Baltimore Ravens: 3 First-Round Draft Targets

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Nov 22, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans cornerback Trae Waynes (15) stands on the field between plays during the1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State

The Baltimore Ravens could do with some help to their secondary. They finished 23rd in the NFL in passg defense last year, and gave up the 11th-highest amount of passing plays for 20-plus yards (54).

Feb 23, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Trae Waynes runs with the ball in a workout drill during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The secondary kept giving up plays to Tom Brady in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs, eventually allowing the Patriots to come from behind to win.

With the 26th overall pick, cornerback Trae Waynes might be the man to help an area of need. Waynes has good size for the position (6’0″, 186 pounds) and is an aggressive tackler.

Waynes impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine in February:

Trae Waynes confirmed pre-determined beliefs and might have exceeded them with his overall workout and blazing 4.31. Top CB, moving on up.
— Dion Caputi (@nfldraftupdate) February 23, 2015

His 4.31 second 40-yard dash was top among cornerbacks. His 19 bench-press reps was good for fifth-best. His 38 inch vertical jump was eighth-best among corners.

Waynes has a lot of potential in the NFL, and could be available for the Ravens with the 26th overall pick. After allowing just two touchdowns in his last two seasons, Waynes could be exactly what they need in their secondary to take their defense to the next level.

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