jboy19

Thanks for the feedback, this is my first year experimenting with trying to quantify "ratings" for players- so I am interested in seeing how things turn out. I am trying to figure out a better way to somewhat overcome the issue of "well-rounded" players ending up higher than others- so for Garrett Bolles, since I consider him a great run-blocker and above-average pass-blocker he is going to score better than Ryan Ramczyk (who I think is a better pass-blocker, but worse run-blocker) and Cam Robinson (who many might consider a better run-blocker than Bolles- not me though). Ultimately, I do think Bolles is going to end up being the best tackle out of this draft. I honestly don't really know why people aren't higher on him. I love Marcus Williams instincts though, aside from Adams and maybe Hooker, I don't think any of the other safeties in this class are as mentally ready as he is for the next level. I think the corners in this class are good, but I think that there is a top tier (Lattimore, Wilson, Jones) and a slight dropoff to the second tier (Conley, Humphrey, White, Awuzie, Tabor). Ultimately I would probably take a couple of these guys over Williams since CB is a glaring need. I am bigger on Montravius Adams though because I think he has rare athletic ability for a 300+ pounder. I think he can develop into one of the best 3T/5T tackles in the league- and that was before I even saw that he ran a 4.87(??) 40 at the combine. I like Brantley but I don't think his athleticism puts him on Adams level. And since this is a learning experience for me, I didn't mind putting Joe Mixon on, he won't be this high on any boards (and is probably off the boards of 20+ teams). I don't know if he'll play a down in the NFL, but I think seeing how his traits translate to the NFL is a helpful part of the learning process for me. I'm definitely not trying to understate the significance of his incident or condone his activity or anything. This is meant to be more of a general big board than a Ravens-specific one.

Here are my top 32 (not considering position/off-field issues/injuries- except for tiebreakers; out of 113 currently reviewed prospects): Myles Garrett, DE/OLB, Texas A&M Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama Jamal Adams, S, LSU Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama Dalvin Cook, HB, Florida State Leonard Fournette, HB, LSU Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State Solomon Thomas, DE, Stanford Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama Mike Williams, WR, Clemson Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford Sidney Jones, CB, Washington Charles Harris, DE/OLB, Missouri Haason Reddick, LB, Temple Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin David Njoku, TE, Miami John Ross, WR, Washington Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State D'Onta Foreman, HB, Texas Joe Mixon, HB, Oklahoma Forrest Lamp, OG/OT, Western Kentucky Taco Charlton, DE/OLB, Michigan Budda Baker, S, Washington Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn Marcus Williams, S, Utah

I actually do think that this is an interesting idea. A lot of people on here (a) seem to really know their stuff and (b) have "Big Boards" and it would be pretty interesting to see how things shook out if they were calling the shots.

After seeing the details of the incident (per Robert Klemko), I don't want the Ravens to touch him. Seems like a headcase.

So Rueben Foster got sent home, but I would still be suprised if he's available at 16.

Honestly I'd take Zuttah over Mangold any year after like 2013.

Problem is that considering age/talent there aren't many OL about to hit the market that are on Wagner's level. Plus aside from Ramczyk/Bolles, there aren't any draft options that provide Wagner-level play at this point. So many teams have a ton of money this offseason and bidding is going to drive Wagner's price up. I'd be surprised if Wagner got less than 8mil/year if he gets to the open market.

It's almost nostalgic seeing all these washed up icons on the market. Makes me want to fire up a copy of Madden 08.

I'd imagine that the Laurent Duvernay-Tardif deal (8mil/year for 5 years) is probably going to drive up the Wagner price.

Hawkins probably more injury-prone than Campanaro at this point.

SS/FS designations haven't mattered since Reed and Pollard were the guys. Weddle and Webb basically had the same role last year.

Went to a party there once

They're definitely far from perfect (I remember watching a Decosta interview after the 2012 draft where he said Gino Gradkowski was his favorite pick that year), but they still have done a better job dealing with turnover than any other GM I can think of. I can't think of a team thats hit on their last 3 1st Round Picks. I haven't done the research, but Mosley, Perriman, and Stanley is probably an above average haul.

Im going to wake up to like 20 "But Ozzie is a terrible GM because Matt Elam can't tackle" takes and the like.

I've still never heard a logical rationale for why Ozzie Newsome would be considered a bad GM using a realistic standard.

Funny thing is there's like 20 teams with 30+ mil in cap space and not that many players worth overpaying. I wouldn't even be surprised if someone tossed him 5 or 6 mil.

This mock is awesome. I'd be hyped if the Ravens got a haul like this. Moton is one of my favorite mid round prospects. Almost reminds me of KO coming out.

I could be wrong about this, but since Easley was a first round pick, then wouldn't it require giving up a second round pick no matter what? Because (a) if he gets a Round 1 tender, then the Ravens would have to give up their Round 1 pick, (b) if he gets a Round 2 tender, then the Ravens would have to give up their Round 2 pick, and (c) if he gets the lowest tender, the Ravens would need to give up their Round 2 pick (because Easley was a Round 1 pick originally, and compensation for the lowest tender is based off of the original draft position- with a Round 2 pick being the highest that is possible). I think Easley is good, but is the extra cap burden and loss of a Round 1 or 2 pick worth it?

Easley is an RFA, so the FO would need to give up a pick to sign him assuming the Rams tender him.

I actually don't mind this mock that much. I think very highly of Ramczyk (as long as the hip checks out) and would definitely consider him if that's how the board falls by the time the Ravens pick. After seeing bad lines be the most common reason (behind bad QB play) teams don't succeed, I'll never complain about a lineman being taken highly, especially if Wagner isn't on the team next year. I thought the Titans made a terrible decision to reach for Conklin last year, but that was a huge get for them and a big reason their rushing game was so successful- and without considering the injury/surgery, I think Ramczyk is a better player than Conklin was coming out. I'm not touching the Westbrook can of worms. Tomlinson and Rasul Douglas are my favorite picks of this mock though. I'd be happy to grab them in the 3rd/4th Rounds.

Psalm Wooching was my favorite Day 3 guy... So I guess I need to find a new one

I think playing Robinson at guard masks his pass pro deficiencies (namely waist-bending) to an extent, but his general lack of athleticism and inconsistent ability to get to the second level as a blocker would be frustrating. It'll be interesting to see how he moves at the combine. Guard or Tackle, I'd still hate to see him go in the First, especially if any of Lamp, Feeney, Ramczyk and Bolles are on the board. I've even see players like Dawkins, Davenport, Moton and Garcia getting more love (albeit by the media) than Robinson.

I've been seeing a lot of buzz about Jalen Robinette (Air Force) on Twitter lately. Personally, I'm having some trouble seeing him as anything more than an average vertical threat with some talent for contested catches. But I was curious if any of you have spent some time looking at him?

I don't think Ragland is terrible in coverage, his instincts are good enough to cover his athletic deficiencies imo. The defense worked well with Mosley playing the Will LB and Daryl Smith playing the Mike LB (Not that the distinction is extremely relevant in Pees's system), and I think Ragland is more athletic than Daryl Smith.

I'd be curious if Buffalo would take a 4th/5th for Reggie Ragland. He seems like the opposite of what McDermott valued at the position in Carolina and might not have a future up there. I'm not sure that he'd be a 3 down player, but if the run defense is a concern with Brandon Williams likely leaving, he might be a helpful piece.