Ravens Draft Tracker: Kelechi Osemele
by lastcallbmore on Apr 27, 2012 9:40 PM EDT
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Kelechi Osemele Tackle #72, Iowa. 6'5" 337lbs
The Ravens need help on the offensive line. Drafting a tackle to replace Bryant McKinnie would make sense if they saw someone they liked late in the first round. Nfl.com has the Ravens selecting Osemele in the first round in their latest mock draft.
nfl.com: With center Matt Birk and guard Ben Grubbs both free agents, the Ravens will be looking to bolster the interior of their offensive line. Osemele's massive 6-5, 350-pound frame, pure strength and tenacity should open holes for Baltimore's star running back Ray Rice.
Here is what NFL.com has to say about Osemele.
Osemele is a player who will need strong coaching and guidance once entering the NFL, but if he finds his way and becomes a consistent player, he stands to be a dominant lineman based off his production and film at Iowa State. He has great athletic ability and gets off the line very quickly. He understands, for the most part, blocking with angles and within a scheme, and has the natural upper strength to keep on his blocks once he gets to them. When using technique, Osemele is one of the more powerful and dominant blockers in the country. Very rarely do defenders release themselves from his blocks, and if he can learn to get to the block sooner at the NFL level, he can be a stalwart for years to come. His potential as a go-to run blocker for the next decade could find him selected as early as the first round.
I'm not sure that Baltimore would take a flier on someone that could go either way in the first round but if this guy goes to the right organization he could be nasty.
Here is some info. on Osemele from cyclones.com.
Awards and Honors
2011 Co-captain ... 2011 Sports Illustrated first-team All-American … 2011 first-team All-Big 12 selection (AP, Coaches) … 2011 Rotary Lombardi Watch List (Rotary Club of Houston's Most Outstanding Lineman) ... 2011 Outland Trophy Watch List (Nation's Best Interior Lineman) ... Phil Steele's College Football Preview 2011 Preseason First-Team All-America and First-Team All-Big 12 ... The Sporting News 2011 College Football Preview Second-Team All-America and First-Team All-Big 12 ... Lindy's Sports 2011 College Football Preview Second-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 ... 2009 AP second-team All-Big 12 ... 2010 Honorable mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches) ... Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (F07, S08, F10) ... 2007 Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
2011
Earned All-American honors from Sports Illustrated, becoming the first Cyclone to earn All-America honors since Ben Bruns in 2000 … first-team all-conference honoree from both the media and coaches … started all 13 games for the Cyclones, finishing his career with 44 consecutive starts … played in 49 games in his career … projected as a 2012 first-round NFL draft pick (Fox Sports.com, ESPN.com, CNNSI.com, NFLDraftScout.com).
2010
Earned honorable mention all-conference honors … started and played in every game … has started 30 straight games and played in 36 in his career.
2009
Started every game en route to second-team all-Big 12 honors.
2008
Played in every game, starting five contests.
2007
Redshirted initial collegiate season.
High School
Helped lead District 17-5A Region III Langham Creek to 6-4 record senior year ... saw action at right tackle ... coached by Mac Woodfin.
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I think Osemele is a solid prospect, but I don’t think he’s a slam dunk which for a G to be taken in the first round you should be. I see him as an early 2nd, so I wouldn’t be a fan of getting him unless we trade down.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
He could go the route of Jon Ogden
which is a year at LG then slide out to LT for the next decade.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Feb 11, 2012 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
He’s definitely not even considered a LT prospect. He has some experience at RT, but his game just translates a lot better to G.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Remember when football players names were
John, Jim, Bob and Smith, Jones, Williams. It’s all Ahmad Rashad’s fault, whose name when he entered the league was Bobby Moore.
The Ravens have had Obifemi & Brendon Ayanbadejo and now this? Names are getting as tough in the NFL as they are in hoops and hockey. At least in beisbol, all we have to do is be able to pronounce “Rodriguez!” Then again, with the influx of Asian players, it’s changing even more.
Did you see this guy Jeremy Lin light up Kobe and the Lakers last night for 38? I didn’t see the game but the highlights on SportsCenter.
aka 'Rexx'
LINSANITY!
