Darius Allen, Outside Linebacker, Colorado State-Pueblo
Dec 20, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado State Pueblo Thunderwolves defensive end Darius Allen (3) celebrates after sacking Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks quarterback Ricky Lloyd (8) (not pictured) during the second half at Sporting Park. Colorado State won 13-0. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
A back to back All-American selection, Allen recorded 43 tackles and 9 sacks in 2014 and 29.5 sacks over the last two seasons. Allen has quick burst, a nice spin move, and he diagnoses plays quickly. He dropped out of the draft due to his lack of size and physicality. Allen does have a ton of potential as a situational pass rusher, however, at a position of future need for the Ravens.
Darryl Baldwin, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown with tackle Darryl Baldwin (76) against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
A 15 games stater who garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten honors, Baldwin has outstanding arm length and upper body strength. He has exhibited the ability to shut down pass rushers, but is limited as a run blocker. Baldwin has the size and ability to grow into a role along someone’s offensive line, but needs to work on his technique.
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