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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RALEIGH, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: North Carolina State Wolfpack center Garrett Bradbury (65) prepares to snap the ball during the game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Virginia Cavaliers on September 29, 2018 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Garrett Bradbury

Bradbury is another prospect who has the ability to boost the Ravens inside run game. He played almost exclusively as a center during his college career at NC State, but he’s got the power and speed to play guard at the next level.

Some scouts are a little down on Bradbury based on his short arms, but that’s really the only weakness to be found in his physical profile. He’s nearly 6-foot-3, a shade over 300 pounds and he can run a sub 5.00 40-yard dash. That means he’s capable of getting out on the edge and handling defensive ends and linebackers who try to stifle Baltimore’s run game.

Bradbury gets the edge over Ford because he’s a much more versatile prospect on the inside. His ability to play center and guard at a high level makes him a player the Ravens can build around in several different ways.

No Ravens fans are going to get excited about drafting a potential center in Round 1, but Bradbury could do a lot to help protect Lamar Jackson next season. That makes him a potentially wise investment for Baltimore.

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