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Baltimore Ravens: How they can replace Eric Weddle

By Mike Reid

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 26: Nasir Adderley #23 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens tackles Quinshad Davis #14 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 41-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 26: Nasir Adderley #23 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens tackles Quinshad Davis #14 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 41-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Florida Gators asks the crowd for noise during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Florida Gators asks the crowd for noise during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Florida)

Gardner-Johnson is a well-rounded safety the Ravens could target on day 2 of the draft. He has a solid build and athleticism, coming in at 5’11”, 210 pounds and running an impressive 4.48 40-yard dash at the combine. With his size and speed Gardner-Johnson was all over the field during his 3 years with the Gators, hauling in 9 career interceptions and a stellar 15.5 tackles for loss. Gardner-Johnson showed that he can cover in the middle of the field as well as being an imposing hitter in run-support.

I think he fits the mold perfectly as a guy who “plays like a Raven”. Another plus about Gardner-Johnson would be his draft projection, which is considered a day 2 pick. The Ravens may have to move up in the 3rd round or maybe even the late 2nd round to secure Gardner-Johnson. However, he could bring an immediate impact to the secondary at a discounted draft price and financial standpoint.

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