3rd round: LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State
If you want offenses to fear the middle of the defense, you get a guy like Harrison. An absolute thumper of a tackler, Harrison will make running backs pay for thinking they can run on him. He’s able to shed blockers and does a good job of running downhill in run support with a little bit of a blitz upside to him as well.
However, you’re not going to want to put Harrison in coverage. He’s not that athletic and if asked to cover a speedy running back or tight end, he’s going to struggle. He also tends to be a little too aggressive at times, biting on play fakes in an effort to shut down the run primarily.
If the Ravens are looking to stop the run and allow their safeties and L.J. Fort to handle coverage duties, Harrison is the guy they’ll be looking to get. He’s an immediate two-down linebacker in Baltimore’s scheme, though I don’t think he has much upside to do more than that. There’s a solid chance Harrison falls to the Ravens and their No. 92 pick in the third round.