2015 NFL Combine: Baltimore Ravens Talking to Cornerbacks

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Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington defensive back Marcus Peters speaks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Monday is all about defensive backs at the 2015 NFL Combine, and the Baltimore Ravens have already been linked to a host of them. Among the corners the team is reportedly meeting with are Wake Forest’s Kevin Johnson, Utah’s Eric Rowe, Michigan State’s Trae Waynes, Miami Ohio’s Quentin Rollins, Florida State’s P.J. Williams, and Washington’s Marcus Peters.

Cornerback is (arguably) the team’s biggest need, so it’s no surprise that the Ravens are casting a wide net at the position. The names listed above represent a pretty good range of talent and players who will go anywhere from the early to the late rounds of the draft. Let’s take a look at some video and scouting notes on each player and get to know them a little better, as the Ravens have already done.

Kevin Johnson

Johnson declared himself the “best corner in the draft” at the scouting combine, but we wouldn’t go that far (though we love the confidence). What Kevin Johnson does have going for him is three years of starting experience under his belt and the cover skills, competitiveness, and athleticism to give him a shot at playing time right away. He’s currently projected to be selected in the second or third round.

Eric Rowe

Rowe has a long frame and is disruptive off the line of scrimmage. He is also a solid tackler who is not afraid to throw himself around in run support. A three year starter in college at free safety, Rowe switched to cornerback this past season. Only projected as a 4th or 5th round pick due to his lack of acceleration, change of direction issues, and limitations in man to man coverage.

Trae Waynes

Waynes allowed a mere two touchdowns in coverage over his last two seasons, and excels in deep, man coverage. He’s a bump and run corner who exhibits the deep speed, confidence, and body control to elicits comparisons to Antonio Cromartie. A projected first round pick, the biggest knocks on Waynes are his tendency to use his hands too much (9 penalties over the last two seasons) and his unpolished technique.

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