Welcome to Baltimore, Alex Lewis, Willie Henry, Kenneth Dixon, Round 4

[Moderator 3]

Work hard and you CAN make the roster.

[GrimCoconut]

Homerun 4th round, IMO. I love the Willie Henry pick especially. 

[Gordo52]

Dixon's a steal. Excited to see how we use him. We're soooooo deep at RB/TE. 

 

*Doesn't quite hit the hole like Devonta Freeman but that's who he reminds of.

Edited April 30, 2016 by Gordo52

[WilliamG]

11 minutes ago, Gordo52 said:

I think Dixon's a steal. Excited to see how we use him. We're soooooo deep at RB/TE. 

Just wanted to stop by a let you know what kind of person you're getting in KD.  Not only is he a fantastic running back but also a high character guy.  Can't imagine him ever causing any embarrassment to the organization.  I've had a lot of respective for him since he came out of high school to Tech, standing by his commitment and desire to play here.  Yes he had some nagging injuries but he played with them, imagine what he could have done without them.  Yes he's had some fumbles but those are generally related to his unwillingness to go down and trying to pick up the touchdown or first down.  Yes he played at a 'small' school but he would have been a stud anywhere.

Just glad he didn't go to the Patriots.

Will be a Ravens fan as long as he's with them team.  Good luck with the upcoming season and enjoy watching KD in the flesh.

 

 

[Gordo52]

3 minutes ago, WilliamG said:

Just wanted to stop by a let you know what kind of person you're getting in KD.  Not only is he a fantastic running back but also a high character guy.  Can't imagine him ever causing any embarrassment to the organization.  I've had a lot of respective for him since he came out of high school to Tech, standing by his commitment and desire to play here.  Yes he had some nagging injuries but he played with them, imagine what he could have done without them.  Yes he's had some fumbles but those are generally related to his unwillingness to go down and trying to pick up the touchdown or first down.  Yes he played at a 'small' school but he would have been a stud anywhere.

Just glad he didn't go to the Patriots.

Will be a Ravens fan as long as he's with them team.  Good luck with the upcoming season and enjoy watching KD in the flesh.

 

 

Thank you & same. He would be a weapon in New England's offense. 

[Cville-Raven]

Love the Kenneth Dixon pick. Hell, I like all of the 4th rounders even Moore.

[The Raven]

Willie Henry, to me, is more evidence of a shift to more 4-3 looks. I know Correa looks a typical 3-4 OLB, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a stand up backer on first and second down. He's fast enough to do it. He could take the Von Miller role, LB in base and DE in nickel.

Similarly, the big DE we got could be a DE in base but DT in nickel. 

Henry is the prototype three tech DT, not a two gapper by any means.

[rmw10]

Willie Henry is my guy.  Perfect 3T in nickel situations.

[Deflated Football]

KD is elusive and quick. Really like him. Plus he loves running people over. 

Edited April 30, 2016 by Deflated Football

[Virginia 55]

Kenneth Dixon might have saved our whole draft!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks for two good picks!

[Virginia 55]

2 hours ago, Moderator 3 said:

Work hard and you CAN make the roster.

He'll do more than just make the roster.  He is a star in the making!!! Give him a solid O-Line and he'll show you. 

[sflegend89]

Tavon Young - good nickel corner, looked great at the combine, really fluid hips and nice ball skills, reminds me of a slightly shorter Casey Hayward. Better to take a good nickel corner rather than a potential bust outside corner. Size was the only thing holding him back from being in the conversation higher in the draft, the coverage skills and physicality are there.

Chris Moore - I have a feeling we took the Patriots pick here which is always nice. He burned Eli Apple this year who of course went 10th overall, #1 CB off the board. I do have some concerns with him having enough speed to be a vertical threat in the NFL, that's where he makes his money and he doesn't have blazing speed like a Will Fuller for instance who is also a one trick pony. I would've rather had Killebrew here but that's just me, let's see how he get's on in Preseason against NFL corners. My least favorite pick this round.

Alex Lewis - Will probably be moved to guard, good depth and he may be the next Rick Wagner late round OL gem, like the pick, we needed more options at LG long term

Kenneth Dixon - Love this pick, I could see him being the starter long term. Put on the tape and he does it all, good vision as a runner, good enough speed to pull away from guys, can get physical and bounce off tacklers, very above average receiver, solid in pass protection. Think Alfred Morris, he's not ever going to be an elite RB but he does everything well and can be very productive for us.

Willie Henry - This guy just feels like a diamond in the rough. You know Jim gave his brother the insider info on him and sung his praises. Very athletic for a guy his size. I'm excited about this kid, our DL is looking nasty after this draft.

Edited April 30, 2016 by sflegend89

[ravefan52]

Kenneth Dixon is probably my favorite pick. A tough runner with great vision, agility and excellent receiving ability. He's always falling foward picking up more yards. Perfect fit in Trestman's offense. Henry is a great pick too and will add to a strong DT rotation. Young and Lewis should be good depth at positions that needed it.

[flynismo]

What a tremendous round for us. I see three guys who may have the potential to start for us inside of 2 years. Well played, Ravens.

