Ravens land a talented cornerback in Mel Kiper’s latest 2024 NFL mock draft

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine as GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh work to retool a defense that could lose five key starters.

With the draft season in full swing, Mel Kiper has released his latest mock draft for ESPN, and he has Baltimore landing Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter.

30. Baltimore Ravens
Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

I’d like to see the Ravens make moves on defense this offseason, and they likely will have to use their cap space to keep some of their own players, including safety Geno Stone and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike. Those moves should start at corner, so how about one more in this top 32? Lassiter makes six.

Lassiter didn’t get beat often last season. He didn’t allow a single touchdown as the nearest defender in coverage, and in total, he allowed nine receptions for 91 yards. Those are elite numbers. The problem? He had one career interception, and that came in 2021. Teams will have questions about his lack of on-ball production. I’m a believer that production from corners can be developed, and I’m not worried. I am interested in seeing Lassiter’s 40-yard dash time in Indianapolis, though.

A dominant cornerback in Athens, Lassiter started all 15 games for Georgia during the 2022 National title season. Lassiter logged 38 tackles, including five for loss.

Last season, Lassiter totaled 37 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, in 14 games.