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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Early June Edition

By Jon Dove

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Arden Key (49) and LSU Tigers defensive end Lewis Neal (92) celebrate sacking Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kyle Allen (10) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Arden Key (49) and LSU Tigers defensive end Lewis Neal (92) celebrate sacking Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kyle Allen (10) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Baltimore Ravens- Arden Key, Edge, LSU

LSU’s Arden Key is a dynamic pass-rusher who has the potential to dominate. His combination of length and explosiveness make it tough for offensive linemen to keep him out of the backfield. He would be a perfect fit with the Baltimore Ravens.

Key uses a combination of his raw athleticism, length and snap awareness to generate pressure. He is also a balanced athlete who can dip his shoulder and bend the corner. The real knock on him at the moment is off-field question marks

He is currently way from the LSU football team to deal with some personal issues. It’s expected that he’ll be back for the start of camp, but this is something NFL teams will research.

The Ravens are facing the task of having to replace Terrell Suggs. This isn’t going to be an easy task, but someone with Key’s potential could be the answer. Baltimore’s identity has always been tied to fielding an aggressive defense. Not finding a proper replacement for Suggs would hurt.

Baltimore’s other identity has been a strong ground game, which is something lacking at the moment. They would have a tough decision to make if either Saquon Barkley or Derrius Guice was still on the board.

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