With the Super Bowl and collegiate all-star games in the rear-view mirror, all attention now turns towards the NFL combine and the start of free agency.
Baltimore has the No. 30 overall pick in April’s draft and little salary cap space to make a splash, making the Ravens one team to watch in the NFL this spring.
NFL Network’s senior draft analyst and former Eagles staffer, Daniel Jeremiah, had his first conference call of the season, focusing on the upcoming scouting combine.
Jeremiah discussed Baltimore potentially targeting an offensive tackle in the first round and the potential for other significant named additions on both sides of the ball.
Daniel Jeremiah on the top guy at cornerback
Nov 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Cam Johnson (14) tries to catch a pass as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) defends during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore has four cornerbacks testing some form of free agency, and it’ll be a need this offseason.
Jeremiah told Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia that there would be good cornerback options in the first round’s back half.
Nate Wiggins from Clemson, Cooper DeJean of Iowa, and Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. were his third cornerbacks off the board.
Jeremiah on the best linebacker in the draft
The Ravens are replacing Patrick Queen, and there are several talented inside or off-the-ball linebackers for Baltimore to key in on.
When asked about the best player at the position, Jeremiah referenced Michigan’s Junior Colson as that guy.
Colson led the National champions with 95 total tackles — a full 30 tackles more than the Wolverines’ next leading tackler.
Colson led the team with 11 tackles in the massive win over Ohio State — tying a season-best he set against…
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Author : Ravens Wire
Publish date : 2024-02-22 21:17:38
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