NFL draft results continue to pour as the 2017 NFL draft comes to an end for the Baltimore Ravens. We now deliver instant reaction from the Ravens’ drafting Tyus Bowser, Chris Wormley, Tim Williams and Nico Siragusa.
The 2017 NFL draft is closing in the city of brotherly love as theBaltimore Ravensapplied their six picks in Day 2 and 3 to strengthen their defense and the offensive line after drafting Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey with the No. 16 pick on Day 1.
Friday night, the Ravens selected Houston linebacker Tyus Bowser with their second round pick. According to Mel Kiper Jr. fromESPN, Bowser is an undervalued pass-rusher with top-tier closing speed, making him a perfect fit in the Ravens’ 3-4 defensive scheme.
The Ravens remained devoted to improving their defense in round three, acquiring an additional third round pick from the Philadelphia Eagles to select the robust Michigan defensive tackle, Chris Wormley.
Below is the rest of the Ravens draft picks brought to you by the Ravens’ Twitter page:
1️⃣: CB Humphrey
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens)April 29, 2017
2⃣: OLB Bowser
3⃣: DE Wormley
3⃣: OLB Williams
4️⃣: G Siragusa
5️⃣: G Eluemunor
6️⃣: DB Clark#WelcomeToTheFlock
Next, we present pick-by-pick instant reaction from the Ravens in the 2017 NFL draft.
Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston (Round 2, No. 47)
Once a high school basketball star, the Houston outside linebacker delivers a quick replacement for former Ravens linebacker Elvis Dumervil, who was released this offseason.
Following is the instant reaction to the Ravens selecting Bowser with their second round pick.
Before we start, here’s a highlight reel of the assertive Houston linebacker:
Now, we enter the war room with Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Dean Pees notifying Bowser on the Ravens selection.
Former legendary Ravens head coach Brian Billick thought very highly of the new Raven.
Tyus Bowser may be the best cover LB in the#NFLDraft...mirrored Dalvin Cook down the field in bowl game and can be a depth blitzer.
— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick)April 29, 2017
Ravens beat writer for PressBoxOnline.com Bo Smolka revealed Bowser’s connection with Terrell Suggs.
New Ravens OLB Tyus Bowser said he models his game after Terrell Suggs, said he is "speechless" about the chance to now play with him
— Bo Smolka (@bsmolka)April 29, 2017
Bowser received congratulations from John Tyler High School, the place where it all started for the class of 2013 graduate.
Congratulations@tbowser23
— Tyler Lions Football (@TylerLionsFB)April 29, 2017
John Tyler HS
Class of 2013pic.twitter.com/e2eMPKKH9u
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