Under the Radar Selections

[rmw10]

3 minutes ago, usmccharles said:

are you thinking 2nd or 3rd round?

I think he's a 2nd round guy, but it wouldn't shock me if a team last 1st took a shot, and it wouldn't shock me if he went early 3rd either.  I have a high-mid 2nd value on him.

[hn68wb4]

You want a surprise under-the-radar pick if we trade back in the first? Jarrad Davis, man I love this kid and I think he fits so well with what we've got. Mosley is best when he's got a primary coverage LB beside him and if there's anything Davis can do it's cover, he's, in my opinion, easily the best coverage LB in the class. We all assumed that Correa will be the replacement for Orr, but has anyone actually affiliated with the team said that that is our intent with him? All I have heard them say is that moving him around so much was a mistake last year, but I don't recall anyone from the FO or coaching staff say he'll be primarily inside next year. Personally I like Correa more at EDGE than inside, he's athletic but putting him inside takes away one of his biggest strengths - his jump off the snap. I think Davis can be plugged in next to Mosley and handle the primary coverage responsibilities from the get go.

Recently I've seen a couple mocks giving us Foster at 16 and that's what's spurred me suddenly pushing Davis. I think Davis fits our defense much better than Foster does. You can always use a guy that sets a physical tone like Foster does, but I think Davis' coverage abilities really make him better for us. Pair with that his athleticism and sure tackling and I think this guy jsut doesn't get the love he deserves - mainly do to his injuries, which are a legitimate concern. 

I'd be surprised, but I wouldn't be disappointed if we traded back and grabbed him.

[DomMcRaven]

22 minutes ago, hn68wb4 said:

You want a surprise under-the-radar pick if we trade back in the first? Jarrad Davis, man I love this kid and I think he fits so well with what we've got. Mosley is best when he's got a primary coverage LB beside him and if there's anything Davis can do it's cover, he's, in my opinion, easily the best coverage LB in the class. We all assumed that Correa will be the replacement for Orr, but has anyone actually affiliated with the team said that that is our intent with him? All I have heard them say is that moving him around so much was a mistake last year, but I don't recall anyone from the FO or coaching staff say he'll be primarily inside next year. Personally I like Correa more at EDGE than inside, he's athletic but putting him inside takes away one of his biggest strengths - his jump off the snap. I think Davis can be plugged in next to Mosley and handle the primary coverage responsibilities from the get go.

Recently I've seen a couple mocks giving us Foster at 16 and that's what's spurred me suddenly pushing Davis. I think Davis fits our defense much better than Foster does. You can always use a guy that sets a physical tone like Foster does, but I think Davis' coverage abilities really make him better for us. Pair with that his athleticism and sure tackling and I think this guy jsut doesn't get the love he deserves - mainly do to his injuries, which are a legitimate concern. 

I'd be surprised, but I wouldn't be disappointed if we traded back and grabbed him.

Will Foster even fall to 16? I don't even know if he gets past the Bengals. 

[hn68wb4]

3 minutes ago, DomMcRaven said:

Will Foster even fall to 16? I don't even know if he gets past the Bengals. 

Possibly, I just saw a few mocks with us grabbing him and I've held the opinion for forever that I like Jarrad Davis the best, at least for us, in this ILB class. If the choice is Reuben Foster at 16 or trading back and landing Davis, then I'd choose Davis all day. I don't necessarily think he'll be available when we pick, but given his offseason I wouldn't be shocked.

 

[usmccharles]

2 hours ago, DomMcRaven said:

Will Foster even fall to 16? I don't even know if he gets past the Bengals. 

I think he could even go to the Titans unless Adams is on the board

[rossihunter2]

7 hours ago, DomMcRaven said:

Will Foster even fall to 16? I don't even know if he gets past the Bengals. 

I'm not sure the bengals pick him - I expect him to be gone before the bengals but I think they might pass on him anyway - I think they have bigger needs elsewhere

[Drew P]

Carlos Henderson WR LA Tech. Mid round pick

[RaineV1]

6 hours ago, rossihunter2 said:

I'm not sure the bengals pick him - I expect him to be gone before the bengals but I think they might pass on him anyway - I think they have bigger needs elsewhere

Agreed. I see the Bengals going for Barnett instead since they really need someone that can get pressure opposite of Dunlap. I think Foster either goes to the Chargers, Saints, or Cardinals.

