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2016 NFL Draft: Final Baltimore Ravens Full NFL Mock Draft

By Joe Serpico

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Artie Burns (1) leaps over Bethune Cookman Wildcats defensive back Austin Walker (35) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Artie Burns (1) leaps over Bethune Cookman Wildcats defensive back Austin Walker (35) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore finished last season last in interceptions and struggled to find a kick returner that could make an impact for them. Artie Burns would come in a sure up both positions for the Ravens.

His speed is special, breaking records for Miami’s track team. He has long arms that allows him to get into defenders at the snap and has the hands to turn bad passes into turnovers. More importantly, he picked off six passes in 2015, the same number as the entire Ravens defense last season. That alone should be attractive enough to warrant the pick.

The early part of the second round should feature several cornerbacks going off the board, but Burns sticks out because he has the size and speed that NFL teams covet. William Jackson, Kendall Fuller and Mackensie Alexander are other possible choices at this spot, but Burns return ability earns him the selection. Plus, the Ravens have done pretty well when drafting players from The U.

Previous selection: Kansas State OL Cody Whitehair

Next: Third Round: No. 70

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