming. All in all he just seems like a good fit for Wink's quick, aggressive defense.
Round 4: Dayo Odeyingbo, DE/DT, Vanderbilt
A rare breed of size and athletic ability. His potential is just off the charts. If he fills out his frame a bit he could be an amazing DE in base 3-4 or DE in Nickle. You could move him around the front to make matchup nightmares. Of course, this being the fourth round, there are a few problems. Right now, he's all ability and instinct and really needs his technique to be coached up. Also he tore his ACL when training for the draft, so he likely won't see much action in his rookie season, unless it's near the end. But if a guy with this raw ability is sitting there in the fourth then you take the shot.
Round 5: Josh Imatorbhebhe, WR, Illinois
His game is built around being explosive off the line, great short area quickness, and winning those 50/50 balls. Also shows great toughness and doesn't backdown from defenders. Has the potential to be a clutch WR3, and brings an attitude we really don't have among our WRs right now.
Round 5: Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
Physical press corner. Really a special teams pickup, but could prove to be good depth if he develops.
Round 6: Austin Watkins Jr, WR, UAB
Cousin of our own Sammy Watkins. He's a natural hands catcher that'll reach out for the ball and was a real vertical threat. Can be good for plenty of YAC as well. But that's about it. Low risk, high reward developmental WR to gift to our new WR coach.
Round 1: Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama
A mountain of a man. If there was any interior lineman in this draft that you could point to and say, that's a Raven's lineman, it's Dickerson. Incredible power, plays with violence and intensity, and fills a key missing hole in our offense. Our line is really held back by our bandaid solutions at starting C, and someone like Dickerson could take our o-line to a whole new level. Also a good C goes a long way in keeping Lamar upright.
There are some past injury concerns, and Creed Humphrey is very tempting here. But if you're going to go IOL early, might as well go for the potential stud.
Round 2: Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
A big man that makes big plays. Collins is a naturally gifted, large WR (6'4", 220) held back by the team he was on. Very strong reliable hands, enough speed to challenge deep, pretty fluid athlete for his size, just all around Collins is a solid WR that brings things to our offense that it just does not have right now.
Round 3 (comp): Jordan Smith, Edge, UAB
The first thing that's gonna stand out about him is his size, 6'6". That height matched with great length, balance, and solid athleticism can make for some great matchups. Like most small school guys could use some coaching up, but even against some good schools he had flashes showing what he's capable of becoming. All in all he just seems like a good fit for Wink's quick, aggressive defense.
Round 4: Dayo Odeyingbo, DE/DT, Vanderbilt
A rare breed of size and athletic ability. His potential is just off the charts. If he fills out his frame a bit he could be an amazing DE in base 3-4 or DE in Nickle. You could move him around the front to make matchup nightmares. Of course, this being the fourth round, there are a few problems. Right now, he's all ability and instinct and really needs his technique to be coached up. Also he tore his ACL when training for the draft, so he likely won't see much action in his rookie season, unless it's near the end. But if a guy with this raw ability is sitting there in the fourth then you take the shot.
Round 5: Josh Imatorbhebhe, WR, Illinois
His game is built around being explosive off the line, great short area quickness, and winning those 50/50 balls. Also shows great toughness and doesn't backdown from defenders. Has the potential to be a clutch WR3, and brings an attitude we really don't have among our WRs right now.
Round 5: Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
Physical press corner. Really a special teams pickup, but could prove to be good depth if he develops.
Round 6: Austin Watkins Jr, WR, UAB
Cousin of our own Sammy Watkins. He's a natural hands catcher that'll reach out for the ball and was a real vertical threat. Can be good for plenty of YAC as well. But that's about it. Low risk, high reward developmental WR to gift to our new WR coach.
