Ravens Select Carl Davis DT From Iowa

By all intents and purposes, the Baltimore Ravens got terrific value in Iowa defensive tackle Carl Davis in the third round (No. 90 overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. Ranked as the No. 53 player available by CBS Sports and No. 35 by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr., Davis fell to the Ravens late in the third round.

Davis has the power and athletic upside to blossom into a better player in the NFL than he was for the Hawkeyes. He stands at 6-5 and 320 pounds, but his college production never quite lived up to his potential. Davis recorded 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 43 career games at Iowa.

The Ravens do have a history of maximizing their talent, particularly on a defense that continues to rank among the NFL’s best. And in Davis, defensive coordinator Dean Pees and defensive line coach Clarence Brooks get a blank canvas who is afforded time to learn on the job and develop.

With his rare combination of strength and length, Davis could be a versatile part of the Ravens’ defensive line rotation. The group is deep on talent, even after the departure of Pro Bowl nose tackle Haloti Ngata, and has a level of competition that can push Davis to reach his potential.

Pro Sports, Ravens
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