[Winchester]

Ken Dixon is like Thomas Rawls and Dion Lewis hybrid somebody said. Sums it up best in my opinion. He should be as productive as Westbrook at the least. With a ceiling of priest Holmes!!! If ravens could trade for a WR  the offense will be awesome. I'm just not expecting Aiken to repeat and the receivers all have questions. I want to like Wallace but he is a30yrvold  one trick pony processed route running. And Perriman is unproven and campanaro has to play injury free. But Dixon is a big time receiving skills. Ravens should trade for a young upside receiver or vet in his prime.

Edited April 30, 2016 by Winchester

[ludy51]

One of the best round 4s in recent years across the league.

When Eric said we needed to nail the 4th round, he wasn't kidding. And we did.

[Daft Classic]

I love Alex Lewis because he wasn't even home when we drafted him. Harbaugh called and his mom answered. She said "Who's calling for him?" and John said "Uh, the Baltimore Ravens" and then looked up to Ozzie and said "What do we do, he isn't home?"

[JoeyFlex5]

100% we just found 2 offensive cornerstones this year. Kenneth dixon will be our biggest offensive weapon in the future.

[rmw10]

6 minutes ago, Daft Classic said:

I love Alex Lewis because he wasn't even home when we drafted him. Harbaugh called and his mom answered. She said "Who's calling for him?" and John said "Uh, the Baltimore Ravens" and then looked up to Ozzie and said "What do we do, he isn't home?"

Yep he was at the grocery store.  Certainly an interesting story to tell.

[sflegend89]

I honestly think Dixon could end up being the 2nd best RB from this class behind Elliott. Absolute steal in the 4th round.

[usmccharles]

3 hours ago, Deflated Football said:

KD is elusive and quick. Really like him. Plus he loves running people over. 

He looks for contact, love it.  I like this pick. 

[JimmyBlack]

2 hours ago, sflegend89 said:

Tavon Young - good nickel corner, looked great at the combine, really fluid hips and nice ball skills, reminds me of a slightly shorter Casey Hayward. Better to take a good nickel corner rather than a potential bust outside corner. Size was the only thing holding him back from being in the conversation higher in the draft, the coverage skills and physicality are there.

Chris Moore - I have a feeling we took the Patriots pick here which is always nice. He burned Eli Apple this year who of course went 10th overall, #1 CB off the board. I do have some concerns with him having enough speed to be a vertical threat in the NFL, that's where he makes his money and he doesn't have blazing speed like a Will Fuller for instance who is also a one trick pony. I would've rather had Killebrew here but that's just me, let's see how he get's on in Preseason against NFL corners. My least favorite pick this round.

Alex Lewis - Will probably be moved to guard, good depth and he may be the next Rick Wagner late round OL gem, like the pick, we needed more options at LG long term

Kenneth Dixon - Love this pick, I could see him being the starter long term. Put on the tape and he does it all, good vision as a runner, good enough speed to pull away from guys, can get physical and bounce off tacklers, very above average receiver, solid in pass protection. Think Alfred Morris, he's not ever going to be an elite RB but he does everything well and can be very productive for us.

Willie Henry - This guy just feels like a diamond in the rough. You know Jim gave his brother the insider info on him and sung his praises. Very athletic for a guy his size. I'm excited about this kid, our DL is looking nasty after this draft.

Dixon has that it factor for passing downs... very above average receiver, solid in pass protection.

[Winchester]

He is going to be priest Holmes. Ron Stanley needs to hit the weight program to get back to dominant run blocking and help Dixon to multiple 2000 all purpose yards seasons. He should be the #1 runner as a rookie

Edited May 1, 2016 by Winchester

[K-Dog]

Dixon and Henry  look good to me.

[Cillmatic]

6 minutes ago, Winchester said:

He is going to be priest Holmes. Ron Stanley needs to hit the weight program to get back to dominant run blocking and help Dixon to multiple 2000 all purpose yards seasons. He should be the #1 runner as a rookie

Dixon ain't Doing anything any time soon.

[chunkywill25]

man dixon has awesome hands. goes up like a receiver effortlessly

[Somerset Ravens]

41 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

Dixon ain't Doing anything any time soon.

Dixon is a good all purpose back, a fantastic value for a fourth round pick. Hardcore Henry is an excellent addition to our DL rotation.

[Cillmatic]

8 minutes ago, Somerset Ravens said:

Dixon is a good all purpose back, a fantastic value for a fourth round pick. Hardcore Henry is an excellent addition to our DL rotation.

Dixon is the 4th or 5th RB on the roster right now. 

[GrimCoconut]

4 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

Dixon is the 4th or 5th RB on the roster right now. 

That doesn't mean much. He could easily surpass all of them. He's a pretty talented prospect. I wouldn't be surprised if he beat out a lot of guys here. We have a lot of RB but I don't think all of them make the roster, obviously. I think only 3-4 make it. There's legit competition here. I think that's what I learned this weekend. There's open competition and practically everyone is up for a job. 

[Cillmatic]

8 hours ago, GrimCoconut said:

That doesn't mean much. He could easily surpass all of them. He's a pretty talented prospect. I wouldn't be surprised if he beat out a lot of guys here. We have a lot of RB but I don't think all of them make the roster, obviously. I think only 3-4 make it. There's legit competition here. I think that's what I learned this weekend. There's open competition and practically everyone is up for a job. 

Maybe it's just me, I hate the pick in general, RB just isn't an important enough spot to draft 3 in 3 consecutive years and pay another.

Edited May 1, 2016 by Cillmatic