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 11:14 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
The Yellow Mamba. I actually love the knicks as I’m a big Melo fan and my dad is from New York and he has been amazing to watch these last few games. Looks like a completely different team.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
And they pointed out something in the Pre-game show. It’s nice to have an underdog to root for.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 11, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah sleeps on his brothers couch because his contract wasn’t guaranteed until this last tuesday and at one time was 4th on the depth chart at PG not including Baron Davis which would have made him 5th or likely cut once Baron gets back. Real Awesome story.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I was kinda annoyed hearing about him all week, I was like “C’mon it’s just three games”. But after seeing him completely dismantle the Lakers last night, I have to say I’m sold on Linsanity.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 11, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
its like Tebow almost
theres no mind-boggling natural talent there. Hes making plays that out of context arent that amazing, but hes making them again and again. He takes smart shots and he hits them.
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 1:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Agreed although he is pretty crafty around the basket and has made some insane lay ups. Agree though he’s not like a freak athlete just a guy with a real high basketball IQ and a hard worker. The best was his interview at half time he told the reporter he was going to watch tape of the first half to make some adjustments in the 2nd half. Talk about a hard worker.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Hmmm…Cam should try that…
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 11, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
disagree that he’s not making amazing plays. Some of his passes look like they came from Pistol Pete or Nash. He turned the ball over a lot that game, but his court vision to make the passes he made is not an accident.
I’m not sold on the hype as of yet, but I can definitely see more than a solid foundation to build on for this guy.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Same story with me. I hate the yanks but I love the Knicks
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 1:16 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don't see Ozzie picking an O-line man with the first pick.
I’m sure he will get about 2 in the 3-5 rounds, but if you look at the talent we already have on the roster (mainly Harewood and Reid) I think he will be looking to give them increased roles before using the first pick on an O-lineman. With that being said, however, we do need to find a replacement for Birk (and possibly Grubbs).
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We've had a replacement for Birk on the bench for the whole season.
Our biggest problem is we have the “Cal Ripken Syndrome” . We don’t know when to pull players.
Who is this replacement of which you speak? And don’t even start. Even in Cal’s waning years he was STILL one of our most productive players.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 11, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
Gurode may be better than Birk. Im not worried
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 1:20 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
When Cal had back problems and his average was below .200 nobody had balls to pull him for younger healthier players on the bench.
They were more worried about selling tickets and getting a hometown boy into the hall versus winning games.
He was already going into the Hall, jackass. That wasn’t the reason, but you like to make it up as you go along.
you just hate Baltimore sports
Ripken is a top 3 SS all time.
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 5:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
please enlighten us
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 7:04 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Cal Ripken
* Involved in one of the strangest sports conspiracies of all time. The story goes that Kevin Costner and his wife were staying at Ripkens house in 1997 during a film shoot. Kevin comes home from the shoot and finds Cal in bed with his wife. A melee ensues and Ripken is hurt in the scuffle. Too hurt to play, the Orioles concoct a lighting problem at Camden Yards to postpone that night’s game, thus preserving The Streak. Probably bullshit, but the story itself is shameful…
* Is the career leader for Grounding into Double Plays
honestly, its quite possible. Considering Ripken did what he did during the steroid era, I think that whatever skeletons may be in his closet aren’t nearly as bad as other guys.
As for grounding into double plays, oh well. That doesnt change the fact that he is a 400HR, 3000 hit, .276 hitter who averaged over a hit per game played and pretty much always played who was a short stop. I can’t believe I have to make this argument.
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 8:09 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
You shouldn't even bother
Flacco sucks, Ripken sucks, I’m sure Ray Lewis and Johnny U and every other Baltimore icon suck too in Shadow’s brilliant opinion.
Strange that you yourself think the Costner story is BS yet you still indict Ripken’s character for it.
You know, I don’t think Martha Stewart did anything wrong either but “the story itself is shameful.” Wait…what?
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 8:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
How can you hate on Ripken man? When you need to dig that deep just to “uncover” something…..
Oh no…A pro athlete sleeping with a woman…how horrible….
