DL Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina
Depending on who you ask, Kinlaw is an obvious top-10 pick or he’s a project. But no matter the view on Kinlaw, everyone agrees he has the potential to be something special. He’s tall, long, has great athleticism and a nasty punch. But he doesn’t always live up to his physical traits and he’s still a little raw in his technique.
That potential makes him a first-round pick but the lack of polish and a knee injury in the Senior Bowl might have teams not interested in the potential gamble. But as we’ve seen this offseason, Baltimore wants to build up their defensive line and Kinlaw, when healthy and at his best, would be a fitting addition. At No. 28, he wouldn’t have nearly as much pressure to show up immediate either and learning behind Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams and Derek Wolfe would do him serious favors. He makes a lot of sense for the Ravens if he falls far enough.