Ravens add to secondary with Marlon Humphrey

The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Marlon Humphrey out of Alabama with the 16th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Humphrey provides a significant and long-term upgrade to a Baltimore defensive backfield that is suddenly taking shape as one of the league's most talented.

Alongside safeties Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson, he slides into a cornerback depth chart that already includes Jimmy Smith and Brandon Carr. At the very least, he should have the opportunity to earn a nickel role.

Humphrey is the second cornerback off the board behind Marshon Lattimore, who went to the New Orleans Saints at No. 11.

Marlon Humphrey Bio

Position: CB
School: Alabama
College Experience: Redshirt Sophomore
Height: 6-0
Weight: 197 lbs

Strengths

• Is a willing tackler and brings down ball carriers with force.
• Humphrey's father, Bobby, was a Pro Bowl running back.
• Displays excellent straight-line speed and is a converted track star. (CBS Sports)
• Extremely physical with receivers and doesn't allow opponents to get into a rhythm.
• Does a great job of disengaging from opponents to help in run support.
• Shows off good closing speed.

Weaknesses

• Overt physicality may lead to increased penalties in the NFL.
• Shows a slight tendency to grab players downfield.
• Can get beat downfield due to poor hip rotation and overaggressive approach while watching quarterback.
• Needs to improve ball skills.

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