Ravens Combine: Top D-Line, Linebackers To Watch
After days of coaching and executive migrations to Indianapolis, the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is officially set to begin with on-field drills and testing.
Thursday kicks off the linebacker and defensive line portion of the workouts with several major names expected to be active throughout the process. For a team like the Baltimore Ravens that needs players at both positions, they should be very active in the viewing process today.
Here are some top names that the team could be keying on during the Combine workouts today.
Edgerrin Cooper
An elite tackler, Cooper has the kind of build similar to former Georgia standout Nakobe Dean. There are, of course, concerns with that as Dean has struggled to stay on the field in Philadelphia.
Cooper has excellent speed, and tenacity, and is a very strong processor. If the Ravens want to find a player to potentially replace Patrick Queen, Cooper may be the best fit for the defense.
He'll need a strong combine workout, though, to warrant a first-round grade. Otherwise, a mid-second-round ground is probably his best bet.
Chop Robinson
In a draft class dominated by the top quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tackles, the defensive ends of this class may be underrated. Dallas Turner is considered the best of the bunch, but a strong workout could put Penn State's Chop Robinson on the path to entering the first round.
Baltimore needs to continue to invest in young pass rushers, and Robinson could be the kind of player they look at. Any other year he's probably going in the top 15 overall.
Jonah Elliss
If the Ravens are interested in undersized players, this list is for them! Elliss did everything right in college with Utah by recording a 10+ sack season as well as being stout against the run. He's the kind of high-motor player that would fit nicely with Baltimore.
The issue? His 6'1" frame is considerably smaller than most edge rushers and could hurt his draft stock overall. He's dealt with injuries in college and has shown to be overwhelmed with power blockers.
This is still a strong technically sound prospect that could fit well with the Ravens.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
There's a nice debate between Trotter and Cooper for being the best linebacker in this draft class. Whichever player performs better at the Combine this week could very well jump the other for some organizations.
Trotter, like his father before him, is an excellent blitzer, has solid size, and speed. While Cooper can be seen as the faster player, Trotter has processed plays a lot faster which could be a calling card for him over the next few weeks.
