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NFL Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens get an exciting pass rusher

By Chris Schisler

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: A detailed view of the pick is in for the #6 overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: A detailed view of the pick is in for the #6 overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the trophy after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the trophy after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

9. Buffalo Bills – Christian Wilkins, Defensive Line, Clemson (C)

It’s hard not to take Wilkins here as he is the best player on the board and it isn’t even close. Wilkins was the best defensive lineman on a defensive line that was unbelievable for the Clemson Tigers. Wilkins is a pass rusher and a space eater. He’s 6’4″ and weighs in at 300 pounds. The Bills defensive line needed an upgrade and they just got the second best defensive lineman in the entire draft.

10. Denver Broncos – Devin Bush, Linebacker, Michigan (R)

Don’t be surprised if the Broncos opt to take quarterback Drew Lock here. While GM John Elway could be tempted to draft a quarterback here, he also could be enamored with adding more talent to his reloading defense. Adding Bush to a front-seven already staring Von Miller and Bradley Chubb isn’t fair. With the team losing Brandon Marshall this offseason, linebacker is a need for the team entering the 2019 NFL Draft. Considering the scarcity of impact linebackers, Bush would be a nice addition to the team at tenth overall.

11. Cincinnati Bengals – Jawaan Taylor, Offensive Tackle, Florida (C)

Taylor makes sense for the Bengals. There are three reasons for this pick. First it fills a need. The Bengals offensive line needs a stud tackle badly. Secondly it’s a good value. I have Taylor at 13, so pick 11 works. With the top linebackers off the board, the Bengals focus had to go to the offensive line. Taylor is a very sturdy tackle prospect who looks the part. In the AFC North protecting the quarterback is a priority.

12. Green Bay Pakers – Noah Fant, Tight End, Iowa (C)

The Green Bay Packers have to retool their offense around Aaron Rodgers. They signed Jimmy Graham last year, but Fant would be a huge upgrade at the position. Fant, a tight end who is one of the most productive pass catchers in the draft class, would become the most dangerous weapon for the Packers not named Devante Adams. The Packers have one of the best quarterbacks in the game of football. In the last two offseasons they have really hit the defensive checklist. Now the Packers need to overload the offense with talent.

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