Cody Ford sounds like an offensive lineman the Ravens already have. Big, talented, plays with an edge, went to college at Oklahoma.
There is no guarantee Ford will be as good as Orlando Brown Jr., who became the Ravens' starting right tackle as a rookie and helped them make the playoffs last season. But Ford is expected to go much higher in the draft than Brown, who dropped to the third round after he struggled at the Combine. Ford is one of the top offensive line prospects in this year's draft, and if the Ravens take him with the No. 22 pick, Brown will love playing with his former college teammate.
"Physicality, man," Brown said of Ford. "He's a dominant football player. That showed up on film whenever he was in there, especially this past season. He's very smart, and for him, his game is a lot about mentality. That's something we need, especially if we're going to be running the ball like we did at the end of last year. So, he's somebody that would be able to come in and help us out a bunch."
Ford started at right tackle for the Sooners last season, but he also played both guard spots and is viewed as one of the draft's best run-blocking offensive lineman, according to Pro Football Focus.
Here are the comps and scouting reports for this year's top interior offensive line prospects from NFL.com's Lance Zierlein.

Garrett Bradbury, N.C. State – Weston Richburg
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Bradbury's body control, core strength, movement skills and intelligence check very important boxes for teams looking for immediate center help. His pass-pro tape against Clemson proves he can hold his own against a variety of pass-rush flavors while his strength and athleticism make him scheme flexible. He is a candidate to become an early and long-time starter in the league.

Erik McCoy, Texas A&M – Corey Linsley
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Teams typically hunt for centers with the traits to withstand power or athleticism depending on their divisional competition. McCoy comes gift-wrapped in a thick, strong frame and proved he could hold up to both power (Dexter Lawrence) and athleticism (Quinnen Williams). He has some limitations in space, but he possesses more than enough body control and agility to compete on work-ups and cut-off blocks. With his ability match against base and sub-packages, McCoy could carry Day 2 draft value as a future starter.

Cody Ford, Oklahoma – Brandon Brooks
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Ford offers a rare combination of physical and athletic traits that will have NFL teams dreaming of his upside. He is raw and relatively inexperienced as a starting tackle with exploitable holes that will need to be patched before he can thrive in the pros. As a tackle, he's a developmental, high-risk/reward talent. The safer (and better?) route might be to play him as a guard where he will face less exposure in pass protection and where his size and athleticism should allow him to become a plus run-blocker fairly quickly.

Chris Lindstrom, Boston College – Joel Bitonio
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Lindstrom is one of the most athletic interior lineman in the 2019 draft with a rare ability to match movement quickness with anyone across from him. His quickness can place him in position to make blocks on both the first and second levels and he has an impressive ability to cover lateral space and protect his gaps as a pass blocker. Lindstrom is scrappy at the point of attack but lacks the length, mass and strength some teams will want. His final destination could be as a guard/center in a zone scheme where he can become a long-time starter.

Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State – Graham Glasgow
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Efficient if unexciting prospect with the size, power and length at center to match with a variety of interior challengers across from him. Jenkins has the core strength to handle down and base blocking duties, but he could leave offensive line coaches wanting more if asked to handle challenging blocks in space. His tape against the best SEC's best teams over his last two seasons indicates an ability to become an effective, early NFL starter.

Connor McGovern, Penn State – Rodger Saffold
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Reliable run blocker with NFL-ready size and strength but exploitable holes in his pass sets that need to be addressed as quickly as possible. His starting experience at both center and guard could bring additional interest in McGovern, who would be a bigger, stronger option at center for teams facing odd-front power in their division. He is a good fit in gap and inside-zone run schemes, but his tendency to over-set in pass protection could be challenging to correct. He's an early starter as a Day 2 pick, but Year 1 could have ups and downs.

Nate Davis, North Carolina-Charlotte – Shawn Lauvao
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Davis carries good power and outstanding foot quickness on a stout frame and has proven to be consistent and effective in a variety of blocking schemes. His footwork and body control help him square his targets into his power zone, but a lack of arm length creates some inconsistencies in sustaining blocks. He has some flaws, but there doesn't appear to be glaring holes to overcome his areas of strength and become a starting guard early in his career.

Michael Jordan, Ohio State – Alex Boone
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Center-guard prospect with NFL size and a frame that should add even more mass and muscle. Jordan has rare height for a center but has easy flexibility in his hips, knees and ankles, allowing him to man the position. He's a little lazy with his hands and might not move well enough for teams asking their interior linemen to get out in space. His 2017 guard tape might be more appealing to teams as he flashed as a drive-blocker. His size and versatility could make him a Day 2 draft pick with starting potential early in his career.

Dru Samia, Oklahoma – Wes Schweitzer
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Vocal leader who has cut his teeth with an Oklahoma offensive line that has dripped with aggression and attitude during his four years as a starter. Samia is a loose-limbed, athletic guard whose foot quickness and second-level agility make him much more attractive as a move guard rather than a base-blocking option. His length and movement skills are a big plus, but issues with core strength and body control at the point of attack must be improved in order to survive against NFL power.

Beau Benzschawel, Wisconsin – Mike Remmers
**Zierlein’s Scouting Report**: Tall, pass-blocking specialist who will need to prove he can be serviceable against NFL power in the run game to become a future starter. Benzschawel plays with good technique and an understanding of blocking concepts in the run game, but might lack the play strength at point of attack NFL teams look for. However, his allure to GMs and offensive coaches could be his ability to match up against athletic, sub-package rushers in today's quickness-oriented rush approaches.
The Ravens are solid at right tackle and right guard with seven-time Pro Bowler Marshal Yanda, but there will be competition at left guard. Imagine if Ford, who measured 6-foot-4, 329 pounds, played well enough to be plugged into the starting lineup as a rookie like Brown, in a run-heavy Ravens offense that plays to Ford's strengths.
"I have to get in with whoever drafts me and let them know I'm here for business," Ford said at the Combine. "I'm ready for the game right now. I need to show them that I'm mature enough to handle a starting job or at least be No. 2 on the charts. I think that's the biggest thing."
Chris Trapasso of CBSSports.com has compared Ford to another former Ravens left guard, Kelechi Osemele.
"Osemele's explosiveness and mean streak combination allowed him to become the best young guard in football," Trapasso wrote. "Ford is a similar tweener, with feet capable enough for him to stay on the outside if need be. I think his best position is guard because of his athleticism and strength blend.”
Plenty of scouts are predicting a long career for Ford regardless of where he lands, or whether he plays guard or tackle. The Ravens were very pleased with two Oklahoma draft picks last year – Brown and tight end Mark Andrews. It will be interesting to see if Ford becomes the next player to travel from Oklahoma to Baltimore.
Ford has consistently been projected to be drafted in the early 20s, right where the Ravens are picking. Asked if he thought the Ravens would draft Ford or Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell at No. 22 if both were available, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay gave a slight edge to Ferrell.
"Because of their need for a pass rusher," McShay said on a conference call. "But Ford is a better prospect."