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Todd McShay mock 3.0: Ravens get lucky at cornerback

A different cornerback falls to the Baltimore Ravens in Todd McShay's latest mock draft. And, in my opinion, this is a better cornerback.

In McShay's third mock draft, Washington's Marcus Peters is the Ravens' selection at No. 26 overall. If Peters is available when the actual first round occurs April 30, it will be very, very difficult for the Ravens to pass on him. He is a more NFL-ready cornerback than Louisiana State's Jalen Collins, who was McShay's pick for the Ravens in his second mock draft.

So, why would an impact cornerback be sitting there at the bottom of the first round? Peters is known for being a hothead and was kicked out of the Washington football program. Plus, Peters' performance at the combine was disappointing. It was only three days ago when I wrote about the chances of Peters sliding to the Ravens.

So, why would the Ravens want Peters? The Ravens took a chance on red-flagged cornerback Jimmy Smith four years ago, and it has turned out extremely well. Peters has the size and speed that teams covet at that position. He would significantly upgrade the Ravens' nickelback spot, and he could emerge as a starter in 2016, when cutting Lardarius Webb can create $6 million of cap space.

In order for Peters to get to the Ravens at No. 26, the Philadelphia Eagles (No. 20) and Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 22) would have to pass on him. McShay has the Eagles selecting Alabama safety Landon Collins and the Steelers taking Jalen Collins.

Ravens' picks in Todd McShay mocks

1.0: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

2.0: Jalen Collins, CB, Louisiana State

3.0: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington