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2019 NFL Draft: Day 2 wide receiver targets for Baltimore Ravens

By Mike Reid

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for an 80 yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs makes a catch for an 80 yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Mecole Hardman (Georgia)

If the 3rd round rolls around and Ravens took another position first and still need a wide receiver, Mecole Hardman would be a very intriguing option for them.  He isn’t as polished a receiver as Samuel or certainly doesn’t have the size of Arcega-Whiteside, however, Hardman’s trump card is his game-breaking 4.33 speed.

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Hardman’s football career is an interesting one, he was an all-star high school quarterback and went to Georgia as a defensive back his freshman year.  He switched to wide receiver for his sophomore and junior seasons. In those two years, he had 73 touches on offense for 1,058 scrimmage yards and 13 total touchdowns. He can also impact the game on special teams as a dangerous returner and gunner. With only two years of playing receiver, he is just barley scratching the surface of what kind of weapon he can be.

The Ravens offense needs play-makers, and Hardman definitely fills that void. NFL.com Lance Zierlein’s player comparison for Hardman is Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett. I think that is a perfect example of what kind of player Hardman can develop in to. He can work out of the slot, run jet sweeps, and even pair him in the backfield with Jackson. As a rookie he would be an instant impact returner and would give the offense big-play ability. With one of their two 3rd round picks, Hardman would be an exciting selection for the Ravens.

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