The Baltimore Ravens aren't finished adding to the league's most dangerous running attack. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, former University of Alabama running backs Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs are both visiting the Ravens this week ahead of the NFL draft on April 25th.
The #Ravens are taking a hard look at some top RBs, hosting both #Bama standouts Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs, source said. Jacobs flies in today and has dinner with the staff tonight before his visit tomorrow. Harris is there now, then flies to Dallas tonight to see #Cowboys.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 3, 2019
Harris, a four-year contributor for the Crimson Tide, led Nick Saban's backs in carries each of the past three seasons. He averaged 7.2 yards and 7.4 yards per carry as a sophomore and junior, respectively, establishing himself as one of the most reliable, productive backs in college football. Last season, splitting time in the backfield with Jacobs and sophomore standout Najee Harris, the 5-foot-10, 216-pounder had 150 carries for 876 yards (5.8 YPC) and nine touchdowns.
Article Continues BelowJacobs' path to the NFL is an unlikely one, especially for a prospect who played at a powerhouse like Alabama. Under-recruited out of high school, the Oklahoma native accepted a late offer from the Crimson Tide before before forcing his way onto the field as a freshman. He had a career-high 120 carries in 2018, his junior season, rushing for (640 yards 5.3 YPC) and 11 touchdowns (5.3 YPC), also catching 20 passes for 247 yards and three scores.
In a draft class lacking a superstar talent at running back, many analysts rank Jacobs, 5-foot-10, 220 pounds, as the top player at his position, with Harris following closely behind him. Both players should be off the board by the end of the second round.
The Ravens, who finished second in rushing last season, an especially impressive feat considering Lamar Jackson didn't take the reins until Week 9, signed veteran runner Mark Ingram away from the New Orleans Saints during the opening week of free agency.