RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU
Edwards-Helaire has earned comparisons to former Ravens running back Ray Rice. Partly because of his smaller stature but also because of how he plays the game.
Edwards-Helaire is extremely shifty, using good footwork and burst to get through pileups and into open space. When he has grass in front of him, he’s got enough straight-line speed to pick up extra yards and force defenders to choose good angles. But don’t let the speed and agility fool you, Edwards-Helaire has some surprising power in his small frame with great balance, making him tough to bring down.
Edwards-Helaire is also a polished route runner coming out of the backfield and has great hands, especially with the ball already secured. However, his size is a detriment in pass protection, where bigger defenders can simply overpower him and longer pass rushers can keep him from getting into their pads.
Edwards-Helaire could be too good to pass up in the second round considering his scheme fit with the Ravens.