Baltimore Ravens: Seven Round 2020 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Second Round:

My Team Needs: WR, EDGE,

LB

, IOL, S, IDL, RB

Class: Junior

Height: 6’2″

Weight: 208 lbs

Donovan Peoples-Jones (DPJ) won’t impress many people with his production at Michigan due to limitations with quarterback play but his tape will. DPJ is the perfect slot receiver for this Baltimore offense and would provide an excellent complementary weapon opposite Marquise Brown. He’s not the biggest receiver but with his stocky 6’2″ frame he’s a willing blocker and doesn’t go down easy after the catch.

Another aspect of DPJ’s game that I really like is his versatility and experience at returner. The Ravens haven’t had a consistent returner since they moved on from Jacoby Jones in February of 2015 so having someone back there who’s reliable and shifty would be huge. DPJ doesn’t have the best explosiveness but he’s a high knee long stride type of receiver who runs with authority. With that being said, I firmly believe DPJ would be a first round receiver if he played in a more receiver friendly offense so Baltimore snagging him in the second round is a steal.

Third Round:

My Team Needs:

WR

, EDGE,

LB

, IOL, S, IDL, RB

Class: Senior

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 257 lbs

The Ravens finally get the pass rusher they’ve been looking for in the third round with Utah’s Bradlee Anae. Anae is one of my favorite early to mid round prospects because he plays with three of my favorite traits for a pass rusher: hand technique, high motor, and high IQ. The Ravens haven’t really had a pass rush technician other than Terrell Suggs although they thought they found one when they drafted Tim Williams a few years ago.

We’re not sure if Matt Judon is returning next season so this positional need could become more of a priority come draft day. If Judon does return then giving him sidekick like Bradlee Anae to go along with Jaylon Ferguson and Tyus Bowser would be a huge addition. Anae needs to be coached up a little bit when it comes to his release and run stopping angles but you’re not going to get a perfect prospect in the third round. Overall, Bradlee Anae would be a welcomed addition to this Ravens defense that badly needs pass rush help.

Fourth Round:

My Team Needs:

WR

,

EDGE

,

LB

, IOL, S, IDL, RB

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Height: 5’9″

Weight: 198 lbs

I know the Ravens drafted Justice Hill last year but there isn’t a chance the front office misses out on yet another homegrown talent like they did with Stefon Diggs and DJ Moore, especially at this value. As you can tell, I’m pretty high on Anthony McFarland because I believe he’s one of the most physically gifted running backs in the draft and was held down by a middling Terps offense. His skill set is fairly similar to Justice Hill but with how run-heavy this offense is I’m sure Eric DeCosta could make an exception.

McFarland’s addition would give the Ravens two bulldozers and two speedsters in the backfield who can score anytime they touch the ball. Also, I’m sure offensive coordinator Greg Roman wouldn’t complain if DeCosta gifted him another weapon to get creative with. McFarland does need to work on his pass protection if he’s going to play for John Harbaugh as its his biggest flaw, but other than that he’s pretty well-rounded. A backfield with Lamar Jackson, Justice Hill, and Anthony McFarland with Marquise Brown and Donovan Peoples-Jones out wide would be borderline unstoppable.