My final mock draft before the real thing goes down this Thursday. I decided to do a couple things differently in this one starting with a full two round mock in order to get a better feel for where players may go or fall to. The other thing I wanted to add in this mock draft was a Ravens trade scenario and another first round trade involving a QB prospect. The Ravens have often traded back in the first round, sometimes out the first round entirely, and I think that situation is as likely as ever to happen in this draft, so here is one potential scenario that could play out.
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1. Cin – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. Was – Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. MIA* – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
4. NYG – Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
5. DET* – Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
6. LAC – Jedrick WIlls, OT, Alabama
7. CAR – Isaiah Simmons, LB/Safety, Clemson
8. ARI – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
9. JAX – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
10. CLE – Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
11. NYJ – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
12. LV – Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
13. SF – Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
14. TB – CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
15. DEN – Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
16. ATL – Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
17. DAL – Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
18. MIA – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
19. LV – Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
20. JAX – K’Lavon Chaisson, DE, LSU
21. PHI – Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
22. MIN – Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
23. NE – Terrell Lewis, OLB, Alabama
24. NO – Xavier McKinney, Safety, Alabama
25. MIN – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
26. DET* – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
27. SEA – AJ Epenesa, DE, Iowa
28. IND* – Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
29. TEN – Josh Jones, OL, Houston
30. GB – Jalen Raegor, WR, TCU
31. SF – Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
32. KC – AJ Terrell, CB, Clemson
33. CIN – Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
34. BAL* – Zack Baun, OLB, Wisconsin
35. DET – DeAndre Swift, RB, Georgia
36. NYG – Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
37. LAC – Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
38. CAR – Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
39. MIA – Grant Delpit, Safety, LSU
40. HOU – Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
41. CLE – Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
42. JAX – Jeremy Chinn, Safety, Southern Illinois
43. CHI – Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
44. IND – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
45. TB – KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
46. DEN – Cesar Ruiz, IOL, Michigan
47. ATL – Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
48. NYJ – Austin Jackson, OT, USC
49. PIT – Jonah Jackson, OG, Ohio State
50. CHI – Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State
51. DAL – Lloyd Cushenberry, IOL, LSU
52. LAR – Julian Okwara, OLB, Notre Dame
53. PHI – Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
54. BUF – Josh Uche, OLB, Michigan
55. BAL – Antoine Winfield Jr, DB, Minnesota
56. MIA – JK Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
57. LAR – Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
58. MIN – Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
59. SEA – Willie Gay Jr, LB, Mississippi State
60. BAL – Michael Pittman Jr, WR, USC
61. TEN – Curtis Weaver, DE, Boise State
62. GB – Akeem Davis Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
63. KC – Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee
64. SEA – Prince Tega Wonogho, OT, Auburn
*Miami trades picks 5 and 26 to Detroit in order move up to 3rd overall.
*Ravens trade back from 28 to 34 collecting INDY’s 3rd (75 overall) while giving up a 4th (129 overall)
Round 2, Pick 34: Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin: The highly productive but undersized Edge defender is the best player on the board for the Ravens and could potentially fit two needs on the team as a situational pass-rusher who could also play off the ball on early downs.
Round 2, Pick 55: Antoine Winfield Jr, DB, Minnesota: Versatile and play-making defensive back would primarily be a reserve for the Ravens in 2020, but he can play in the slot, in the box or cover the deep middle. The Ravens don’t have a real back-up for Earl Thomas, and they need to start thinking about a long term solution for the position.
Round 2, Pick 60: Michael Pittman Jr, WR, USC: Pittman has elite size and ball-skills with good speed and route-running ability. He should slide in as an immediate starter opposite of Marquise Brown and provide a reliable option for Lamar Jackson at all levels of the field.
Round 3, Pick 75: Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana: In my last mock draft, I had the Ravens taking a late round flier on Hunt’s teammate and fellow offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, but Hunt who played RT in college is the player that really pops on film. Really impressive blend of size, power and mobility, Hunt most likely translates best to OG in the NFL and could potentially be a day 1 starter for the Ravens.
Round 3, Pick 92: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame: The Ravens double dip at WR (and two years in a row with a WR from Notre Dame) with this selection, but there could be a position change in Claypool’s future. Measuring in at 6’4, 238 lbs, Claypool has the size to be a TE/H-Back in the NFL and the Ravens have a need for a versatile receiver with his pass-catching and blocking skills. Oh, did I mention that he also ran a 4.42 40 at the Combine to go along with a 40” vertical and 126” broad jump?
Round 3, Pick 106: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon: Dye checks a lot of boxes for what you want in a modern day NFL LB. He has a lean frame, but considerable length at 6’3 with long arms. He possesses the speed and athleticism to be effective in coverage, and while he only weighs in at 230 lbs he is still a solid run defender as his length helps him stack and shed blocks.
Round 4, Pick 134: A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College: Dillon is a fascinating prospect. He has similar measurables to Derrick Henry as he weighs in close to 250 lbs and still managed to run the 40 in the low 4.5s. Explosive speed with the ability to run with balance and power. One big negative, not much of a pass-catcher.
Round 5, Pick 158: Nick Coe, DL, Auburn: Coe has good size with versatility to align in multiple different techniques and roles along the Defensive Line. Not an overly impressive athlete, but he is strong and plays with a good motor. As a rotational DL player that could play DE or DT, I think the Ravens could have real value here.
Round 7, Pick 226: Cameron Clark, OL, Charlotte: Clark is one of several day 3 offensive line prospects that could be a late round target for the Ravens. Clark played OT in college but doesn’t have the quickness and length to play there in the NFL. He’s a powerful blocker in the run game and he has good size to play guard.
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Gabe is an avid fan of the NFL and Ravens football. He grew up in Westminster, MD, and attended college at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Biology. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and now works as a R&D Scientist developing Transplant Diagnostics assays. Gabe has appeared as a guest on 105.7 The Fan.