Coaches Closer Than Ever To Prospects

According to the Baltimore Ravens website, one perk to the lockout has been the opportunity for Ravens coaches to spend more time getting to know their prospective players. 

“We’ve been able to get coaches to more pro days and workouts, so that’s going to be an added benefit for us,” said Ravens Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz.  “In terms of volume of players [we study], that’s going to be the same. 

“But I think the biggest positive is that our coaches have been able to spend more time on the road, whereas in the past, they would have to be back for football school.”

Representatives in purple and black have reportedly attended several pro days of first-round draft picks, such as Colorado’s – which featured cornerback Jimmy Smith and offensive tackle Nate Solder – Georgia’s (Justin Houston), Maryland’s (Torrey Smith), Missouri (Adrian Clayborn) and Arizona (Brooks Reed).