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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dexter Lawrence continues to rise

By Rucker Haringey

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) /
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PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal runs through the tackle of Brandon Pili #91 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal runs through the tackle of Brandon Pili #91 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

20. player. 26. . Running Back. Stanford. Bryce Love

Running back isn’t the most valuable position in the NFL currently, but every franchise wants to have a home run hitter at the position. With all due respect to Alex Collins, the Ravens could certainly use an upgrade at the position.

Love isn’t just a home run hitter, he’s a complete back. He’s learned how to skillfully run between the tackles at Stanford. He’s certainly a running back that can soak up 20 touches per game without looking any worse for the wear.

Building an offense around Love and Lamar Jackson could turn the Ravens attack from one of the most predictable groups in the NFL to one of the most dynamic. Baltimore has to give Jackson more weapons to make sure he succeeds. The receiver room needs a talent boost as well, but running back is an easier problem to fix via the draft.

For the record, taking a running back at No. 20 is a lot different than taking one at No. 2. Love is good enough to provide value here. If the Ravens really want to change the complexion of their offense in 2019 this is a pick they should make.

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