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Grading The Baltimore Ravens 2016 Rookie Draft Class

By Joe Schiller

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) reacts next to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) reacts next to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackles Willie Henry (69) and Michael Pierce (78) during the fourth quarter of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Ravens won, 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Garrett Grayson (18) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackles Willie Henry (69) and Michael Pierce (78) during the fourth quarter of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Ravens won, 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Willie Henry (DT, Michigan)

John Harbaugh and his staff used a scouting advantage  when drafting Willie Henry out of Michigan. If anyone knew Henry well, it was Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, Johns brother.

The 6’3″ 305 pound lineman played 3 seasons for the Wolverines, but has not seen any action for the Ravens during the regular season. He was only active for one game this season, but never saw the field. In November, the Ravens placed Henry on the season ending injured reserve list with a undisclosed injury.

The defensive lineman position is a strong suit for the Ravens. Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, and Michael Pierce are all solid options up front. It is possible that the Ravens could lose Brandon Williams in free agency and Henry could see an increased role next season.

It’s hard to judge the player when they haven’t seen any regular season time on the field. But unlike Kaufusi, Henry had the chance to compete for playing time, but got beat out.

Grade: D

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