2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Ravens could take in Round 1

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Los Angeles Chargers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 01: Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) catches a 42-yard touchdown pass as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Greg Newsome II (29) defends during the Big 10 Championship game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes on December 1, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Terry McLaurin

McLaurin is a wide receiver who seems to be gaining a lot of momentum heading up to the draft. Running a 4.33 40-yard dash at the Combine definitely helped his stock. Plenty of scouts now see him as a guy with the potential to develop into a No. 1 wide receiver in the right system.

From Baltimore’s perspective, he’s a guy who can stretch the field for Jackson and the offense. He doesn’t have great size, but he makes up for it with his ability to threaten opposing secondaries down the field. It’s not hard to envision a scenario where he becomes Jackson’s go-to receiver.

Critics of McLaurin point out the fact that speedy receiver only caught 35 balls in his most productive season at Ohio State. That Buckeyes offense was engineered by Dwayne Haskins who also projects to be a first round pick. It’s fair to wonder how a player with that kind of athletic ability couldn’t carve out a bigger role in his college offense.

Ultimately, John Harbaugh will have confidence in his ability to get the most out of McLaurin. He can also get a great scouting report on him from his brother. McLaurin isn’t the best possible selection for the Ravens, but he represents an interesting floor.

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