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Jeremy Conn: Top 5 Favorite Players In The Draft

As we near the first round of the NFL Draft, here are five of my favorite players in the draft right now. Will the Ravens select any of them? Perhaps. We'll have to wait until the sixth pick rolls around tonight.

  1. Jalen Ramsey CB Florida St - He's the best player in the draft in my opinion. Tall and long at the corner-back position. In this offensive era, you need guys on the outside who can lock down on the best receiver on the opposing team.  He reminds me a lot of Patrick Peterson, he needs to add some bulk to his frame, but he can clearly do that.
    NFL Combine - Day 6
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 29: Defensive back Jalen Ramsey of Florida State participates in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
  1. Ezekiel Elliott RB Ohio St - This guy can absolutely do it all.  I think he is the best running back prospect to enter the NFL Draft since Adrian Peterson. Great vision and awareness. He can be a receiver out of the backfield, run and block.  He is an every-down back.
    NFL Combine - Day 3
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 26: Running back Ezekiel Elliott of Ohio State runs with the ball during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
  1. Tyler Boyd WR Pitt - Good route runner, with above average speed and a great burst when he comes out of his breaks.  He gets a quick release of the line of scrimmage and has a knack for making big plays on third downs.  He has great hands and can play special teams.
    Pittsburgh v Syracuse
    SYRACUSE, NY - OCTOBER 24: Tyler Boyd #23 of the Pittsburgh Panthers carries the ball during the second half against the Syracuse Orange on October 24, 2015 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. Pittsburgh defeats Syracuse 23-20. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
  1. Kenneth Dixon RB La Tech - Another solid running back with great vision. He is not as explosive as some backs, but he has great awareness for down and distance.  He is a solid blocker. He was a durable work horse and a 4-year starter.
    Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl - Illinois v Louisiana Tech
    (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
  1. Devontae Booker RB Utah - This guy carried the Utes this year. He was the best player on the field every time he stepped on the field.  He is fantastic at breaking tackles and has a knack of finding the end zone in goal line situations.  He doesn't have excellent break away speed, but I love his intangibles.
    Utah v Washington
    SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Utah Utes rushes against the Washington Huskies on November 7, 2015 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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