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Five Players to Watch at Combine: Cornerback
The Ravens were ravaged by cornerback injuries in 2021 and always covet depth at the position. A deep group of talented corners will be on display at the NFL Combine.

Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson
The Ravens want to force more turnovers and Booth had three interceptions last season, showing good hands and anticipation. He was also an aggressive run defender who didn't shy away from taking on blockers if necessary to make tackles. Booth has looked comfortable playing man-to-man and zone, a rangy six-foot corner with the size and wingspan to defend a variety of receivers. Joining Baltimore's secondary, where he would be mentored by Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey, could be a perfect place for Booth's development.

Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cincinnati
As his nickname suggests, Gardner plays with swag and relishes the challenge of defending top receivers. He's one of the more physically imposing corners in the draft at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, giving him the body to match up with the AFC North's more physical receivers. This draft is deep at cornerback and what happens at the Combine will help separate the top prospects. There's a possibility that Gardner could vault into the top 10, but the Ravens figure to evaluate him thoroughly as a top talent at a crucial position.

Kyler Gordon, Washington
Gordon was part of a dynamic cornerback duo at Washington that also featured Trent McDuffie. While Gordon was targeted more frequently, he responded to the challenge. He only had two interceptions during his college career, but was an excellent tackler who rarely surrendered big plays and was stingy giving up yards after catch. Gordon played outside in college, but many scouts believe he will be an effective nickel cornerback in the NFL with the ability to swing both inside and outside as a versatile defender.

Trent McDuffie, Washington
McDuffie started as a true freshman and is expected to make a quick transition to the NFL. He was a track star in high school and his speed allows him to defend receivers closely without fear of getting burned deep. Most scouts view McDuffie as a solid cornerback with few holes in his game – a three-year starter who kept improving every year. The Combine could improve McDuffie's draft position, but he has already given teams plenty of impressive game tape. McDuffie is another cornerback the Ravens might find hard to pass up if he's available.

Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
In his latest mock draft, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah targeted Stingley as the Ravens' choice at No. 14. Stingley was a freshman starter at LSU in 2019, teaming with Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen to help the Tigers win a national championship. A foot injury suffered in 2020 that lingered and led to surgery in October of 2021 is the biggest concern, and it will reportedly keep him off the field at the Combine. However, Stingley had six interceptions as a freshman and showed instincts and ball skills that are difficult to teach. He could be a star in the NFL if his health issues are behind him.