ExtremeRavens Posted April 25 Posted April 25 The Ravens will be back on the clock before you know it. By picking Georgia safety Malaki Starks at No. 27 overall in the first round Thursday night, they addressed one of their biggest needs to help fix a secondary that struggled mightily last season. Now, attention turns toward finding players at other important positions on the roster: Defensive line, edge rusher, cornerback and offensive line. Here’s a look at some of the Day 2 prospects at those positions of need who could be available for the Ravens when they pick at No. 59 overall in the second round and No. 91 in the third. Note: Rankings are from the NFL Mock Draft Database consensus big board. Defensive line Darius Alexander, Toledo (No. 50 overall): The 6-foot-4, 305-pound Alexander recorded 20 tackles for loss and nine sacks in his final three seasons as Toledo. He stepped up against stiffer competition at the Senior Bowl, where he was voted the National Team’s top defensive lineman. T.J. Sanders, South Carolina (No. 56): The 6-4, 305-pound Sanders had 8 1/2 sacks and 16 1/2 tackles for loss as a two-year starter for the Gamecocks. He’s described as a late bloomer because he didn’t focus on football until his junior year in high school. Alfred Collins, Texas (No. 63): The 6-6, 332-pound Collins posted 7 1/2 sacks and 18 tackles for loss in five seasons with the Longhorns, including 5 1/2 tackles for loss as a starter in 2024 after playing behind future pros T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy III. Shemar Turner, Texas A&M (No. 72): The 6-3, 290-pound Turner was a three-year starter for the Aggies, recording 10 sacks and 22 1/2 tackles for loss. The former five-star recruit pulled out of the Senior Bowl because of a stress fracture he suffered during 2024 fall camp and previously had surgery for shoulder and shin injuries. Tennessee defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott celebrates on Sept. 8, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser) Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee (No. 74): The 6-2, 303-pound Norman-Lott played three seasons at Arizona State before transferring to Tennessee, where he recorded 9 1/2 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in two seasons as a rotational player. He led all FBS interior defensive linemen in 2024 in pass rush win rate (12.6%). Joshua Farmer, Florida State (No. 84): The 6-3, 305-pound Farmer was a two-year starter for the Seminoles and posted 11 sacks and 21 tackles for loss. As a team captain in 2024, he finished second on the team in pressures (26). Ty Robinson, Nebraska (No. 97): The 6-6, 288-pound Robinson has played a ton of snaps as a five-year starter with the Cornhuskers, recording 12 sacks and 26 1/2 tackles for loss in 60 games. He was voted one of the team’s toughest players. CJ West, Indiana (No. 100): After four seasons at Kent State, West transferred to Indiana, where he had a breakout year as the man in the middle of the top-ranked run defense in FBS. The 6-1, 316-pound West recorded 42 tackles, 7 1/2 tackles for loss and two sacks for the Hoosiers, standing out for his effort and burst. Deone Walker, Kentucky (No. 104): The 6-8, 328-pound Walker posted 10 sacks and 22 tackles for loss as a three-year starter at Kentucky, where he lined up at three-technique and nose tackle. He was diagnosed with pars defect, a fracture between two vertebrae in the spine, during the 2024 season but still played 11 games. Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon (No. 110): The 6-2, 332-pound Caldwell played scout team offensive line at community college and later walked on at junior college before transferring to Houston and enjoying a breakout 2023 season with 6 1/2 sacks. He played nose tackle at Oregon with more run-stopping responsibilities. Edge rusher Mike Green, Marshall (No. 17): The 6-3, 241-pound Green was considered a first-round prospect after leading the FBS with 17 sacks last season, but during the combine he acknowledged two sexual assault allegations stemming from his time in high school and college. Green was never charged and has denied any wrongdoing. Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College (No. 30): The 6-3, 248-pound Ezeiruaku ranked second behind Green with 16 1/2 sacks last season to finish with 30 over his four-year career, joining Mathias Kiwanuka as the only players in school history to do so. His size might be a drawback against the run, but he has the talent to be an effective pass rusher. Nic Scourton, Texas A&M (No. 41): The 6-3, 257-pound Scourton posted a Big Ten-best 10 sacks at Purdue in 2023 and added five sacks with the Aggies playing at a much higher weight on a defense that doesn’t turn its pass rushers loose. He’s one of the youngest players in the class at 20 years old. Landon Jackson, Arkansas (No. 52): The 6-6, 264-pound Jackson, an LSU transfer, became the first player to lead the Razorbacks in tackles for loss and sacks in back-to-back seasons in a decade. He comes with some medical concerns after suffering two season-ending injuries in high school (torn ACL, broken ankle) and a neck injury in his final college game. JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State (No. 53): The 6-4, 264-pound Tuimoloau could be off the board by the time the Ravens pick after recording 23 1/2 sacks and 43 1/2 tackles for loss in four seasons with the Buckeyes, including three as a starter. