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7-Round Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens fill needs, help the offense

By Mike Reid

TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils is greeted by fans prior to a college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 24: Wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils is greeted by fans prior to a college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Connor McGovern #66 of the Penn State Nittany Lions signals from the line against the Maryland Terrapins defense in the second quarter at Capital One Field on November 25, 2017 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 25: Offensive lineman Connor McGovern #66 of the Penn State Nittany Lions signals from the line against the Maryland Terrapins defense in the second quarter at Capital One Field on November 25, 2017 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

26. . Offensive Line. Penn State. Connor McGovern. 113. player

“Building a bully” is one of the main focuses Eric DeCosta has for the Ravens this off-season. There is no better way to bully other teams than beefing up the offensive line. With their two tackle positions and right guard positions set, the Ravens can benefit from bringing in more talent at left guard and center. Connor McGovern, who has three years of starting experience at guard and center experience in the Big 10 for Penn State, could be an immediate impact for the Ravens. McGovern has NFL ready size for an interior offensive lineman, coming in at 6’5″ 308 pounds. His run blocking ability and position versatility are a perfect match for the Ravens run-heavy offense approach. McGovern would come right in as a rookie and compete for a starting job at either center or left guard.

Bobby Okereke. 123. player. 26. . LB. Stanford

The departure of C.J. Mosley definitely stings, but the hole left behind at inside linebacker isn’t impossible to replace. Patrick Onwuasor and Kenny Young will take over in the middle of the defense, that duo gives the Ravens a little more speed and coverage ability at the position. Bringing in a third linebacker to that platoon would be a smart move for the Ravens to make, Stanford’s Bobby Okereke would could be that guy. Okereke might be the perfect fit to spell Onwuasor and Young because he is built-in the same mold as them. A bit undersized for the position, coming in at 6’1″ 239 pounds, but Okereke makes up for it with his sideline-to-sideline speed and intelligence. He flies around the football and with his 4.58 speed he can keep up with most running backs and tight ends in coverage.

As a rookie Okereke can contribute right away on special teams, as well as giving blows for Onwuasor and Young on defense. The Ravens have a history of coaching up linebackers and making them impact players no matter their draft status, Okereke has the skills to be the next in line on that list.

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