Iowa CB Cooper DeJean Stays Connected With Tyler Linderbaum, Geno Stone
Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, a possible first-round choose, already has connections to the Ravens. He was teammates with Pro Bowl middle Tyler Linderbaum at Iowa, and DeJean has spoken with free agent security Geno Stone in regards to the pre-draft course of.
“Both actually good guys to be taught from,” DeJean mentioned. “Geno had an important yr, it was enjoyable to watch. I performed with Linderbaum my first yr. He’s an important teammate, onerous employee.”
DeJean confirmed that he met with the Ravens in Indianapolis, however he will not be taking part in exercises. He’s nonetheless recovering from a late-season fractured fibula and hasn’t had sufficient time to put forth his finest effort.
“I’ve been cleared to run. I had surgical procedure in November, began to run full velocity final week,” DeJean mentioned. “I plan to work out sooner or later earlier than the draft.”
DeJean performed each outdoors and at nickel for Iowa as a flexible chess piece. Though he was strictly a cornerback for Iowa, some analysts, together with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, imagine DeJean might play each security and nook on the subsequent degree.
DeJean believes his versatility might be a significant help. asset, and it is a trait the Ravens at all times covet.
“I can play inside and outside, I really feel like I’ve the flexibility to play a number of positions on the again finish,” DeJean mentioned. “I imagine Iowa has ready me effectively.”
Kamari Lassiter Thinks Ravens Would Be ‘Amazing Opportunity’
In his newest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Ravens deciding on Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter.
Coming to Baltimore would reunite Lassiter with Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken, who was Georgia’s coordinator earlier than he joined the Ravens final yr. Lassiter has fond recollections of taking reps in opposition to Monken’s play calling in observe.
“Monken, he is a wizard on that offensive facet,” Lassiter mentioned. “He attracts up some very nice performs and he is a very nice coordinator. I keep in mind practices, it was at all times so aggressive as a result of we had a very good DC going in opposition to a very nice OC.”
Lassiter was a part of a protection that helped Georgia win two nationwide championships and mentioned he would love to be a part of a successful group like Baltimore.
“I believe that’d be an incredible alternative,” Lassiter mentioned. “They pleasure themselves on protection. I come from a program that prides themselves on protection.”
