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2019 NFL Draft: Full mock draft for the Baltimore Ravens

By Richard Bradshaw

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a five yard touchdown pass against cornerback Ron Smith #17 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils catches a five yard touchdown pass against cornerback Ron Smith #17 of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 06: Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 06: Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Round 3: Jonathan Abram (S, Mississippi State)

Let me make this perfectly clear: If Jonathan Abram’s medicals come back positive and he’s approved to be a full-participant at the NFL Combine, he will be a first round lock. However, with the current information we have, Abram takes a slight tumble because of his “undisclosed injury.”

A healthy Jonathan Abram is the best safety prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft, so the Baltimore Ravens would be wise to target him no matter where his value is, even at pick 22. Fans are tired of Eric Weddle’s aging and regression and demand a change. The Ravens had an opportunity to make a move for Derwin James in 2018, but opted to move backwards and select tight end Hayden Hurst. Obviously, that’s not looking too good right now. In 2019, Baltimore can get it right.

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Abram does everything. His ideal size at 6’0″ 215-lbs. and his display off great athleticism and versatility at his position will make him highly sought after. In 2018 alone, Abram recorded 99 tackles and 9.0 TFLs. The 22-year old Mississippi State Bulldog also grabbed 3.0 sacks, two interceptions, and forced a fumble and recovered another. That’s a stat sheet worthy of some heavy praise.

With Baltimore, Abram would be asked to play a hybrid-like role for the team’s imposing defense. With Tony Jefferson slated to remain the team’s strong safety, the Ravens can move Eric Weddle into more of a part-time role (if they even decide to retain him for 2019). Meanwhile, Abram will be able to roam the field and make plays at the LOS or deep in-coverage.

The 2019 NFL Draft isn’t particularly strong at the safety spot, but Abram is a massive bright spot. If the Ravens could land him at any point in the draft, it would be a huge win for the team. No matter what, Abram could be a day one impact, and a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.

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