6th Round – Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
Drafting players named Lamar Jackson has seemed to work for the Ravens in the past. If they somehow acquire a sixth-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, they may wish to add a cornerback of that name.
Jackson had an impressive 15 passes defended in 2019, intercepting a further three to finish his Nebraska career with 27 breakups and five interceptions. He also had 3.5 tackles for loss in his senior year. Jackson is an aggressive corner, possessing a “him or me” mentality that can occasionally boil over.
Jackson does not have blazing speed, posting a 4.58-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and a 4.63-second time at his Pro Day. The lack of speed could be a major contributing factor for why he’d be available this late in the draft. But his man-coverage skills could paper over these cracks, and if he is handled well by an intelligent defensive staff, his competitiveness could see him become a steal at this price. Jackson needs to keep his head on straight though.