Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech
It would not be a stretch to describe Brooks as a force of nature after his 2019 season with Texas Tech. Playing at the ‘Mike’ linebacker spot for the Red Raiders, Brooks inflicted 20 tackles for loss as well as three sacks, earning Second Team All-American honors as well as a place in the First Team All-Big 12. He was the first linebacker from Texas Tech to earn All-American consideration since 1995.
Brooks had at least 84 tackles in all four of his college seasons, with a career-high 108 last season. He has exceptional athletic ability, but there are some concerns over his durability after undergoing two surgeries on his shoulder during his college career. He’s a better run defender than pass defender at this stage of his career, but a conscientious and competent defensive staff would no doubt put him in a position to do what he does best. The Ravens certainly qualify in that regard. If they choose to wait until the second round to address the linebacker spot, Brooks is certainly an option at that stage in the draft.