Mink: Tyler Linderbaum has been a popular mock draft pick for the Ravens, but I don't see it going that way. He's a fantastic prospect who will probably have a long, productive NFL career. However, I don't think he's the best fit for the Ravens' system and would have a brighter future elsewhere.
The Ravens run a gap scheme and love big, powerful centers who can drive defenders off the ball and combo block. Look at Ryan Jensen, for example. Jensen is about two inches taller and 30 pounds heavier than Linderbaum. Matt Birk was 6-foot-4, 310-pounds. Bradley Bozeman is 6-foot-5, 325 pounds. Standing in at around 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds, Linderbaum's athleticism and quick feet will make him an excellent blocker in zone run schemes in which he's moving laterally to cut off defenders. The first line of the scouting report from NFL.com's Lance Zierlein is, "Linderbaum has Pro Bowl potential but needs to be matched with a move-based rushing attack."
Could Linderbaum overcome his size disadvantage and do well in any scheme? Probably so. But I'd rather select a prospect, regardless of position, that fits the Ravens than try to fit a square peg in a round hole, especially with a first-round pick. There are other centers that could interest Baltimore in this draft and plenty of other needs to address in the first round.
(Now watch Linderbaum be the pick haha.)
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