3 early-round draft picks for Ravens to replace Marshal Yanda

The Baltimore Ravens have options to replace retiring guard Marshal Yanda, including a few early-round prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Photo/Paul Sancya

Jonah Jackson – Ohio State

If there is one thing that Jackson has displayed throughout his college career, it’s an ability to adapt to change. In four years at Rutgers and another with the Buckeyes, Jackson played under five different offensive coordinators in five different offensive schemes. Like the other players mentioned here, Jackson has experience at several different spots along the offensive line, making him flexible but not necessarily polished at one particular position. He spent time at both guard spots and center for Rutgers before settling in at guard during his season with Ohio State.

Jackson had a great showing at the Senior Bowl, earning a runner-up status on the All-Senior Bowl team from Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling. However, the scouting report by NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein notes Jackson is by far a better pass protector than road grader. As we all know, the Ravens offensive in his current form relies heavily on the ground game, but ensuring that Lamar Jackson is protected and allowed time in the pocket to throw can only be good in his development as a passer, and Jackson appears to be a player who could assist in this regard.

The first round may be a reach for him, with Jackson going in the third round in one of Easterling’s recent mock drafts.

[vertical-gallery id=43019]