One could argue that the offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens is among the greatest in football when it’s healthy. Naturally, injuries are a part of the game, and this season the Ravens suffered with a fair share of them, as only John Simpson, one of their starting five, was able to participate in all five regular season games. The Ravens need to strengthen their offensive line because both starting guards Kevin Zeitler and Simpson are set to reach free agency. According to CBS Sports, Baltimore will select Georgia standout Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL Draft.
“Mims has top-10 potential when he’s healthy, something he struggled with for much of the 2023 season,” CBS Sports writes.
The irony here is that the offensive line for the Ravens has struggled with injuries, and Baltimore chooses an offensive lineman who faces similar challenges. Given that Mims missed half of the 2023 season, his selection as a first-round pick indicates his talent. But with Mims, the Ravens would be receiving a tremendous tackle with a ton of upside. His stature (6-7, 340lbs) and remarkable quickness and explosiveness allow him to perform well in a variety of situations and might make him a franchise cornerstone.
One of Mims’ calling cards is his pass protection and given how Lamar Jackson in Todd Monken’s scheme had the most pass attempts in his career (307), having Mims who excels in pass protection feels like a good choice.
While Mims is listed as a right tackle, his versatility means he can play in different positions along the offensive line which could also interest the Ravens. Getting a grip on Mims’ injury issues during the draft process will ultimately determine how high he is selected, but when healthy, he could easily be seen as one of the best tackles in the draft.
