NFL Draft 2017: Latest analysis and reaction to Ravens draft picks
Chris Wormley, DE, Michigan (Round 3, No. 74)
The overlooked Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley has continued to surpass expectations and throughout his career. Friday, he did it again after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the No. 74 overall pick.
Nonetheless, Wormley stays within the Harbaugh family, going from Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh to Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. However, Wormley, who was a projected second-round draft pick, fell to the Ravens in the third round.
NFL draft analyst Charles Davis analyzed Wormley by stating:
"Obviously you have the connection with the Harbaugh brothers here. Chris Wormley is somebody made to be a five-technique at the next level. You’re gonna put him over at tackle and ask him to sit there and hold the point of attack with your length and strength and be able to push the pocket as a pass rusher. He’s a really, really good value pick."
Here is the instant reaction from the Ravens drafting Wormley:
Staff writer for the Ravens official website joked about the connection between the Harbaugh’s and Wormley.
Ravens continue to bolster defense, adding DE Chris Wormley out of Michigan with the 74th overall pick. Think John got some info from Jim?
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) April 29, 2017
The Ravens’ Twitter page revealed Wormley’s toughness and size.
Wormley is 6-foot-5, 298 pounds and a pure, tough football player that fits our DNA: https://t.co/FEAKPo0XHq pic.twitter.com/LRBN6AiUne
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2017
Jeff Zrebiec illustrates how Wormley can make an immediate impact.
Wormley is a five-technique defensive end. Good player. Ravens lost starting DE Lawrence Guy.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) April 29, 2017