All eyes forward pic.twitter.com/Qtb5Z78m0t
Man…that highway schedule is completely brutal. Touring to Arrowhead, Buffalo, Inexperienced Bay, and Minnesota is a brutal group of video games. Additionally, anybody discover it bizarre how the NFL at all times makes the Ravens go to Arrowhead but they haven’t been to Baltimore within the common season since 2021? No? Simply me? Okay.
Anyway, the 2025 Ravens will likely be battle examined, little question about that.
For this Mock Draft Friday, we are going to contemplate upside and potential as the principle elements in deciding on our picks.
Jalon Walker goes to take some explaining. Whereas the cardboard says Edge, he didn’t play Edge within the literal sense. He performed extra linebacker whereas at Georgia, but he nonetheless managed to guide the crew in Sacks in 2023. So, why does each analyst say he’s transferring to Edge? Effectively, he simply profiles higher there within the NFL.
That is why I like Jalon Walker at EDGE extra at linebacker. He appears extra pure speeding off the sting. Explosive, violent, and efficient strain maker w/ good edge setting skill.
One in every of my favourite reps. Flash the within hand and dip below to get to the QB. pic.twitter.com/sSYnkulhtF
I actually wasn’t too certain about Walker, however after watching his tape, I utterly perceive those that see a place change coming. He won’t be as productive as, say, Mike Inexperienced or James Pearce at first, however I might truthfully see him being higher than these guys in two years. That is the kind of participant the Ravens want, and he brings a concern issue to the protection that they don’t have proper now. I did should commerce up for him, but it surely solely value a fourth-round choose, and he’s value it.
Ersery is one other participant I needed to commerce up for, giving up a future fourth, however once more, I believe it’s value the price. With 11 picks, EDC ought to be aggressive in transferring up the board for who he desires. Ersery is a brick wall within the run sport and could be laborious to maneuver. The issue that forces him down is that he isn’t the most effective cross protector, however he did present enhancements and had a highlight-reel block on Mike Inexperienced on the Senior Bowl.
Minnesota Golden Gophers OL Aireontae Ersery stonewalls Mike Inexperienced on this 1-on-1 rep #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/tharxixztv
He has work to do, however he was too good to cross up within the second, and in the event that they do convey Ronnie Stanley again, he will likely be an excellent choice at guard as effectively.
If you’re searching for simply pure cross safety at guard, Ratledge is the most effective get after the primary spherical. He appears to be like like many different Georgia offensive linemen and performs soccer with an infectious tenacity. Tory Horton is a giant separator kind with good ball-tracking expertise that pairs effectively with the opposite receivers on the roster. Mello Dotson is the kind of nook you are taking within the later rounds, a twitched-up athlete with nice ball expertise and zone protection IQ who can play on the surface. Mills had among the highest strain charges from DT earlier than he acquired harm this yr. Moore is a seasoned vet on the Alabama protection who is sensible and might deal with. C.J. West is an superior run defender and is a superb match for this late within the draft. Monagangai is small however will get essentially the most out of his expertise. Hawes is an efficient match at tight finish because the final choose on this Mock.
I hope the Ravens method this draft seeking to take athletes over these with large faculty manufacturing as a result of it might probably result in success down the road.
