4th round: LB Troy Dye, Oregon
The flip of Harrison is a player like Dye. Tall and thin with a ton of athleticism, Dye is the type of linebacker Baltimore would be looking to toss in more of a coverage role or against teams with a speed rushing attack. He’s smart and knows how to take great angles to beat ball carriers around the edge or to the sideline.
However, that lack of mass on his frame is a concern. Dye will struggle if offensive linemen can get their hands on him and he’d struggle to handle a bigger power back. Even with his athleticism and speed, Dye isn’t very polished in coverage and could use some more development there.
Dye is the epitome of a fourth-round prospect in that his upside is far greater than what he brings immediately. He could be a rotational player as a rookie but really needs some time in the weight room to handle the rigors of the NFL and could use practice reps to improve his technique. But in a year or two, Dye could become a starter or at least a solid rotational option that gets a bunch of snaps.