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)
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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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) blocks Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (7) during a game between the Boson College Eagles and the Clemson University Tigers on. November 10, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) blocks Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (7) during a game between the Boson College Eagles and the Clemson University Tigers on. November 10, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Chris Lindstrom

Lindstrom is one of the most solid offensive line prospects in this draft class. He may not have Pro Bowl potential, but he’s going to become a good starter early in his professional career. That makes it very likely he’ll find his way into the bottom of Round 1.

The Ravens need a player just like LIndstrom to fortify the middle of their offensive line. He doesn’t excel in any one specific area, but he doesn’t have any weaknesses either. Lindstrom’s ability to use his body to effectively move defensive lineman makes him a great fit for the way Baltimore want to impose their will at the line of scrimmage.

The only thing that might prevent the Ravens from selecting Lindstrom here is if they want to try to trade down and settle for a slightly riskier prospect. That might be the right move for the franchise since they are currently without a second round pick. Lindstrom will be a solid starter, but there are prospects with higher upsides who will be available early in Day 2.

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The Ravens are still a team that prioritizes physical play more than anyone in the NFL. That gives Lindstrom a great chance to go to Baltimore with the 22nd pick.