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NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Quarterbacks rise post-combine, Redskins land pass catcher

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels points to the sky after scoring a touchdown against the Southern Illinois Salukis during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: A.J. Brown #1 of the Mississippi Rebels points to the sky after scoring a touchdown against the Southern Illinois Salukis during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

26. . Wide Receiver. Ole Miss. A.J. Brown. 22. player

I’ve had the Ravens taking a running back here in each of my first two mocks. Josh Jacobs from Alabama was the guy, but I think they may lean towards a receiver here at the moment. They should be in position to add a quality guy on Day 2 to pair with Gus Edwards and Kenneth Dixon.

The Ravens’ need for a receiver is pretty obvious. John Brown is a free agent, and he didn’t seem to click with Lamar Jackson last year. Michael Crabtree was cut. The team only has Willie Snead available as a solid starter, and even if they use two tight end sets quite a bit, they will need to add a potential No. 1 receiver.

A.J. Brown would fit the bill. Brown had a nice showing at the combine, running a 4.5 in the 40 and looking good in the on-field drills. His teammate D.K. Metcalf may be getting more attention than him, but Brown is a great route runner and will have inside/outside versatility as he can play in the slot.

Brown would give Jackson a young target who will have a chance to emerge as a No. 1 receiver. It’s also notable that Brown had over 1,250 receiving yards in each of the past two seasons despite playing with Metcalf and potential Day 2 pick DaMarkus Lodge. With a higher volume of targets, there’s no telling what he could do.

Either way, Baltimore should add to their skill positions with this pick. Whether it’s a receiver like Brown or a back like Jacobs, they will look to improve their offense as they try to build around Jackson’s dynamic playmaking ability.

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