Tray Walker to Baltimore Ravens: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

The Baltimore Ravens came into the 2015 NFL draft needing to get more depth in their secondary after injuries plagued the position in 2014. 

Even though Baltimore waited until the fourth round, it got a good cornerback in Texas Southern's Tray Walker with pick No. 136.

This was the first and only defensive back the Ravens drafted this year, so they must have liked what they saw from the small-school defender. 

How Walker Fits the Ravens

The 6'2", 180-pound Walker had a knack for finding the ball this past season with 41 tackles and four interceptions. He finished his college career with 10 interceptions in 42 games.

That's key for a Ravens secondary that rarely intercepted the ball last year. Baltimore corners combined for just three interceptions in 2014, and the entire secondary had just six. 

That has to change this year, and maybe Walker can provide the Ravens with the kind of ball-hawking defensive back they're lacking. 

Even though Walker will be going from an FCS school to an NFL team, it's not crazy to think he plays as a rookie. Jimmy Smith and Asa Jackson suffered season-ending injuries last year, leaving Lardarius Webb as the only reliable corner.

Webb also missed time due to a back injury, and none of the Ravens corners can be counted on to stay healthy for a full 16-game season. 

If injuries hit Baltimore hard again this year, Walker could quickly find himself playing, if not starting, as a rookie. Here's an excerpt of his NFL.com scouting report by Lance Zierlein: 

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Played press coverage and would grab and lock down receivers off the line of scrimmage, preventing them from getting into routes. Possesses good ball skills. Attacks throws at high point and has the hands to finish with interceptions. Steps downhill against the run and does his part.

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Initial Reaction to Walker Selection

Baltimore is not deep at corner, so Walker not only has a good chance of making the final 53-man roster, but also of competing for playing time.

For the most part, he'll likely be the fifth or sixth corner this year and a game-day inactive for several games. Walker's ability to be physical and make tackles could earn him a spot on special teams and more chances to crack the cornerback rotation.