With the 27th selection in the 2021 ES GM's Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Azeez Ojulari, EDGE out of the University of Georgia.
With the recent departures of Matt Judon and Yannick Ngakoue, the Ravens' #1 need this offseason is addressing the pass rush. Tyus Bowser is not going to cut it as THE guy.
Enter Azeez Ojulari...
Ojulari is only 20 years old and barely scratching the surface of his potential. He displays excellent athleticism, a relentless motor, high football IQ, and leadership qualities. The sky is the limit for this kid.
" Azeez Ojulari projects as a starting EDGE early in his NFL career. He has all the tools to be a consistently productive player with the versatility to fit into a variety of defenses. He would probably fit best in a āmultipleā defense which would allow him to use his entire skillset, rushing from across the defensive front and playing from a two- or three-point stance.
That versatility should be an asset for a creative defensive coordinator, as Ojulari can be a moveable piece who can be used to exploit athletic mismatches along the offensive line or influence blocking schemes.
While Ojulari isnāt a player who should be asked to drop in coverage often, or be relied upon to hold up in coverage against athletic pass catchers, he does have the ability to drop into shallow coverage zones. That ability to at least occupy an area of the field as a coverage player, and potentially run with some running backs or tight ends, should be an attractive quality for a defensive coordinator who likes to use zone blitzes.
Ojulari has the potential to be a disruptive speed rusher off the edge, particularly as he is able to effectively use power counters, but he will need some development to reach his full upside. That isnāt necessarily a knock on Ojulari, simply recognizing that a 20-year old with just two full seasons on a college field. It would probably be more noteworthy if his tools were honed and he was coming to the NFL as a polished technician."
(https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/3/22/22336671/2021-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-azeez-ojulari-edge-georgia-scouting-report-ny-giants)