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler describes him as “one of the most well-rounded defensive prospects in the class.” Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss (No. 57): The 6-4, 244-pound Umanmielen had 15 sacks in three seasons at Florida and nearly matched that total with 10 1/2 in his lone season at Ole Miss. If he can refine his game and play with more urgency, he has all the tools to succeed. UCLA defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA (No. 61): The 6-3, 261-pound Oladejo made the switch from inside linebacker to stand-up pass rusher this past season and thrived, recording a career-best 4 1/2 sacks and 13 1/2 tackles for loss. He might just be scratching the surface of his potential. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State (No. 65): The 6-4, 260-pound Sawyer has been somewhat overlooked, but he showed during Ohio State’s four-game run to the College Football Playoff national championship (4 1/2 sacks, 6 batted passes, fumble recovery TD) that he’s a force to be reckoned with. Against top competition, he posted 23 sacks in his four-year career. Bradyn Swinson, LSU (No. 68): The 6-4, 255-pound Swinson made the most of his lone season as a starter, leading the Tigers in tackles for loss (13), sacks (8 1/2) and pressures (59). He’s inexperienced but has the tools to develop into an impact player. Jordan Burch, Oregon (No. 71): The 6-4, 279-pound Burch is a former five-star recruit at defensive tackle who began his career at South Carolina before transferring to Oregon for his final two seasons. The 24-year-old pushes the pocket effectively, recording 8 1/2 sacks and 11 tackles for loss while battling knee and ankle injuries in 2024. Josaiah Stewart, Michigan (No. 81): At 6-1, 249 pounds with no athletic testing numbers, Stewart is not going to be for everyone. But the Coastal Carolina transfer has 30 sacks, 47 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles on his resume and jumps off the screen with his explosiveness. Kyle Kennard, South Carolina (No. 90): The 6-4, 254-pound Kennard transferred from Georgia Tech and led the SEC with 11 1/2 sacks to become the first South Carolina player to win the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation’s top defensive player. His inconsistency, however, could push him to late Day 2. Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (No. 94): The 6-3, 264-pound Gillotte recorded an ACC-leading 14 1/2 sacks to earn second-team All-America honors in 2023 and finished his career ranked fifth in school history in tackles for loss (39 1/2) and sixth in sacks (25 1/2). He’s not fast or flexible, but he plays with power. Jared Ivey, Ole Miss (No. 119): Another Georgia Tech transfer, the 6-6, 274-pound Ivey recorded 16 sacks and 26 1/2 tackles for loss in three seasons at Ole Miss. His 82 3/4-inch wingspan, 85th percentile among defensive linemen, is appealing. David Walker, Central Arkansas (No. 132): The 6-1, 263-pound Walker packs a lot of punch in his compact frame, recording 82 1/2 tackles for loss and 39 sacks over the past four seasons at Division II Southern Arkansas and FCS Central Arkansas. The 25-year-old also has experience dropping into coverage. Cornerback Will Johnson, Michigan (No. 13): The 6-2, 194-pound Johnson has plenty of talent, but injuries and a lack of speed (he declined to run a 40-yard dash before the draft) severely impacted his draft stock. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Johnson “has a knee issue that has concerned some NFL teams.” Trey Amos, Ole Miss (No. 38): The 6-1, 195-pound Amos played three years at Louisiana and then behind Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold at Alabama before transferring to Ole Miss after Nick Saban retired. His standout final season with the Rebels and athletic profile pushed him up draft boards. Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina (No. 42): The 6-2, 202-pound Revel was becoming a first-round lock before suffering a torn ACL in September. He’s an older prospect (24) from a smaller school, but his combination of size, speed and athleticism is intriguing enough for a team to believe in. Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame (No. 48): The 6-foot, 193-pound Morrison burst onto the scene as a freshman All-American with six interceptions, but two hip surgeries over the past four years raise some concerns. If he’s fully healthy, he has the tools to be a starter. Florida State defensive back Azareye'h Thomas tackles Florida wide receiver Tank Hawkins on Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley) Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State (No. 49): The 6-2, 196-pound Thomas lacks high-end speed (4.58-second 40-yard dash), but his length and physicality make him a sticky defender in both man and zone coverage. Darien Porter, Iowa State (No. 66): The 6-3, 195-pound Porter played wide receiver for three seasons with the Cyclones before transitioning to corner. He has rare size, length and speed, but he requires a lot of projection to feel comfortable about his NFL fit. Jacob Parrish, Kansas State (No. 88): The 5-10, 191-pound Parrish is short for the position and might only be a slot defender in the NFL, but he has the athleticism and tenacity to stick on the outside. Nohl Williams, California (No. 96): The 6-foot, 199-pound Williams played three seasons at UNLV before breaking out with the Bears, earning consensus All-America honors in 2024 while leading the FBS with seven interceptions. He’s a reliable tackler and could even play safety. Quincy Riley, Louisville (No. 105): The 5-11, 194-pound Riley, a transfer from Middle Tennessee, ranked second in the FBS with 29 passes defended over the past two seasons. His ball skills are undeniable, as he is the only player in this draft class with at least 15 career interceptions. Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech (No. 113): The 6-1, 185-pound, an Upper Marlboro native who starred at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High, was a five-year starter for the Hokies, recording seven interceptions in 53 games. Offensive line Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota (No. 45): The 6-6, 331-pound Ersery started 38 straight games at left tackle for the Golden Gophers, earning the Big Ten’s Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year Award in 2024. He has the traits to be a long-term starter if he can clean up some of his mistakes. Jonah Savaiinaea, G/T, Arizona (No. 55): The 6-4, 324-pound Savaiinaea (pronounced Savuh-Nye-A-uh) started 36 straight games at three positions along the offensive line, with most analysts projecting his NFL future at guard. His size, length and athleticism make him a candidate to start right away. Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge looks to block against UMass on Nov. 23, 2024, in Athens. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Tate Ratledge, G/C, Georgia (No. 64): If not for his short arms (32 1/4 inches), the 6-7, 308-pound Ratledge has almost a perfect athletic profile. His 40-yard dash (4.97), 3-cone drill (7.38), broad jump (9 feet, 5 inches) and vertical jump (32 inches) all rank 88th percentile or better among offensive line, per MockDraftable. The team captain plays with a competitive edge, though he missed at least one game each of the past four seasons with injuries. Marcus Mbow, G/T, Purdue (No. 67): The 6-4, 302-pound Mbow is a former basketball player, and that shows up in his footwork and fluid movements. His 32 starts in college were split between right tackle (18) and right guard (14), but he’s likely an interior lineman at the next level because of his light frame. Wyatt Milum, G/T, West Virginia (No. 80): The 6-7, 313-pound Milum earned freshman All-America honors at right tackle before anchoring the left side of the Mountaineers’ line for the next three years. Although he didn’t allow a sack at left tackle in his career, he struggled at Senior Bowl practices as a pass blocker and lacks ideal length. He’ll likely stick at guard in the NFL. Jared Wilson, C/G, Georgia (No. 82): The 6-3, 310-pound Wilson turned heads with a standout performance at the scouting combine that included a blazing 4.84-second 40-yard dash. The former soccer player is inexperienced and undersized, but his athletic traits are worth betting on. Ozzy Trapilo, OT/G, Boston College (No. 85): The 6-8, 316-pound Trapilo started mostly at right tackle for the Eagles but has some experience at guard, too. The team captain and first-team All-ACC selection did not commit a penalty on 772 offensive snaps in 2024. Charles Grant, OT/G, William & Mary (No. 87): The 6-5, 309-pound Grant blossomed from a 240-pound prospect into one of the most dominant players at the FCS level. The former wrestler and team captain started 36 games the past three seasons and has alluring agility and length to mold into a potential starter. Anthony Belton, OT/G, NC State (No. 93): The 6-6, 336-pound Belton used his hulking frame to great effect in 32 starts at left tackle, but issues with penalties, body control and consistency need to be cleaned up to become a reliable contributor. Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU (No. 95): The 6-5, 315-pound Jones started 36 games at right tackle and was twice named second-team All-SEC. Like many of the offensive line prospects in this range of the draft, he has the requisite physical tools to be a starter but needs to be more disciplined. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas (No. 99): The 6-6, 334-pound Williams is considered a raw prospect with only 16 games of starting experience at right tackle. However, his big frame and long arms (34 1/2 inches) are worth betting on as a developmental pick. Miles Frazier, G/T, LSU (No. 114): The 6-6, 317-pound Frazier is versatile and experienced, having played every game the past four seasons with the Tigers and Florida International. His strength and competitiveness stand out. Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia (No. 117): The 6-5, 325-pound Fairchild worked his way up from scout team to starting left guard for the Bulldogs, earning second-team All-America honors in 2024. The former wrestler is a workout warrior with an eye-popping 440-pound bench, 570 squat and 370 power clean. Have a news tip? Contact sports editor C.J. Doon at cdoon@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/CJDoon. View the full article Quote
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