I like Carradine.
I just worry about the timeframe for his recovery and whether he might start the year on the PUP list.
I also worry about guys who didn't get a lot of playing time in college. Sometimes flaws in a game don't become obvious until a player has had exposure and other coaches try to spot weaknesses to exploit.
I also worry about guys who play with other great players. Might their ability be a bit overrated because so much attention is heaped on their teammate.
I respect the player and I do think he looks like an ideal player for us at LDE. He also has surprising pass rush ability and athletcism for such a big, strong guy.
The lack of sustained productivity, starting less than one season and suffereing a major injury should push him into the second round but pass rushers often get over-drafted.
I'd like him in a trade back scenario to the bottom of the first if he were still there. But I wouldn't take him over Werner, D. Jones and Sly. I don't think you have to knock every first rounder out of the park so long as you do hit some. You just need to put up a lot of doubles in the first two rounds and sprinkle in some singles later year after year and you'll find yourself with a really good team like the Ravens.
It's even better if your spend wisely in FA and add key players to a young core when available (i.e. 49ers).
