Another Too Early Mock Draft

[RaineV1]

Here's another mock with taking the Ravens' latest win into account. I'm thinking the Ravens' end up picking around 10, give or take. Also, I've tried to pick guys that aren't picked for us as often, so it'll be a little different rather than saying the same players over and over.

 

Round 1: Emmanuel Ogbah, OLB, Oklahoma st.

 

What made Suggs such a great player is that he was a true, every down OLB. He was one of the best pass rushers, but he could also contain the run, and sniff out screen plays. That is the type of OLB the Ravens need to get, and Ogbah might be our best chance at finding another OLB like that. He is a physical specimen who's more than capable of dealing with tackles and TEs at the next level. Plus he'll get the chance to learn from two of the best and a good positional coach.

 

Round 2: Antonio Morrison, ILB, Florida

The on-field leader of the best defense in college football. He's a bit small for an ILB, but he's the perfect size to be a LB/Safety hybrid, and will add some much need speed and coverage ability to the Ravens' defense. With his great agility he can be the guy to handle TEs and RBs in coverage, disrupt stretch runs, and blitz QBs. He'll be a perfect long term partner for Mosley in the middle of defense. If Morrison and Ogbah live up to their potential, the Ravens could develop a dominate front 7.

 

Round 3: Kenny Lawler, WR, California

A long-limbed receiver with excellent hand-eye coordination. He has the ability to reach out or go up for those hard to catch passes and pull them in (as shown in the picture). He also has a surprising amount of shiftiness in the open field, making him good at getting yards after the catch. And he shows no fear of contact, so he won't get a case of alligator arms when a safety is nearby. With some experience he could become a high end #2 and a great long term compliment to Perriman.

 

Round 3 (comp): Adam Gotsis, DT/DE, Georgie Tech

 

He has the prototypical 3-4 DE build, and displays surprising quickness and strength. He's a bit raw, but the Ravens have a very good DL coach, and he could turn into a solid rotational piece for us.

 

Round 4: Evan Boehm, C, Missouri

 

It's no secret that the Ravens have been kinda bad in short yardage situations. Well, this is where Boehm comes into into play. With a bit of seasoning, he'll be the center that really helps to grind out yards in the middle. As CBS describes him, he's a coke machine with arms and legs. He's a very thick, very strong lineman that will be the one that can push around big DTs and NTs. Also, he's a former amateur wrestling champion, and his great understanding of leverage really shows when he's pushing around other big guys.

 

Round 4: Deon Bush, Safety, Miami

 

To quote CBS's draft board: Whether it be in run support, protecting the middle against the pass or as a gunner on special teams, Bush is a heat-seeking missile with a knack for delivering monster hits.

 

Bush is an enforcer, similar to the way Pollard played. Though Bush is a bit better at covering deep passes. Also, he has been really good at causing fumbles.

 

Round 4 (comp): Eric Murray, CB, Minnesota

 

He's a jack of all trades at CB, with the ability to play press, off, and zone. Murray doesn't make big plays, but he will shadow a receiver and keep him from making the catch. He also has a terrific work ethic, and is more than willing to help out on special teams.

 

Round 4 (comp): Jordan Swindle, OT, Kentucky

 

Needs to bulk up a bit, but he shows the ability to mirror edge rushers and keep them away from the QB. Definitely more of a pass blocker than a run blocker, but would be an upgrade over Hurst as the backup T.

 

And I'm going to end it there.

[KDUBB44]

Ogbah and Morrison are a bit of reach

[JoeyFlex5]

Not liking that 2nd round pick at all.. The rest is alright, although I have a lot of guys I'd target over ogbah, and I'm an ogbah fan

[usmccharles]

I like the Ogbah pick in the sense i love the guy.  Just not sure where hes going to be worth the value

[PurpleCity5]

It depends on where we are picking and who is available to decide whether or not Ogbah is a reach. Just curious, which prospect do you think will be picked ahead of us?

I have to be honest, I'm not big on the 2nd round pick. I wouldn't be upset but we have much bigger needs to address. I won't downplay the possibly need of an ILB since Daryl Smith could be gone and we badly lack speed when it comes to Linebackers as a whole.

[usmccharles]

It depends on where we are picking and who is available to decide whether or not Ogbah is a reach. Just curious, which prospect do you think will be picked ahead of us?

I have to be honest, I'm not big on the 2nd round pick. I wouldn't be upset but we have much bigger needs to address. I won't downplay the possibly need of an ILB since Daryl Smith could be gone and we badly lack speed when it comes to Linebackers as a whole.

I agree.  At this point its so  hard to tell how draft boards will line up, that being said we also have no clue how the Ravens draft board will look.  If we pick at ten i think the obvious guys are gone....Bosa, Tunsil, Stanley (maybe) VH3, ramsey, Jaylon Smith, so theres 6...i dont know who the other potential guys left would be....

[52liveforever]

If the Ogbah pick is trading back for some extra picks, its genius. Otherwise like others said before its a little bit of a reach.

[usmccharles]

If the Ogbah pick is trading back for some extra picks, its genius. Otherwise like others said before its a little bit of a reach.

If he turns into our next Suggs is it still a reach?

[Cillmatic]

If he turns into our next Suggs is it still a reach?

Hindsight is 20/20; chances are he wouldn't be that. You might as well say taking a projected UFA in the firs round isn't reaching if he turns out to be good. Edited December 29, 2015 by Cillmatic

[usmccharles]

Hindsight is 20/20; chances are he wouldn't be that. You might as well say taking a projected UFA in the firs round isn't reaching if he turns out to be good.

