2013 Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft

By Vincent Frank on Sunday, March 24th 2013
2013 Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft

As our regular readers already know, eDraft is in the process of providing full, seven-round mock drafts for each NFL team leading up to the annual event late next month in New York City. 

Today's focus is going to be the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens, who appear to have more holes than any top team in the NFL despite hoisting the Lombardi less than two months ago. 

Here is our seven-round mock. 

 

First Round:   Keenan Allen, Wide Receiver, California

The loss of Anquan Boldin in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers earlier this month left a huge void at wide receiver for Baltimore. While Torrey Smith is a darn good pass catcher, he is going to need some help on the outside for Joe Flacco in the passing game. Allen won't be able to come in and immediately produce like Boldin, but his upside is unlimited. The star receiver from CAL has continued to drop down draft boards due to less than stellar tape and an inability to actually participate in the combine. Though, it is important to note that Allen was the consensus No. 1 receiver in the draft just two short months ago. He could become Baltimore's top pass target moving forward. Great value at a need position with the last pick of the first round. 

 

Second Round: Kevin Reddick, Linebacker, North Carolina

To say that Baltimore needs an upgrade at inside linebacker after Ray Lewis retired and Dannell Ellerbe bolted for the Miami Dolphins in free agency, would be an understatement. Its roster, as it currently stands, doesn't possess even one starting-caliber inside linebacker. While Baltimore could easily go in this direction in the first round, this position is stacked in the 2013 NFL Draft. Reddick is as pro ready as any inside linebacker in the draft. While he doesn't possess the upside of Arthur Brown or Kevin Minter, you can pencil Reddick and his great tackling ability in as a starter for the next decade in the NFL. 

 

Third Round:  T.J. McDonald, Safety, Southern California

If McDonald had entered the NFL Draft last season, he would have likely been a late first-round pick. As it is, struggles in Southern California this past season caused the talented free safety to drop a great deal down the draft boards. McDonald may struggle with angles and coverage over the top, but he has the athleticism and experience to be a damn-good replacement for Ed Reed moving forward. 

 

Fourth Round:  Jelani Jenkins, Linebacker, Florida

You turn on tape to watch Matt Elam, Josh Evans or Jon Bostic and Jenkins is the one that shows up a lot for Florida. The athletic linebacker has a great combination of raw skill and athleticism; something that Baltimore definitely needs from the outside linebacker position moving forward. Courtney Upshaw has a bright future ahead of himself, but Terrell Suggs struggled in 2012 and Paul Kruger bolted to the division-rival Cleveland Browns earlier this month. Jenkins is a project with a tremendous amount of upside. 

 

Fourth Round:  Chris Faulk, Offensive Tackle, Louisiana State

If it weren't for injuries, Faulk would likely be considered an early day-two pick. However, an ACL injury early this past season really impacted Faulk's draft stock. This didn't stop him from forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Faulk translates better as a starting right tackle. While Michael Oher has played much better on that side of the line, Baltimore may have no choice to move him back to Flacco's blindside. If that is indeed the case, Faulk could vie for playing time as a rookie. He is already an above-average run blocker but will struggle in pass protection with technique. 

 

Fifth Round:  Chris Jones, Defensive Line, Bowling Green

Jones is a perfect fit in Baltimore's 3-4 defensive scheme. At just a tad under 300 pounds, he can play both inside and outside. Despite playing against less-than-stellar competition in college, Jones showed the strength to both maintain his gap on the edge against the run and get to the quarterback from the inside. A high upside pick in the fifth for Baltimore. 

 

Fifth Round:   Kwame Geathers, Defensive Tackle, Georgia

Former second-round pick Terrance Cody really hasn't lived up to expectations since being drafted out of Alabama, back in 2010. While Cody figures to continue getting play behind Haloti Ngata at nose tackle, Baltimore would be well served to get some competition. Geathers, despite issues with weight and athleticism, is a perfect run-stuffing rotational player for the Ravens moving forward. 

 

Sixth Round:   Josh Evans, Safety, Florida

Issues in coverage and an inability to fend off the passing game from the back end of the defense plagued Evans at Florida. That being said, he is a solid in-the-box strong safety and could turn into a starter at some point. Value pick at a position of need. 

 

Sixth Round:   Wes Horton, Linebacker, Southern California

I attempted to find a true 3-4 outside linebacker later in the draft and came away reaching for Horton here. He can play with his arms up from the linebacker position and translates much better in that role than as a down lineman in the NFL. Depth pick here. 

 

Seventh Round: Ryan Otten, Tight End, San Jose State

There has been some talk that Dennis Pitta, who was given a second-round tender as a restricted free agent, might be on his way out of  Baltimore. While I am not too entirely sure this will happen, the Ravens should get some insurance for both Pitta and Ed Dickson

 

Seventh Round:  T.J. Moe, Wide Receiver, Missouri 

Depth and special teams; two things that contending teams look for late in the draft. Moe is as raw as they come, but is damn athletic and could become a solid slot guy in the future. He caught 186 passes in his final three seasons with Missouri. 

 

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