Baltimore Ravens: 5 Running Back Draft Targets
Nov 29, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back David Cobb (27) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
David Cobb – Minnesota
David Cobb isn’t the best running back in this year’s draft, but he can be a solid option should the Baltimore Ravens opt to not select one early on.
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Cobb is a powerful, downhill back who fights for every yard. He is tough and durable, which could suit him to the Ravens style of play.
He has a stocky frame at 5’11” and 229 pounds, but still has decent speed. He doesn’t have lightning quickness, but is fast enough to break away from defenders and make big plays.
Michigan LB Jake Ryan called David Cobb toughest RB he faced in Big 10: "Really good running back, downhill guy, tough guy.''
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) February 21, 2015
Cobb is tough to tackle, and that will bode well for him in the NFL. He gained 54 percent of his yardage after contact between from 2013-14, according to NFL.com.
He put in an impressive showing at the Senior Bowl in January too. NFL Draft Analyst Mike Loyko posted the following on Twitter:
He’s projected by many to be taken in the third or fourth round, so Cobb could provide excellent value for the Ravens later on should they avoid the running back position early.
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