I was literally asking a question...i agree its a slim chance hes the next Suggs, was just playing the hypothetical game

[PurpleCity5]

I agree. At this point its so hard to tell how draft boards will line up, that being said we also have no clue how the Ravens draft board will look. If we pick at ten i think the obvious guys are gone....Bosa, Tunsil, Stanley (maybe) VH3, ramsey, Jaylon Smith, so theres 6...i dont know who the other potential guys left would be....

Right now we are at 8, I do believe if we lose the next game, we should rise a bit. Anyways, even at 10 I think Ramsey or Hargreaves has a shot of falling to us.

[RaineV1]

It depends on where we are picking and who is available to decide whether or not Ogbah is a reach. Just curious, which prospect do you think will be picked ahead of us?

I have to be honest, I'm not big on the 2nd round pick. I wouldn't be upset but we have much bigger needs to address. I won't downplay the possibly need of an ILB since Daryl Smith could be gone and we badly lack speed when it comes to Linebackers as a whole.

I'm think VH3, Stanley, Tunsil, and Bosa would be gone by the time the Ravens get to pick, especially if they end up 6-10 by beating the Bengals' bench. Out of the the next tier of prospects, I just think Ogbah has the highest ceiling, and is at a position that we have a history of developing well, so I'd pick him over Treadwell and maybe even Ramsay there.

[usmccharles]

I'm think VH3, Stanley, Tunsil, and Bosa would be gone by the time the Ravens get to pick, especially if they end up 6-10 by beating the Bengals' bench. Out of the the next tier of prospects, I just think Ogbah has the highest ceiling, and is at a position that we have a history of developing well, so I'd pick him over Treadwell and maybe even Ramsay there.

They have no reason to sit their starters when they are still fighting for the second seed

[PurpleCity5]

I'm think VH3, Stanley, Tunsil, and Bosa would be gone by the time the Ravens get to pick, especially if they end up 6-10 by beating the Bengals' bench. Out of the the next tier of prospects, I just think Ogbah has the highest ceiling, and is at a position that we have a history of developing well, so I'd pick him over Treadwell and maybe even Ramsay there.

Yeah, the Bengals would be shooting themselves in the foot if they rest their starters. The Broncos-Chargers game starts later on during the day so it automatically rules them out from pulling their starters. 

 

Also getting back to who should be there, if those guys are gone, then that will leave us with Ogbah, Jack, Treadwell, Lawson, and Billings. I do believe Ogbah has a good chance being our guy if we are stuck with those prospects.

[Robbyrobbass]

A mlb in the second lol

[cushrinada1986]

Ravens might be able to trade up and get Ogbah in the early second, late first round if need be(anyone know if Erick Striker is showing 2nd-3rd round value?). I love the Eric Murray pick. Would love to team him up with Hargraves and Jimmy with Web replacing #23. back there. Sherece Wright and Kyle Arrington  are good depth players but we need fresh legs in the secondary to keep up with the passing game in the current league.

[hn68wb4]

Unlike others I don't hate the Ogbah pick, in the top 10 no thanks but I expect us to win next week against a QBless (right now Wenning may be the starter...) Bengals team that has already locked a playoff spot. We are going to swing from a top 5 pick to early teens in two weeks which is unfortunate but I'm glad we haven't given up, superstars can be found anywhere in the first, dropping isn't a disaster. If we don't win then no thanks, Ogbah is a reach in the top 10, surely a better player would fall to us or a guy like Stanley would be available.

I'm not really a fan of Morrison, his tape doesn't jump out to me to warrant an earlyish 2nd rounder. At that point there would be better options at ILB and in general.

I don't like Lawler in the third. I don't like his release off the line or his acceleration plus it sounds like he'll state for his senior year, and he should.

Edited December 29, 2015 by hn68wb4

[52liveforever]

If he turns into our next Suggs is it still a reach?

And what if Tom Brady had of gone in the first round? Sure if he ends up being the next Suggs then thats great. It really all depends on where he is on the board and while I think he's high, eight is just too early.

[usmccharles]

And what if Tom Brady had of gone in the first round? Sure if he ends up being the next Suggs then thats great. It really all depends on where he is on the board and while I think he's high, eight is just too early.

my point was would people still feel it's a reach if that was the outcome... Tom Brady didn't go in the first. That story is done. Ogbah's is just starting so we don't know

[zuilyas]

Thank you for bringing up Deon Bush!!! Really underrated prospect!

[zuilyas]

What I love about these threads is how well thought out the mocks are! Many intriguing options...

Edited December 31, 2015 by zuilyas

[RaineV1]

Thank you for bringing up Deon Bush!!! Really underrated prospect!

I really like his playmaking ability, and his swagger, for lack of a better term. I miss having a really physical safety like that.

[zuilyas]

I really like his playmaking ability, and his swagger, for lack of a better term. I miss having a really physical safety like that.

He's a physical safety who can do everything. Injuries are a concern with Bush, though. I'm not totally sure if his body can hold up with him trying to knock everyone out all the time. He had a sports hernia injury that messed him up his sophomore year, but he's been otherwise terrific despite playing in an awful scheme. I think he's a cerebral player who improved and seems to work very hard. Can also slide over to corner if need be. He'll test well at the combine, so I'm not sure where he'll go, but I suspect anywhere from rounds 3-5. 

[ellicottraven]

If he turns into our next Suggs is it still a reach?

I think the operative word there is "if" and not necessarily the "next Suggs". 

[usmccharles]

I think the operative word there is "if" and not necessarily the "next Suggs". 

well i agree...i was just trying to get an opinion on something.  Turns out thats impossible