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Baltimore Ravens Free Agency 2017: 5 Cornerback Targets

By Joe Schiller

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC (red) cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) reacts after incepting a pass against the NFC during the first half of the 2017 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC (red) cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) reacts after incepting a pass against the NFC during the first half of the 2017 Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Stephon Gilmore

Stephon Gilmore is a hard hitting cornerback that would fit perfectly into the style of play of the Ravens. I think he is the most intriguing out of the 5 targets on this list.

Even for a struggling Bills team last season, he was able to come away with a career high 5 interceptions. He could be the long awaited answer to the Ravens cornerback problem. His play in 2016 was enough to earn him a spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team.

It is going to be hard to lure Gilmore away from Buffalo. With a good offense, their team is not far from being a contender. There are going to be a number of teams that will be bidding for his services. Gilmore will also most likely be looking for a decent payday from the numbers he has put up since he has been in the league. If the Ravens were to bring him in, he could go right along side of Jimmy Smith. He would be a major impact and could step up and be a #1 if Smith were to get injured.

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