It's a pivotal week in the draft process with over 300 prospects in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Executives and coaches will spend the next few days gathering as much intel as possible on these players, and they will leave Indy with a better idea of how their big board will stack.
Before player workouts start, here is the last batch of pre-combine mock drafts:
EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
2024 stats: 13 games, 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 38 tackles
"The Ravens, they play the draft as well as anyone. They kind of know where the wins are, and one of the wins that they have hit on numerous times is just drafting great athletes on the edge and just developing them. ... I don't think [Pearce] is an immediate high-end guy, but you're patient enough with this kid and he is going to be a high-end pass rusher."
OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
2024 stats: 6 games, 82.0 pass block grade (Pro Football Focus), 68.7 run block grade, .6% pressure rate allowed
"The Ravens could lose Ronnie Stanley in free agency, which would make left tackle their biggest draft need. They take a chance on the athletic Simmons, who is coming off a serious knee injury but has a ton of talent."
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
2024 stats: 14 games, 77 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 interception
"If the Ravens stick to their usual script of selecting the best player available in Round 1, it's hard to imagine Starks getting past them at No. 27. The Georgia standout is a versatile defender with an old-school game that fits Baltimore's bully style."
OL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
2024 stats: 14 games, 69.9 pass block grade, 70.2 run block grade, 4.5% pressure rate allowed
"The Ravens' offensive line could use some work, but they did play well last season for the talent level they were working with. Here's some more reinforcement on the interior."
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic
"Jackson started this season at left guard for Ohio State and moved to tackle once the injuries started piling up, doing so well there that some draft scouts and experts are looking at him as a tackle. He's versatile enough to move around early if the Ravens get into a pinch."
LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
2024 stats: 13 games, 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception
"With Ravens brass expressing confidence in their ability to retain left tackle Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore might end up looking to the other side of the ball with its first-round pick. Picking the hyperathletic Crimson Tide playmaker would make Ozzie Newsome proud, as Campbell could elevate the pass rush in the short term while he hones his instincts at the second level."
S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
2024 stats: 13 games, 4 interceptions (two for TDs), 88 tackles
Mel Kiper Jr, ESPN
"This guy is going to catch everyone's eye during combine workouts. His explosiveness at 6-3, 227 pounds is special. But he's more than just traits, having hauled in four interceptions for the Gamecocks this past season. If Baltimore is able to land him at No. 27, it can put him next to Kyle Hamilton and essentially take away the third level of the field. And that'd be a good thing, considering the Ravens allowed 58 plays for 20 or more yards this past season, third most in the NFL."
IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama
2024 stats: 13 games, 86.5 pass block grade, 63.9 run block grade, 2.5% pressure rate allowed
"The Ravens could use reinforcements on their offensive line with Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari set to become free agents. Tyler Booker is the draft's top guard prospect, and he doesn't even turn 21 until Apr. 12. Only allowing two career sacks at Alabama in 38 games, 27 starts, Booker could protect Lamar Jackson for a long time."
DT Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
2024 stats: 13 games, 6.5 sacks, 48 tackles, 14 tackles for loss
"The 6' 3", 305-pound Nolen is explosive and one of the draft's most disruptive interior rushers. He tallied only four sacks and eight tackles for loss this season at Ole Miss, but he logged 25 hurries. Nolen also had the second-best run defense grade (91.6) among defenders with at least 100 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Between his proven pressure ability and ready-made run defense, Nolen can make an early impact on a team with championship aspirations."
OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
2024 stats: 14 games, 83.5 pass block grade, 72.5 run block grade, 1.9% pressure rate allowed
"The more time goes on, the more likely it is that Ronnie Stanley will indeed leave Baltimore in free agency, so finding a new blindside blocker will be a priority. Conerly has some issues to address, but he's definitely one of the top offensive line prospects available in this range."
"The Ravens may not be able to re-sign Ronnie Stanley after a strong rebound season, and Conerly gives them another youthful option to pair with Roger Rosengarten."
