Baltimore Ravens: 1st and 2nd Round Mock Draft 5.0

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Pat Elflein (65) and offensive lineman Jacoby Boren (50) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) during the second quarter against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

16. player. 26. . Outside Linebacker. Tennessee . Derek Barnett

I have gone back and fourth with this first round pick. There are many ways that the Ravens can go but I truly believe the best route is pass rusher. The player that I think is going to fall to #16 will be Derek Barnett. I featured Barnett in my mock draft 2.0 before going to John Ross the next two times. Barnett is a solid pick here. He is projected as an early to mid first round pick and so it makes complete sense, especially if quarterbacks are taken early.

After posting a slower forty time at the combine at 4.88, Barnett ran a 4.90 in his pro day, but had issues with a hamstring. I still do not think that his time is a big issue. What he lacks in forty speed, he has in lateral quickness and agility. He has a huge frame and knows how to get to the quarterback. Putting him in the Raven’s 3-4 defense gives him the ability to line up on the edge as a pass rusher as well as play on the outside at linebacker.

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