Ravens add to crowded backfield by selecting Kenneth Dixon

The Baltimore Ravens have selected running back Kenneth Dixon out of Louisiana Tech in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Dixon joins a backfield that includes Justin Forsett, Buck Allen, Lorenzo Taliaferro, and Trent Richardson. However, Dixon could carve out a role as a third-down pass catcher. With solid hands and agility, he could be dangerous in that role for the Ravens and ease the workload of Forsett, who'll turn 31 years old this season and broke his arm in 2015.

Kenneth Dixon Bio

Position: RB
School: Louisiana Tech
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-10
Weight: 215 lbs

Strengths

• Rocked up body. Gained seven pounds in muscle between the NFL combine and his pro day.
• Very fast feet. Cuts on a dime.
• Natural pass catcher.
• Produced despite not getting much help from his offensive line. Has a knack for turning what should be short gains into bigger plays.

Weaknesses

• Lacks ideal long speed.
• Ball security issues.
• Small frame has shown signs of vulnerability to injury.
• Small school prospect. Doesn't have much film against high-end opponents.

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