OTL: Prospects for Ravens Fans to Keep an Eye on at Combine

Starting later this week, some NFL hopefuls are going to earn themselves a whole lot of money.

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Baltimore’s front office staff and coaches will be flocking to Indy this week to scout out the next group of Ravens. They won’t get to see the full scope of invitees, since some high-profile prospects have decided not to participate in the workouts…

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…but many other prospects will view the Combine as an opportunity to improve their resumes by impressing the scouts in attendance. For those that also participated in the Senior Bowl, the increased visibility allows them to catapult themselves up draft boards, and those quick risers are the guys I’m really interested in seeing this week.

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Let’s talk about some guys at Baltimore’s positions of need who’ve boosted their profiles, and who get another chance to do that this week.

Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

📈No receiver boosted their draft stock more at @seniorbowl than Michigan's Roman Wilson.

Textbook rep here for all WR coaches to show their players, with Wilson drawing contact in order to gain separation downfield.

One reason why my comp for Wilson (5014v, 186v) has been… pic.twitter.com/GAaPWlAAj3

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 23, 2024

At 6’0” and 192 pounds, Wilson has been largely overshadowed by some of the bigger and taller receivers available in this draft class. That said, recording 12 touchdowns on a National Championship team while averaging 16.4 YPC is no easy feat, especially given how reliant the Wolverines were on the run. Wilson was one of the more impressive receivers in 1-on-1s at the Senior Bowl, and the Combine will give him an opportunity to showcase his athleticism and route-running capability. Given that he’s departing a Harbaugh-led system, maybe Jim and John have shared enough information about Wilson’s fit to make him a worthwhile investment in Baltimore.

Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale

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— Tony Reno (@CoachRenoYale) February 22, 2024

If you asked me to bet money on which position the Ravens spend their first-round selection on this year, I’d probably bet on offensive tackle. Not only do they need to begin building toward a future beyond Ronnie Stanley and Morgan Moses, but this class is deep at the position, and Baltimore could be in the perfect spot to grab a bookend tackle for years to come. However, if the Ravens end up opting for a 1^st-round receiver, Yale’s Kiran Amegadjie is an intriguing prospect who could be available later. Playing at an Ivy League program, he didn’t gain the same kind of attention as some of the other major OT prospects, and he missed a chunk of this season with a quad injury. Since his return, though, he’s looked no worse for wear, and his physical gifts are undeniable. Standing 6’5”, weighing in at 326 pounds and boasting arm length over 36”, Amegadjie is garnering more attention as a high-ceiling OT prospect. On top of that, the Ravens value academically gifted players, and you could do a lot worse than a Yale grad.

Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri

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— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) February 16, 2024

Robinson is another prospect whose physical gifts are eye-popping, to the point that some draft analysts are comparing his meteoric rise to 2022’s first overall selection in Travon Walker. Robinson’s stock rose following a fantastic showing during Senior Bowl week, and now he gets the opportunity to continue to showcase his physicality at the Combine. At 6’5”, 295 pounds and a wingspan in the 97^th percentile, Robinson will almost certainly get a few teams to fall in love with his potential. Pair that with experience as a defensive captain and an SEC pedigree, and Robinson may end up inserting himself into the conversation as a top EDGE prospect in a top-heavy class.

Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor

.@BUFootball DL Gabe Hall lined up all over the defensive line, from nose guard to either 3-tech, and he’s long, quick and strong.

Really nice day from him during the one on one session, versatile guy who gets it done wherever he’s lined up. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/gF8ht9tI5Q

— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) January 30, 2024

I saw a lot of guys who really impressed me during Senior Bowl week, but maybe none more so than Gabe Hall. With the caveat that 1-on-1 drills between D-line and O-line tend to favor the D-linemen, Hall was a handful for even the top tackle and guard prospects. His stat-line wasn’t overly impressive at Baylor, being featured mostly as a run-stuffer, but he showed great footwork and strong hands. Hall will likely need time to develop, but what better system than Baltimore’s to do it? The Ravens will likely need a few more puzzle pieces with Brent Urban hitting free agency, and veteran Michael Pierce won’t be around forever. If Hall lands in Baltimore as a developmental guy from a late-round pick, he can rotate in and use his 6’5” frame to disrupt the middle and move the pile while he learns behind guys like Travis Jones and (fingers crossed) Justin Madubuike.

One more little note on Gabe Hall: his previous D-line coach at Baylor, Dennis Johnson, is Baltimore’s newly minted D-line coach. The fit would be spectacular.

As we move through the offseason, I’m looking forward to doing more prospect breakdowns. See you on the other side of the Combine!