2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 8

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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) celebrates the win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the second overtime at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

S. Texas A&M. Justin Evans. 13. player. 26.

The Baltimore Ravens defense isn’t the same unit that it used to be in the days of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. There are a couple of developing players on defense, but they need some more help in their secondary if they want to return to their glory days.

Eric Weddle isn’t going to be playing forever, and even when Matt Elam returns in 2017 the Ravens could use some depth at safety. Texas A&M’s Justin Evans is a safety with swagger who could bring that aggressive mentality to Baltimore’s defense.

Not only is Evans a heavy hitter at the safety position, but he also has developed some legitimate ball skills as made evident by his three interceptions and six passes broken up this season. He’ll need to bulk up and add weight to his 200-pound frame to play safety at the next level, but all of the tools are there.

With Weddle, Evans and Elam rotating in the defensive backfield, the Ravens would be a whole lot scarier in 2017.

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