[rossihunter2]

23 minutes ago, RaineV1 said:

Agreed. I see the Bengals going for Barnett instead since they really need someone that can get pressure opposite of Dunlap. I think Foster either goes to the Chargers, Saints, or Cardinals.

i agree with that hands down unless maybe the titans decide he's the one if garrett, hooker, adams and thomas are gone and teams have an issue with allen's shoulder maybe - otherwise i agree with you it's probably one of those 3 teams

[-Truth-]

5 hours ago, Drew P said:

Carlos Henderson WR LA Tech. Mid round pick

I've seen him in the 2nd-3rd range mostly, at least via CBS Sports, ESPN Insider and Matt Miller, but I do agree in that he is flying somewhat under the radar in discussions.

[ravefan52]

1 hour ago, -Truth- said:

I've seen him in the 2nd-3rd range mostly, at least via CBS Sports, ESPN Insider and Matt Miller, but I do agree in that he is flying somewhat under the radar in discussions.

He'd be a good 3rd round pick. Same with Taywan Taylor who doesn't get enough love imo

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Dorian Johnson I don't hear getting much love.... 

but if we're looking for an interior lineman 2nd maybe 3rd rd he's a guy I'd be pumped about. 

He's a powerful, sturdy guy with an ability to move a bit. Might be the 2nd best pure OG prospect in the draft behind Lamp. 

[Edgar]

Joe Mathis is a PERFECT fit for ravens at OLB.

He is one of the more evolved pass rushers in this class.

Great hand fighter, constantly working hands to gain advantage.

Bends edge..wins a multitude of ways. He's too much for tackles he faces and constantly brings pressure. 

Tons of pop in his hands. Literally puts tackles on their butt with violence.Routinely jolts them backwards.

Can't believe no one's talking about this guy. Watch him vs. Stanford. Watch him beat the tackles that handled Takk (who I like).

Sets the edge, gets off blocks and makes stops in the run game.

Has injury history and very limited time to this point.

More complete player than many early round edge rushers right now. Can't believe this guy is getting no mentions.

I was high on him a few months ago but just re watched. If convinced about medical he is an absolute and unadulterated bargain where he is projected.

[ravensnation5220]

How about Adoree Jackson in round 1. Maybe as a trade back option or even at 16.

Very clean prospect (we all know how much that means to the ravens) and productive.

Has gotten better every year and could provide some offensive firepower.

Has added value as an elite return man as well. Id honestly be super excited if we picked him my self

[hn68wb4]

23 minutes ago, ravensnation5220 said:

How about Adoree Jackson in round 1. Maybe as a trade back option or even at 16.

Very clean prospect (we all know how much that means to the ravens) and productive.

Has gotten better every year and could provide some offensive firepower.

Has added value as an elite return man as well. Id honestly be super excited if we picked him my self

I don't know if I can see him going in the first at all, let alone 16th overall. Way too raw on defense to justify taking him over any other top CB. Return abilities are great and all, but I wouldn't take a return specialist in the first. I think he's way too risky of a prospect to go so early.

[RaineV1]

2 hours ago, ravensnation5220 said:

How about Adoree Jackson in round 1. Maybe as a trade back option or even at 16.

Very clean prospect (we all know how much that means to the ravens) and productive.

Has gotten better every year and could provide some offensive firepower.

Has added value as an elite return man as well. Id honestly be super excited if we picked him my self

I don't see Adoree Jackson as a first round. Maybe at the end of the first round, if Atlanta or New England really loved him, but that's the absolute earliest for him. I like him, but I've never considered him a first rounder.

[JoeyFlex5]

I like adoree Jackson but I would only take him if we traded back... twice. Say we moved back with a mid 20s team like the packers or cowboys, then again with NO or ATL, or even with the miners at 34, picking up something like 2 third rounders.

[PurpleHorseman]

Dorian Johnson is an all around Guard/center that may be able to play RT. He is very athletic for zone schemes and he can drive his opponent off the ball.  He isn't in any mocks and nobody is talking about him. He may be better than Lamp who is overrated in my opinion. Lamp can play in the NFL. But the Zack Martin comparisons are totally ludicrous my opinion.

The edge rushers from IL. have potential. Phillips and Smoot. Need to add a little power but are very athletic flexible and explosive. At this point are only 3-4 rush olbs. Have to get stronger before playing on the line across from 315lb lineman

Edited April 19 by PurpleHorseman