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2016 NFL Draft: Top 25 Prospects

By Chris Schisler

Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland celebrates with the CFP trophy following the game against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland celebrates with the CFP trophy following the game against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Reggie Ragland, LB (Alabama)

Reggie Ragland Draft Profile

Well we know that Ozzie Newsome likes Alabama linebackers. Jarrett Johnson, C.J. Mosley and Courtney Upshaw all hailed from Alabama. The Ravens know what kind of player Ragland is because he is a very similar player to Mosley. The Ravens have a need at the inside linebacker position. There choice is between Ragland and Myles if they want to draft at this position. Ragland has the bigger frame, which may make the Ravens lean his direction.

Ragland is a downhill linebacker who does a great job in the run game. He has a ton of potential and a high ceiling. Ragland has the ability to play well in pass coverage. You don’t need to take Ragland off the field in third down situations. That is a big plus in the realm of linebacker play.

Ragland and Mosley would make an unbelievable linebacker tandem. The Ravens have so many options in this draft. The linebacker vacancy could be filled by Ragland.

Next: Mackensie Alexander, CB (Clemson)

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