The Baltimore Ravens were able to address a major offensive need when they took wide receiver Marquise Brown with the 25th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. But that wasn’t their only need on offense. Baltimore could benefit from taking an offensive lineman on the interior, whether that be an upgrade from Matt Skura or an eventual replacement for Marshal Yanda.
Here are the top-six prospects that remain:
G/C, Erik McCoy, Texas A&M
McCoy is a player that was frequently mocked to the Ravens during the pre-draft process and it’s easy to see why. He’s a versatile player that will instantly add power to Baltimore’s interior line, whether he plays at center or at offensive guard. He has the ability to be a day one starter, but even if he isn’t, he’d be a more than worthy successor to Yanda. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that the Ravens will be able to get him, given their lack of a second round pick.
C, Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State
Jenkins is mainly a center, but he’s played at guard in the past and could possibly move back there if the Ravens saw fit to do so. Jenkins would immediately add some size and strength to the middle of the offensive line and there is a reason to believe that he would be an immediate upgrade over what the team currently has at center.
C, Dalton Risner, Kansas State
Risner is another versatile prospect. He played his last three years as a right tackle, but he played at center during his first year. He could also move inside to guard if necessary. Regardless of where he ends up, Risner will add size and toughness to the Ravens interior line.
OG, Connor McGovern, Penn State
Another versatile lineman, McGovern can play at both guard and center. He’s a skilled run blocker, but he will need some time to develop as a pass protector. He’ll have a chance to win the starting job as a rookie, but he’d be better served redshirting in 2019 and then starting in 2020.
OG, Nate Davis, North Carolina-Charlotte
A pure guard, Davis is a bit on the shorter side, but he does have the quickness and strength to eventually develop into a quality guard. He’ll probably need a year on the bench, but the potential is there.
OG, Michael Dieter, Wisconsin
Dieter is a third-round prospect who started at left tackle, left guard, and center during his collegiate career. He has some impressive physical traits, but his technique issues will require him to sit for a year before he’ll be ready to compete for a starting job. That being said, his versatility should allow him to serve as a backup in 2019.
OG, Michael Jordan, Ohio State
Jordan’s got more than a big name going for him. The guard boasts an impressive combo of size and athleticism, although he has some issues that will need to be corrected before he can be a starter. He’ll most likely be an early Day Three pick that should be able to turn into a solid starter.
