This draft is assuming the Ravens pick between 25-32. I have not included trades. I took your suggestions for my last mock into account for this mock, and I think it is an improved product. Let me know what you think.
Round 1: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
Vaccaro is a complete prospect at safety. He could stand to improve his ball skills a bit, but he has great range and is solid in run support. Most importantly, he is more than able to step up and cover slot WRs and TEs man to man, bringing a new dimension to the Defense. A year learning behind Ed Reed could do wonders for this kid.
Round 2: Oday Aboushi, LT, Virginia
If you've read my other posts you know I love this guy. He has quick feet and fits the zone blocking scheme perfectly. A true LT, Aboushi would allow us to move Oher to RT and Osemele to LG, solidifying every line spot but C with one pick.
Round 3: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
If we want our passing game to become more consistent then we need to go out and get an explosive player who can pick up big yards after the catch from the slot. Bailey more than fits that description..With defenses doubling Torrey Smith to shut down his deep speed, Bailey will make big plays underneath all game long.
Round 4: Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia
Terrence Cody has been disappointing this year and it would be prudent to bring in some competition. Geathers is massive and has some moves despite his size. He is an aggressive run stuffer who will be perfect in the middle of a 3 man front.
Round 5: Andrew Jackson, ILB, Western Kentucky
I have seen him starting to rise in mocks, but conventional wisdom says that an ILB from a tiny school like Western Kentucky won't go that high on draft day. This guy is from the same town as Ray Lewis and would jump at the opportunity to learn form his idol. He is a great run defender and an extremely aggressive player. He plays like a Raven, plain and simple.
Round 6: Dalton Freeman, C, Clemson
This guy has been solid this year and has good size and mobility for the zone blocking scheme. He and Gradkowski should have a very interesting battle for next year's starting spot at C.
Round 7: Kenny Okoro, CB, Wake Forest
With Webb's injury and Cary Williams' possible departure, it makes sense to bring in a young CB. Okoro is a developmental prospect, but he wouldn't be needed to start right away. He has great raw, phsyical skills and should develop into a fine #2/#3 type of CB in a couple of years.
Stm85's Ravens Mock Draft 2.0
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:14 PM
1(16): Colin Kaepernick, QB 2(49): DeMarcus Ware, OLB 3(80): Marcell Dareus, DT 4(113): Chris Long, DE
5(144): Michael Roos, LT 6 (177): Antonio Brown, WR 7 (208): Leon Hall, CB 8 (241): Stefen Wisniewski, C
9 (272): Philip Wheeler, LB 10 (306): Jonathan Stewart, RB 11 (337): Reggie Nelson, FS
12 (370): Todd Herremans, RG/RT
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:20 PM
Outside of your first pick I really like the draft. Good job
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:36 PM
As a Washington Wizards fan, drafting anybody with the first name Kwame makes me kringe. But I think these would be some solid picks. I like the Project pick on the line backer from Western Kentucky. It seems like you have a pretty good grasp on the ACC.
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:50 PM
Outside of your first pick I really like the draft. Good job
What are your concerns with a Vaccaro? Do you dislike him as a prospect or do you prefer another position?
1(16): Colin Kaepernick, QB 2(49): DeMarcus Ware, OLB 3(80): Marcell Dareus, DT 4(113): Chris Long, DE
5(144): Michael Roos, LT 6 (177): Antonio Brown, WR 7 (208): Leon Hall, CB 8 (241): Stefen Wisniewski, C
9 (272): Philip Wheeler, LB 10 (306): Jonathan Stewart, RB 11 (337): Reggie Nelson, FS
12 (370): Todd Herremans, RG/RT
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:54 PM
I actually like him just more as a mid 2nd type prospect rather than a first. I'd rather go D-Line in the firstWhat are your concerns with a Vaccaro? Do you dislike him as a prospect or do you prefer another position?
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 07:29 PM
1st draft i've seen no problems with. vaccaros tackling is a little concerning but he is still a great prospect. Most of your other picks are underrated players that have great value (at least at this point)
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 08:00 PM
I like the draft, safeties are high risk though.
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Posted 28 November 2012 - 08:47 PM
I like this draft, but I feel like you need to hit the d line a bit more and a bit earlier than round 4. I dont think we need anymore wide receivers as we have a lot of guys trying to compete to get on the field.
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Posted 29 November 2012 - 01:57 PM
yeah I like this draft, but instead of a WR in the 3rd, go with a 3-4 DE with potential, and then get the NT in the 4th....I truly think our D line needs some new faces, worst case scenario they provide solid depth to our heavy rotation.
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Posted 29 November 2012 - 09:28 PM
I like our 3-4 DEs. McPhee has been hurt but has good potential and Jones has stepped it up in recent weeks. Plus we have Tyson from the last draft and he has looked ok. I think upgrading our offensive weapons would be a more prudent move, especially since Q won't be around much longer and Jacoby Jones is only on a 2 year deal.
1(16): Colin Kaepernick, QB 2(49): DeMarcus Ware, OLB 3(80): Marcell Dareus, DT 4(113): Chris Long, DE
5(144): Michael Roos, LT 6 (177): Antonio Brown, WR 7 (208): Leon Hall, CB 8 (241): Stefen Wisniewski, C
9 (272): Philip Wheeler, LB 10 (306): Jonathan Stewart, RB 11 (337): Reggie Nelson, FS
12 (370): Todd Herremans, RG/RT
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 03:22 AM
d Line is our number one need. I question wether you've been watching games if you think otherwiseI like our 3-4 DEs. McPhee has been hurt but has good potential and Jones has stepped it up in recent weeks. Plus we have Tyson from the last draft and he has looked ok. I think upgrading our offensive weapons would be a more prudent move, especially since Q won't be around much longer and Jacoby Jones is only on a 2 year deal.
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 05:48 PM
d Line is our number one need. I question wether you've been watching games if you think otherwise
watching ESPN breaking down Ngata against SD was just so shocking. Even HE has struggled this year. DL and MLB should be 1st 2 picks.
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 06:50 PM
I was on board with this at first but my mind has changed. I say get a dominant NT, someone like Nix. Trade up to get him if necessary. Then get Jackson in the 4th as a MLB, or perhaps 3rd if he has a good combine. Andrew Jackson is very talented. I hope he declares.watching ESPN breaking down Ngata against SD was just so shocking. Even HE has struggled this year. DL and MLB should be 1st 2 picks.
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 07:34 PM
you can't just say x and y need to be our two first picks. If someone like jake Matthews happened to fall or chance Warmack they will be the number one guy on our board and you take them.watching ESPN breaking down Ngata against SD was just so shocking. Even HE has struggled this year. DL and MLB should be 1st 2 picks.
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Posted 03 December 2012 - 09:51 PM
I wasn't saying our D-line is doing well at all this year, I am simply saying that the unit's struggles are due to injuries rather than a lack of talent. NT should be addressed but I still think we are fine at DE for the long term. I think O line is the biggest need.
1(16): Colin Kaepernick, QB 2(49): DeMarcus Ware, OLB 3(80): Marcell Dareus, DT 4(113): Chris Long, DE
5(144): Michael Roos, LT 6 (177): Antonio Brown, WR 7 (208): Leon Hall, CB 8 (241): Stefen Wisniewski, C
9 (272): Philip Wheeler, LB 10 (306): Jonathan Stewart, RB 11 (337): Reggie Nelson, FS
12 (370): Todd Herremans, RG/RT
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