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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Richard Lagow (21) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Richard Lagow (21) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Ravens

1st Round, No. 23 overall- Pat Elflein, C/G, Ohio State

2nd Round, No. 55 overall- Taco Charlton, Edge, Michigan

3rd Round, No. 87 overall- Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

The Baltimore Ravens have a lot of nice young pieces on their roster and always do a good job building through the draft. They tend to focus on adding the best player available, but also love to build in the trenches. Baltimore has long relied on a strong offensive and defensive line to succeed.

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Ohio State’s Pat Elflein is a versatile interior offensive lineman. He has started and excelled at both guard and center during his college career. This type of versatility is important for an offensive line where injuries tend to pile up.

Taco Charlton is an explosive edge rusher who needs to refine some parts of his game. However, he knows how to get after the quarterback which is something highly valued in the NFL. Baltimore needs to start thinking about long-term replacements for Terrelle Suggs and Elvis Dumervil.

The Ravens running back situation has been a complete mess since Ray Rice left town. They are hoping that Kenneth Dixon is the long-term answer at the position, but he has yet to seize the starting role. Royce Freeman is someone with the potential to grab the job and not let go.

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