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Baltimore Ravens: 5 intriguing undrafted free agents

By Joe Schiller

Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Cameron Judge (4) in the second quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Cameron Judge (4) in the second quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view of the draft theater during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view of the draft theater during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Donald Payne, S-ILB, Stetson (Not Pictured)

I know what most of you are thinking, where the heck is Stetson University? Trust me I had that same question myself. Stetson University is a small FCS school located in Central Florida. This is where Donald Payne played his college football. Do not let the small school fool you, this kid can play football.

He is listed as a safety and inside linebacker, but is definitely more of a secondary player. At only 217 pounds, he does have the size right now to play inside. I see him as a small school Jabril Peppers. He has that kind of versatility to play around on the defense and he can get after the football. After his final season last year, Payne finished his collegiate career with 538 career tackles. That is good enough to put him at third all time in Division 1 history. As a rookie, he could compete for a place in a crowded secondary as well as on special teams. If he can beef up, there is a chance he could get a shot playing at linebacker

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