Orlando Brown Jr. Drafted by Ravens, Father 'Zeus' Played with Team

The Baltimore Ravens addressed their offensive line Friday, selecting Orlando Brown Jr. from the University of Oklahoma with the No. 83rd overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. 

Brown's father, Orlando Sr., spent six seasons with the Ravens over his nine-year NFL career.

Many people on social media took note of Brown's selection considering he was one of the highest-profile offensive line prospects from a marquee school leading up to the draft:

Brown's late father played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, so there is an NFL pedigree in place.

He thrived during the 2017 season at Oklahoma, helping lead the Sooners to a Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff. He was a first-team All-American and a finalist for the Outland Trophy during his final collegiate campaign as an integral part of an offensive front that protected Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Brown's NFL.com draft profile lists him at 6'8" and 345 pounds, and that size will allow him to overpower defensive linemen on running plays and to utilize his reach when defensive ends are attempting to get around him on passing plays.

NFL Media's Lance Zierlein noted Brown "can completely derail a pass-rusher's game plan with early jabs into his frame," something that could help him earn early playing time in the NFL.

Despite the offensive lineman's potential, Bleacher Report's Matt Miller was not particularly high on Brown during his post-Super Bowl mock, even though he projected the Oklahoma product to go No. 15 overall to the Arizona Cardinals:

"Let me be clear on this—I wouldn't select Orlando Brown in the first round, but that doesn't mean teams won't. ...

"Brown is a good player, but his technical flaws scare me. He's huge...with a narrow stance and base, which slows him down and makes him uncoordinated against speed rushers. Teaching leverage and balance are the keys to developing pass-blockers, and Brown hasn't shown either at Oklahoma. That won't stop teams from believing his size and strength will be good enough to overcome his lack of athleticism."

There is still room to improve, but Baltimore thought Brown's potential and upside were enough to justify the risk in the third round.