Kevin King:
If you’re a fan of Jimmy Smith, then you’re going to love Kevin King. Sidney Jones partner in crime back at the University of Washington has carved himself a solid career as well at the next level. The turnovers haven’t come, but that was never King’s strength. Instead, King relies on his massive 6’3″ frame to body receivers at the line and make their life miserable. It took a little while for it to translate, but he looks like a stud now.
The Baltimore Ravens have always valued size at the cornerback position, and King provides exactly that. The fact that he’s improved each year he’s been in the league is also enticing, but he’s under contract through the 2020 season so Baltimore can get two seasons worth of above-average play for him. His replacement for Smith could be near flawless.
Right now, the Ravens have some nasty press guys outside, but King could be the meanest of the bunch. King mugs guys at the line of scrimmage, and in the competitive AFC North he could frustrate opposing receivers and get in their head without ever saying a word to them. King let’s his play do the dictating, something Baltimore is familiar with in their corners.
As far as cost goes, the Ravens may be able to swing a fourth for him thanks to the Green Bay Packers depth in their secondary. However, if he proves to be too much they could look at his teammate, Josh Jackson. Either guy provides length and skill that the Baltimore Ravens value.
Adding King would be a terrific move for both 2019 and beyond. He and Marlon Humphrey would give Baltimore a terrific duo without and lingering injury concerns. Truth be told, it’s a match made in Heaven if they could convince the Packers to deal him.