2nd Round – C/G Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
Ruiz played for coach John Harbaugh’s brother Jim at Michigan, so you’d hope the elder brother would be able to help offer some insight into his game. Ruiz began his college career at guard, starting the final five games at that spot in 2017. But he started each of his last 26 games at the pivot, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2019.
Like Cushenberry, Ruiz is a better pass blocker than run blocker at this stage. But he has shown consistent development in that area, an essential trait given the makeup of the Ravens’ offense. If the team wants to hold fire and address another area in the first round before addressing the line, Ruiz could be a viable option in the second.