The Baltimore Ravens hold the No. 26 pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Over a span of two weeks, the Ravens blog will take a quick look at 10 prospects who might be available and be a fit for Baltimore at that spot. We begin the second week with the Heisman Trophy runner-up:

Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

Chances he's available at No. 26: A decent shot. Most draft analysts believe Gordon will be taken in the bottom half of the first round, and some don't expect him to go in the first round at all. Before the No. 26 pick, the two teams most interested in drafting a running back are the San Diego Chargers (No. 17) and Arizona Cardinals (No. 24). The Ravens brought in Gordon for a pre-draft visit, but it's unknown whether there's legitimate interest or it's merely a smokescreen. Peter King of Sports Illustrated believes Gordon will not get past the Ravens at No. 26. You just have to wonder whether the Ravens are baiting the Dallas Cowboys, who have the No. 27 overall pick, to jump ahead of them to take a player the Ravens wouldn't select at No. 26.

Why he'd be a good pick for the Ravens: Gordon showed excellent vision in Wisconsin's zone-blocking scheme, which is what the Ravens had major success with last season. Gordon's rapid acceleration, physical running style and exceptional jump cut make him a big play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball. There are no known off-the-field concerns with Gordon, who volunteered serving food at homeless shelters. The Ravens know what they'd be getting with Gordon, who was once coached by Baltimore running backs coach Thomas Hammock.

Why he wouldn't: There are concerns whether Gordon is an every-down back because he is an unproven pass catcher. Gordon had issues with ball security, fumbling seven times in 2014. The reputation for Wisconsin running backs is that they're great in college but unexceptional in the pros. It would be surprising to see the Ravens take a running back in the first round given that they had the No. 8 rushing attack last season with journeyman Justin Forsett.

Stat to note: Gordon's 2,587 yards rushing ranks as the second most in a single season in FBS history. Only Barry Sanders, who produced 2,628 yards in 1988, rushed for more.

Extra point: ESPN's Sports Science examines how Gordon's running style is heavily influenced by his track background.