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2017 Mock Draft: 1st-Round Projections through Week 7

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) is chased down by Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Justin Jackson (21) is chased down by Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

26. . DT/DE. Michigan State. Malik Mcdowell. 14. player

The Baltimore Ravens are battling a lot of injuries this season with two offensive tackles listed on the injured reserve. Barring a few of those injuries, taking Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell is a no-brainer.

It allows Baltimore to add depth at defensive tackle or defensive end, depending on the fit for McDowell. Considering he struggles against double teams and tends to take plays off, the Ravens defensive staff will be good for his development.

McDowell has 70 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and six sacks in three seasons for the Spartans. This year’s draft class won’t be filled with too many offensive prospects, at least not yet anyways. McDowell is a safe pick here for Baltimore.

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