Ohio State had seven players total go through the first three rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. One of the most fascinating and undervalued picks might be that of the fast-twitch and athletic Malik Harrison. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens at the back-end of the third-round.
It took Harrison a couple of years to realize his potential in Columbus, but once he did, he became the Buckeyes’ leading tackler his last two seasons.
The reason Harrison is so compelling is the fact that he has a rare blend of being able to shed blocks in traffic, yet can run like a deer for a guy his size. It should fit the scheme of many defenses used in the league today. He’s still developing, but he has a ceiling that has yet to be touched.
Harrison is also excited about being a Raven. If you don’t believe me, get a look at the video of the very moment he was officially selected by Baltimore. He is surrounded by a slew of family and friends (forget social distancing), and everyone rejoiced.
Harrison’s story is one to watch. Hopefully John Harbaugh and the Ravens are just as excited about Harrison as he is about them.