Even worse, sleeping with a Hollywood stars wife, when Hollywood stars are known for having more relaxed views on sex, wife sharing, orgies blah blah blah.
are you kidding man?
Career leader for grounding in to double plays. Very unlikely for a guy who happened to play 2+ decades while being in the lineup every freaking day. Now, if you said strikeouts, that may carry some weight. But since his career total are more than a thousand away from the all time leader in strikeouts as a batter, I’m going to assume you are just trying to start shit.
Come on man.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
And is there a difference between grounding out and striking out.
All I said is the Ravens are like the Orioles where they will not pull a popular player when at some point in their career they are hurting the team versus helping. All you Ripken flamers came out with all the other bullshit.
Ok, fine. You want to make the comparison. Well,I’ll leave out the fact that someone already proved you wrong while mentioning what the team did with Heap and others.
And I understand your perspective, you want to take whatever the popular opinion is, and add your own spin on it to try to dispute that popular opinion. Sometimes..there is actually weight to the “anti” perspective on a player, in the case of Ripken, there isn’t. You just really really really really want there to be. I’m not sure the reason, though my first inclination is that it will make you feel better about yourself for some reason.
If you can actually provide some proof that Ripken “hurt” the team, when they had only finished higher than 3rd three times between 90 and 2001 when he retired, and all three of them were during his “twilight” years (as you suggest), then I will say “you are correct sir, you win” But, as it stands, I don’t think I will have to.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I dont have a problem with your “Ripken Syndrome” theory, but you also said “look at his stats; not hall of fame worthy.” Thats just erroneous.
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 12, 2012 8:42 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
when did ripken hit below 200? because the answer is NEVER
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 7:08 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
no kidding
Cal never had a season below the Mendoza line and even at his worst he was already an obvious first-ballot HOFer.
"And, don’t get me started on Joe Flacco," Simms continued. "Did the experts watch the game? Joe didn’t miss a throw, not one. I watched every play. Every time he had the opportunity, he hit the guy. And, he made some moves so he could complete other throws. Are these people watching? What was Joe supposed to do with Texans in his face? Throw it up and hope? Sometimes a sack is a good thing. The object is to win the game. You did."
by jackmca on Feb 11, 2012 5:36 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Our biggest problem is we have the "Cal Ripken Syndrome" . We don’t know when to pull players.
Yet we cut the likes of Ravens greats such as Mason, Heap and Gregg…
Trust me, we know when players ineffective. And just curious, what sample size are you going off of that makes you so certain Gurode was better, the 10 snaps or so he took at Center this season? You certainly can’t say such a thing using his LG play as an example.
"Picture Me Rollin"
So we leave Birk in to get bulldozed over by Wilfork the whole game.
You would be a perfect coach for the Ravens. Coach Tunnelvision.
Captain is a higher rank than Coach I’ve learned.
Just from this exchange….Captain Hindsight “ownzors” Coach tunnelvision..
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Shouldn't you be trying to save Ward's ass on the Steeler board.
Pretty soon we won’t have any dirty players left in the league.
Wow…even for you, that’s sad. This is by far the weakest shit you’ve ever brought to any argument. And I am drawing upon some pretty classic stuff as far as weak arguments.
Just to play a long, you want to talk about dirty players? How about McClain or Yanda? Yeah, I know, don’t worry, you don’t have to answer…that’s different.
I’ll even tell you why it’s different. None of their victims had to sit out the whole year. Miller and our D linemen didn’t miss any time after being on the receiving your team’s cheap shots.
However, little girls like Keith Rivers missed the rest of the season because they took a clean shot because they weren’t paying attention. Ed Reed got knocked the fudge out because he wasn’t paying attention to the person who was directly in front of him. Little pussies cry about stuff like that.
It’s strange that I’ve only heard Ward was dirty by fans of two teams. And both of those teams fans sound like little girls that just got punched in the mouth when they were expecting to punch someone in the mouth. Deal with it, don’t cry.
I don’t need to “save Ward’s ass” he served his time, his legacy is secure. The FO will most likely make the right decision on him, and I’ll trust them, since they have only managed 7 losing season in 42 years…compared to 6 losing season in 16 years from a certain other AFCN team.
