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Ravens grab defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan

The Baltimore Ravens grabbed Florida State defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan at No. 48. Jernigan once considered a first-round prospect fell in draft projections due to a "diluted sample" drug test at the NFL Combine. He joins linebacker C.J. Mosley for Ravens picks in the 2014 NFL draft. Per NFL.com:

STRENGTHS Strong for his size and clogs the middle. Has disruptive ability. Bends his knees and plays with leverage. Able to stack, locate and shed. Wraps and rips down ball carriers. Coordinated hands and feet. Is difficult to engage -- has quick, active paws. Can slap, rip and swim to beat blockers and turns up the heat on passing downs. Good foot athlete for his size -- changes direction well, gives effort in pursuit and ranges outside the box. Will be a 21-year-old rookie.

WEAKNESSES Has a fleshy midsection. Lacks ideal height and overall body length. Average get-off. Can be overpowered at the point or neutralized when bigger, longer blockers get into his frame. Limited two-gap ability. Average playing range. Stiff-legged and does not change direction easily, as confirmed by 4.84-second 20-yard shuttle time at the combine (tied for slowest among DTs). Could stand to improve his stamina. Was a rotational player prior to junior season.