Who Would You Draft? Defensive Line

It’s rare when all the NFL draftniks agree on something.
 
But this year, there’s no doubt that the most talented position group is the defensive line.
 
Baltimore added some youth to that corps in last year’s draft with second-round nose tackle Terrence Cody and fifth-round defensive tackle Arthur Jones. But there’s also aging pieces such as tackle Kelly Gregg and defensive end Cory Redding.
 
Even though it will thankfully be up to General Manager Ozzie Newsome, coaches and the scouting department, BaltimoreRavens.com is interested in knowing who you want.
 
Here are five defensive linemen mostly projected to be taken in the mid- to late-first round. Who would you draft?
 
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Cameron Jordan, Cal
Senior; 6-foot-4, 287 pounds
2010 Stats: 51 tackles, 6 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss
Jordan isn’t an elite pass rusher but he’s a versatile, strong anchor who fits well in a 3-4 defense. His brute strength and technique make him a force against the run. Jordan, whose dad Steve Jordan was a Pro Bowl tight end, gets high marks for his character as well.
 
Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple
Junior; 6-4, 315
2010 Stats: 68 tackles, 10 sacks, 13 tackles for loss
Wilkerson has shot up draft boards, rising from sleeper status to a consistent first rounder in mock drafts. He’s got rare agility and speed for a player his size and could play defensive tackle or end in a 3-4 scheme. He brings intriguing pass-rush ability.
 
Cameron Heyward, Ohio State
Senior; 6-5, 294
2010 Stats: 48 tackles, 4 sacks, 10 tackles for loss
The son of Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, Cameron is tough just like his pop. He also made his biggest plays in the biggest games. Heyward is a burly, versatile run-stopping force who will provide some quarterback pressure. He’s coming off Tommy John surgery.
 
Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Senior; 6-3, 281
2010 Stats: 52 tackles, 4 sacks, 7 tackles for loss
A hard-nosed player from an NFL-style program, Clayborn was a consensus All-American. He’s violent against the run and the pass and has good speed. Doctors didn’t want him to play football in high school because of nerve damage suffered during birth but he’s proven himself.
 
Marvin Austin, North Carolina
Senior; 6-3, 305
2010 Stats: Suspended
Austin likely would have been a sure first-round pick had he not been suspended for allegedly accepting improper gifts from an agent. That has pushed him into the second round in many mock drafts. However, his phenomenal workouts at the combine and his pro day have him skyrocketing back up boards. More of a defensive tackle than an end, Austin is still explosive.