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[BSLKyleJAndrews]

Here is Mike and I's first mock draft of the offseason:

 

https://baltimorespo...mock-draft-1-0/

[Biggsy]

I feel like Keon Coleman is one of those guys that skyrockets as the draft gets closer. His size/athleticism combo is rare. And he is really good on contested catches. Feel like he's a low 4.4 or 4.3 forty away from being an easy top 15 pick. I would love for the Ravens to take him at 30. But I just don't see it right now. Maybe if he puts up 4.5 or worse, and is average in his workouts.

Benson would be an interesting pick at 30. I don't like the idea of taking a RB in the 1st if hes not a top playmaker. Benson could be that. But I would prefer waiting until the 2nd or 3rd where you can still grab a difference maker like Corum or Wright.

[jamesdean]

If it were me, I take the best OL available at 30.  Then again, drafting so low, they might just take the best player available. 

[mdrunning]

If it were me, I take the best OL available at 30.  Then again, drafting so low, they might just take the best player available. 

Or they may just trade down.

[SonicAttack]

I guess Ozzie is still involved in the drafts and trades, and helps Eric.  

[Biggsy]

If it were me, I take the best OL available at 30. Then again, drafting so low, they might just take the best player available.

I would hope they stay value-based. Taking OL just to take it isn't the best idea.

[Ravens2006]

In reality, it's always been "best player available at a priority position of need".

They're not taking a QB at 30 even if it's the best player available. Probably not a LB either, Simpson is probably next man up for Queen. Won't be a C. Probably not a S.

[Biggsy]

In reality, it's always been "best player available at a priority position of need".

They're not taking a QB at 30 even if it's the best player available. Probably not a LB either, Simpson is probably next man up for Queen. Won't be a C. Probably not a S.

It's all relative. We're more than likely losing Stone. So if a stud safety is there, it's not out of the realm for the Ravens to take him. With Williams recent history, it wouldn't be the worst pick. Same with a ILB. Or really even a center if he can also play either guard spot. I'd say QB, may be the only position truly off the board at 30. And honestly, if I'm the Ravens, I'm looking at QB in the mid rounds. Lamar's injury history over the last 4 years doesn't exactly inspire confidence that he can make it a full 17+. Doesn't hurt to have a back up with some potential.

[hallas]

I feel like Keon Coleman is one of those guys that skyrockets as the draft gets closer. His size/athleticism combo is rare. And he is really good on contested catches. Feel like he's a low 4.4 or 4.3 forty away from being an easy top 15 pick. I would love for the Ravens to take him at 30. But I just don't see it right now. Maybe if he puts up 4.5 or worse, and is average in his workouts.

Benson would be an interesting pick at 30. I don't like the idea of taking a RB in the 1st if hes not a top playmaker. Benson could be that. But I would prefer waiting until the 2nd or 3rd where you can still grab a difference maker like Corum or Wright.

I don't love his inability to get separation in college. He's playing against better DBs in the pro game. But then separation isn't the be all end all. If it were then Rashod Bateman would be OPOY.

[Biggsy]

I don't love his inability to get separation in college. He's playing against better DBs in the pro game. But then separation isn't the be all end all. If it were then Rashod Bateman would be OPOY.

Depends on the reason he lacked separation. If it's due to a lack of athleticism, or short area quickness, that's a problem. If it's due to poor route running technique, that can be fixed. Just watching him, I really don't think it's athleticism based. He has good footwork after the catch. And he can make people miss. But you can see him round routes off, vs planting and cutting with suddenness.

He definitely has his warts. But I think phenomenal workouts, and low forty numbers combined with his size and contested catch ability, will blind someone in the top 15.