As part of the online coverage leading up to the NFL draft, The Sun will look at prospects who could be available for the Ravens with the 25th overall pick.
Earl Thomas
Safety, Texas
Sure, the odds of Thomas slipping to the Ravens at No. 25 are slim, but this scenario would create a great storyline. Ravens officials say they haven't called Reed to find out if he's retiring or returning. With this uncertainty, it would be interesting to see what the Ravens would do if Thomas fell into their laps.
Thomas' play is eerily similar to Reed. He's a rangy ball hawk who has excellent awareness. That's why it's hard to see a player of this caliber dropping past such safety-needy teams like Cleveland (No. 7 pick), Jacksonville (No. 10), Miami (No. 12), Houston (No. 20) and Philadelphia (No. 24).
On being compared to Reed, Thomas said, "He's a great player. I'm pretty sure he is going to be in the Hall of Fame and that's a great comparison. I think I have a long way to go if I want to compare my game to him, but I thank you for the accolades."
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