2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

26. <p>The Ravens will be highly disappointed to see Stanley going to Jacksonville, but luckily – or not – the team has many other areas of need.</p> <p>Baltimore gave up the fifth most touchdowns in the NFL to opposing passers.  However, they also gave up fewer passes of 20+ and 40+ yards than two-thirds of the league, and finished 16^th in the league in yards per catch.  What does this all mean?  It means they gave up a lot of short-to-mid range passes, leading to a lot of short yard touchdown passes.  It also means their cornerbacks need upgrading.</p> <p>Charm City needs some aggressiveness on defense the team has been missing since the retirement of Ray Lewis and injury to Terrell Suggs.  Vernon Hargreaves III from Florida provides a combination of athletic ability, route intelligence, and toughness to provide support against the run.</p> <p>He’s a smart cover-man who is very good at breaking on the ball and aggressive enough to make a big impact on his receiver.  Very much like Marcus Peters in 2015, Hargreaves could prove to be a shut-down corner who virtually erases his opponent most weeks.</p> <p>Hargreaves may not fill the Ravens’ most urgent position of need, but he’s a big consolation prize if the team doesn’t trade up to take Stanley.  No team should be disappointed to take Vernon, and the Ravens will be rewarded.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Previously:  Ronnie Stanley – OT – Notre Dame</strong></p>. CB. Florida. Vernon Hargreaves III. 6. player