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Chris Lindstrom could impress the Baltimore Ravens at Senior Bowl

By Chris Schisler

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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Chris Lindstrom is the player that Baltimore Ravens fans should keep an eye on during the Reese’s Senior Bowl this weekend:

Chris Lindstrom is a guard at the Senior Bowl that would make a lot of sense for the Baltimore Ravens to have an eye on. The Ravens need offensive line help and Lindstrom is a fairly impressive prospect. Like many Seniors in this college football all-star game, one thing that really sticks out is Lindstrom’s football IQ.

If you watch his performance against Clemson, he did a fantastic job. Not only did he hold his own with some of the best defensive linemen in the country, but he did a good job against different looks and stunts. Lindstrom knows his assignment and his responsibility. He also is a high effort player.

I watched Lindstrom’s snaps against Clemson, UMASS and Miami. I came away thinking that this was a player that would be a perfect fit for the Ravens offense. Greg Roman loves to run a power concept, so pulling guards are a must have. Roman wants guards who can down block the center and open up a quick lane for a downhill running back like Gus Edwards. Roman wants players who can get into the second level and make a three yard gain a 20 yard scamper. Lindstrom’s tape checks these boxes.

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There are some concerns with Lindstrom. He is a little too reliant on his upper body strength. He has a massive 6’4″ 310 pound body and he relies on the strength it provides. If Lindstrom works on his footwork a little bit and doesn’t get caught reaching and getting himself off balance, he would be an upgrade from James Hurst at guard.

Yes, the Ravens paid James Hurst. However the Ravens need to improve their options on the interior of the offensive line. The Chargers made sure that this was obvious in a heartbreaking playoff game. They also have to find Marshal Yanda’s replacement while number 73 is still wearing the purple and black. Just like the Ravens need to find running backs who fit their system, they have to find linemen that do as well. Baltimore wants to build a quick strike rushing attack.

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While he’s no Quenton Nelson, Lindstrom is a player that has to be on the Ravens radar. This Saturday the Senior Bowl will be a good look at the Boston College lineman. Lindstrom looks like a decent NFL Draft option and he has a lot of upside.

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