The Baltimore Ravens have done a great job of filling their two biggest needs early in the 2019 NFL draft. But there is still upper-tier talent dropping down into Day 3.
With five picks remaining in the draft, the Ravens could be eyeing up a number of prospects with the hopes they fall to them. Or Baltimore could make yet another trade and go after someone they really like.
Here are the 12 best players still remaining at the Ravens’ positions of need as they enter Day 3:
WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State
Butler was a prospect often mocked to Baltimore in the first round. He remains one of the top receiver prospects on the board, and it’s honestly shocking that he’s still available heading into the fourth round. Butler is a big target whose blazing speed gives him the ability to be a dangerous deep threat for the Ravens. Baltimore might choose to end his draft-weekend slide if he’s still around at No. 113.
WR Riley Ridley, Georgia
The cousin of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, Riley Ridley is a physical, sure-handed receiver that knows how to go up and get contested passes. Taking him in the fourth round would really show that general manager Eric DeCosta is serious about surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson with quality pass-catching talent.
LB Mack Wilson, Alabama
DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Johnson is a versatile player who could step in at either safety or cornerback in a year or two. He has the size and athleticism to hold his own against tight ends and larger receivers, but he would definitely benefit from a year to hone his craft. Fortunately, the depth that Baltimore has at safety and cornerback would mean that he doesn’t have to start right away.
EDGE Christian Miller, Alabama
Miller is a big, athletic pass rusher that could immediately provide some help at edge rusher for the Ravens. He might need some time to bulk up and improve his abilities as a defender against the run, but he’d immediately provide some aid as a pass rusher.
S Deionte Thompson, Alabama
Thompson is another prospect that could become a solid starter for Baltimore after getting a year or two to work on his craft. He’s a physical, rangy safety who knows how to play the ball, but he could still work on correcting some mental mistakes. With the Ravens’ current safety corps, Thompson wouldn’t need to play right away.
G Michael Jordan, Ohio State
Jordan is a huge interior lineman who could come in and play at guard or center depending on where the Ravens think he’d be a better fit. There would be some things that the coaches would have to work on in camp, but he would immediately add some size and strength to the line.
CB Amani Oruwariye, Penn State
Oruwariye is a tall, physical corner who had plenty of production in college, with seven interceptions. He’d need a year to work on some technique issues, but Baltimore has plenty of depth at the position, so the team can afford to wait from him to develop and see if he can’t possibly work as a replacement for one of the older corners that’s nearing the end of their contract.
WR Kelvin Harmon, North Carolina State
Harmon isn’t the fastest but has size and knows how to bully cornerbacks. He has no issue going up and getting contested catches. He would immediately add a bit of aggressiveness to this Ravens offense.
DB Amani Hooker, Iowa
Hooker worked as a hybrid safety/linebacker during his final year in college. He’s got playmaking ability and is able to cover tight ends and defend against the run. He also has experience on special teams.
CB Julian Love, Notre Dame
Love is another player who took a bit of a tumble in the draft, as he was originally projected to go in the second round. He might need a year to build strength, but he has the intelligence, physicality and ball skills to be a great cornerback for the Ravens.
C/G Lamont Gaillard, Georgia
Gaillard is more suited as a center, but he does have experience at guard. He does bring toughness and would work in a run-heavy scheme, but he would need some time to work on his technique before he’s ready to be a starter.