If Ward broke your heart, or your team’s heart, I’m sorry Sally…But wasn’t it all gravy when your cheap ass/half ass guard was chop blocking people? Wasn’t it all good when McClain was intentionally trying to decapitate a player that, at the time, was one of the most responsible for their team’s domination of yours?
Yeah…I know…it’s different. Now keep trying to convince people that Cal Ripken somehow hurt the Orioles. You make “good points”….(of course I mean that sarcastically)
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
It’s strange that I’ve only heard Ward was dirty by fans of two teams. And both of those teams fans sound like little girls that just got punched in the mouth when they were expecting to punch someone in the mouth. Deal with it, don’t cry.
Says the guy who can’t handle a Gatorade celebration outside of a SB win.
daytime commentator. night time ninja.
I can’t handle it?
No, you’re obviously mistaken. I can handle it well. I just look at as a joke, just like any team that isn’t the Chiefs winning their first game for a new head coach.
In the history of the NFL, there has never been a team that was a contender or serious threat that thought a Gatorade shower after a week 9 game was OK Any real team would look down on that sort of act. They’d think that type of thing was reserved for either what I said, or the Lions winning in week in week 14 after going 0-12.
You can say it is relevant or, you can argue that it’s not. But one of our writers called how your season would end after that shower. And, yes, the drop, and the missed FG happened, but whatever. He called it.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Steelers fan: “We have six tainted trophies, what do you have”.
Ravens fan: “Just one trophy, but self respect”.
Alright. Obviously you are digging pretty deep in to your bag of useless tricks.
You should try the Skev route. Just call everyone “bandwagon yinzer pitt trolls” You’d still look like an idiot, but at least it would be comical.
I welcome your definition of “tainted” though.
However, judging solely off that being your best shot after I brought some legitimate stuff to the table,I’m guessing your answer’s stupidity would be right on par with “Keeping Ripken in the lineup killed the Orioles”
Yes….self respect. That’s what every loser franchise’s fans say they have. There is always an excuse for success.
The sad thing though, is usually that kind of shit comes from teenagers. Not 40 or 50 year old people that claim to have children.
But to take your bait, why not point out how at least 5 of those are tainted. I can sort of see one (though, no one with a brain or extreme bias would actually claim that). But let’s hear the other five “tainted” trophies?
Please…bring something this time..
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
And I’ll go ahead and take your rebuttal away from you
your answer is most likely “what Yanda does isn’t illegal”
Yes, that is true, it isn’t technically illegal, but it’s still dirty as fuck
What Ward did in any event you are crying about, wasn’t illegal at the time either. So…if your argument is that Yanda isn’t dirty because it’s not illegal, how can you look down on Ward?
I’ll answer it for you, you can’t. You haven’t heard one “dirty” thing about him since the rules were put in to effect. Before that, he just lit up little pussies who got off on the fact that they could nail anyone they wanted without any sort of repercussions. Well…Hines said those guys “there are repercussions, bitch”. And your boys paid the price. Deal with it, don’t cry.
You’re a hypocrite, and you really only take your team’s side when it’s arguing with a person who is a fan of the opposite team. Any other time, you might as well be a fan of another team.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
You Keep Bringing
Up Yanda as the one and only example. I just did a (admittedly very unscientific) search on “Marshall Yanda dirty player” and the only results that came back were complaints form the Steelers. And, Yanda has never been flagged, or more importantly, fined for illegal blocks.
Hines Ward: voted NFL dirtiest player by his peers, not just by one team. You can still claim he played within the rules, but the results speak for themselves.
Harrision, fined for multiple incidents against multiple teams.
Not sure how one can equate Yanda to Harrision or Ward.
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What Ward did in any event you are crying about, wasn’t illegal at the time either. So…if your argument is that Yanda isn’t dirty because it’s not illegal, how can you look down on Ward?
Come on, even as a Steelers fan, you gotta realize how dirty Ward is. He waits until a defender isn’t looking 30 yards away from the play as it’s ending and blindsides them. Not cool. I wouldn’t want any Raven doing that cheap shit.
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