The first two days of the 2019 NFL draft are done and over with. As teams prepare for Day 3 by cleaning up their draft boards, eyeing up the talent that has dropped this far and begin the process of contacting potential priority undrafted free agents, it’s time for yet another mock draft.
In the final mock for the 2019 NFL draft, I wanted to focus on the Baltimore Ravens’ biggest remaining needs and stack some talent together. With five selections remaining, it gave me plenty of ammunition to get some pretty big steals.
As usual, I used the FanSpeak mock draft simulator with FanSpeak’s big board and team needs selected.
Take a look at who I grabbed on Day 3 of the 2019 NFL draft with my final mock of the year:
Fourth round – No. 113: LB, Mack Wilson, Alabama
Personally, I actually had a second-round grade on Wilson. He’s got all the physical tools Baltimore could want at inside linebacker. He’s big enough and fast enough to be a three-down linebacker. But he has to learn to settle down a bit, develop better instincts and he has quite a bit of upside. Since the Ravens know how to develop a linebacker, Wilson has the potential to be a starter by next year.
It’s also worth noting NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has C.J. Mosley as the NFL comparison for Wilson. Taking him here is a massive steal in my book and fills a need at the same time.
Fourth round – No. 123: G, Michael Jordan, Ohio State
Baltimore needs some more competition along the interior of their offensive line. They get a versatile center/guard prospect in Michael Jordan in the middle of the fourth round in my mock draft.
Jordan is massive at 6-foot-6 and weighs 312 pounds but he needs to play a little more like it. He’ll need to add a little more functional strength to his game but has good feet and solid technique already.
With high upside and versatility, Jordan could compete for a starting job as a rookie and likely claims it within a year or two.
Fourth round – No. 127: EDGE, D’andre Walker, Georgia
You can never have too many pass rushers in this league and I couldn’t pass up a highly-rated prospect there after going offensive line a few picks earlier. Late in the fourth round, I found yet another steal that could get some snaps in as a rookie.
Walker is only a one-year starter for Georgia, which makes him pretty raw overall. He’s got a good launch off the snap and an explosive burst which indicates he’s physically there. But inconsistencies as a pass rusher come from poor technique and less refined instincts — both of which can be coached up quickly though. While Walker is big enough to be a three-down outside linebacker, he needs to get a little stronger and improve his technique there to get on the field on early downs.
Walker has a high ceiling as a three-down linebacker with the immediate upside of being a physically talented pass rusher Baltimore can find a way to get on the field early.
Fifth round – No. 160: DB, Michael Jackson, Miami
Much like pass rushers, the Ravens can never have too many cornerbacks. The positive is that with so many currently on the roster, Baltimore doesn’t need any rookies to step up and play immediately. That’ll be beneficial for a prospect like Jackson, who has the size to be a starter but needs to improve in technique to have a shot at it.
At 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds with a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, Jackson looks the part of a starting outside cornerback. But slower feet and some sloppy technique limit Jackson in coverage. He projects as a zone cover corner because of his issues.
Jackson’s best place might be at safety though. The switch in position could take advantage of his size, length and rangy speed while limiting his coverage deficiencies. But for a fifth-round pick, Jackson is expected to need a little work to get on the field.
Sixth round – No. 197: G, Dru Samia, Oklahoma
With the final pick in my mock draft, I go back to the offensive line. And I pick up an aggressive guard with a nasty streak who could potentially be the heir to Marshal Yanda in a year or two.
Samia is big and quick. At 6-foot-5 and 302 pounds, Samia could use to add some more functional weight and strength to his frame. But his quick feet are an asset for a Ravens’ offense that likes to pull their guards and get them blocking on the move.
I see Samia as a guy who needs a little more development in the weight room and with his hands. But with some time and the right coach/mentor, Samia is starter material within the next few years.
