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[Mashed Potatoes]

NFL.com: 2/25 Mock Draft Bucky Brooks
https://www.nfl.com/...-add-a-receiver




Malaki Starks
Georgia · S · Junior

If the Ravens stick to their usual script of selecting the best player available in Round 1, it's hard to imagine Starks getting past them at No. 27. The Georgia standout is a versatile defender with an old-school game that fits Baltimore's bully style.

He may indeed be a good pick for us, but I always disregard analysis that starts with a story about our defense bullying other teams. Our defense has been good but that's a lazy narrative relic from the past.

[BaltBird 24]

Yeah, this defense doesn't really have any bullies on it anymore. Maybe Hamilton. Roquan is far from Ray, Suggs, Scott, etc.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Would prefer Emmanwori over Starks if they go S, but Emmanwori supposedly killed it at the combine so he could be off the board.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Grading how top 25 prospects fared at NFL combine

[jamesdean]

Would prefer Emmanwori over Starks if they go S, but Emmanwori supposedly killed it at the combine so he could be off the board.

I prefer him over Starks also but after how explosive his combine performance was, it's going to be tough to have him sitting at 27.  Not impossible but unlikely.  Almost all of the mock drafts I've looked out recently have the Ravens taking OT Josh Conerly.  If they can't sign Stanley and he bolts, getting Conerly would be ideal.  He's not perfect but he's an elite pass protector and that's always valued.  

[Biggsy]

I see Burden falling into the late 20's in a lot of mocks. I know it's not a need, but I would love to trot out a 3 wide set of Flowers, Bateman and Burden. Plus if they do decide to part with Andrews for cap space, it gives you a playmaker right back.

[You Play to Win the Game]

He’s a great talent that was in a bad offense in a really tough conference. Burden is being disrespected right now IMO.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Panic meter after poor NFL combine performances

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: 3/5 Mock
https://www.cbssport...or-michigan-cb/

 

 

Round 1 - Pick 27

 

Aireontae Ersery OT

Minnesota • Sr • 6'6" / 330 lbs

Projected Team Baltimore PROSPECT RNK 41st POSITION RNK 6th

 

The tackle-guard flexibility will draw the Ravens toward Ersery, and he had clean quality film at tackle over the past few seasons at Minnesota. Now we know he's a supremely gifted athlete.

[BSLChrisStoner]

I have no thoughts on Ersery, but I'm 100% positive the Ravens won't be taking him at 27 if they have him around 41st on their board.

[jamesdean]

I have no thoughts on Ersery, but I'm 100% positive the Ravens won't be taking him at 27 if they have him around 41st on their board.

I think Conerly is better and if he's there at 27, it wouldn't surprise me if the Ravens grab him.  That said, if Emmanwori is still on the board, it will be hard to pass on him. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

If Ronnie walks then there is a chance we draft OL in 1st round. EDC made it known Ronnie is their priority heading into the offseason and I expect something to get done. If it does it takes 1st round OL completely out of the equation

[BSLChrisStoner]

The Ringer: 3/5 Mock

https://nfldraft.the....com/mock-draft

 

27: Nic Scourton, Edge Rusher Texas A&M

 

The Ravens look to add depth and talent to the trenches here, grabbing a powerful pass rusher in Scourton. The former Aggies standout brings power with his bull rush, collapsing pockets and forcing quarterbacks off their spot. He should feature early on in the team’s defensive line rotation and give that unit a boost in intensity. 

[jamesdean]

It will be a stretch for Mike Green to slide to 27 but if he does, that's another enticing player with huge upside. He was a terror off the edge in college and could be a sack machine in the NFL.

[Biggsy]

It will be a stretch for Mike Green to slide to 27 but if he does, that's another enticing player with huge upside. He was a terror off the edge in college and could be a sack machine in the NFL.

I don't think it's that much of a stretch. He's going anywhere from 17 to 30 in every mock I've seen. Feel like the most common spots I see are 17 to Cincy, or 28 to Detroit.

I'd be happy with him. One of his biggest knocks is his conditioning. Dude goes 120% on every play, and at the end of games he's completely worn down. That and getting out of position, hunting splash plays.

But he has phenomenal athleticism for the position. Really quick off of the snap. Great pass rusher. And on the Ravens he can stay fresh while rotating in and out.

Honestly, there are a bunch of players I'd be extremely happy with at 27. I feel like the depth of this draft is from the late 1st to the 3rd. Which has me expecting a trade back if someone unexpected doesn't fall. Ozzie and EDC have set a precedent. If they're on the clock at 27, and they have 10 guys all rated similarly, they'll try and trade back a little to pick up some more capital.

[jamesdean]

I don't think it's that much of a stretch. He's going anywhere from 17 to 30 in every mock I've seen. Feel like the most common spots I see are 17 to Cincy, or 28 to Detroit.

I'd be happy with him. One of his biggest knocks is his conditioning. Dude goes 120% on every play, and at the end of games he's completely worn down. That and getting out of position, hunting splash plays.

But he has phenomenal athleticism for the position. Really quick off of the snap. Great pass rusher. And on the Ravens he can stay fresh while rotating in and out.

Honestly, there are a bunch of players I'd be extremely happy with at 27. I feel like the depth of this draft is from the late 1st to the 3rd. Which has me expecting a trade back if someone unexpected doesn't fall. Ozzie and EDC have set a precedent. If they're on the clock at 27, and they have 10 guys all rated similarly, they'll try and trade back a little to pick up some more capital.

If Green was sitting there at 27, that would be a tough one for me to pass on.  Virtually every draft pick has weaknesses if scouts want to knit pick but Green could be one of those guys who will give you 10-15 sacks his first year and blossom after that into a complete player.  Potentially, he could be the next Suggs.  If he's gone and Emmanwori  or Starks is still there at 27, I think EDC will pick one of them.  With Stanley signed, I don't think he'll be as urgent about the OL and will wait to the later rounds to add depth. 

[hallas]

Mekari to Jacksonville.

 

2026 4th rounder for us probably?   It's nice having a utility guy in the OL but I'll take the 4th rounder.

[BSLChrisStoner]

USA Today: Draft Roundup

https://www.usatoday...cy/82272093007/

 

27. Baltimore Ravens

33rd Team: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

CBS Sports: Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

PFF: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Athletic: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon

[McNulty]

I'd be livid with all of those.  

[BSLChrisStoner]

NFL.com: 3/5 Mock Charles Davis

https://www.nfl.com/...n-dart-go-1-2-3

 

 

James Pearce, Tennessee, EDGE

Baltimore's mantra is "Play like a Raven." This Tennessee prospect, who blew up the combine, fits that to a Power T.