Baltimore trades back into the final round to select the offensive lineman who tore his ACL at the NFL draft combine and will likely miss the upcoming season
After a draft process marked by misfortune and inspiration, Andrew Vorhees found his new home on Day 3 of the NFL draft.
The former USC offensive lineman was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round with the 229th pick of the draft.return to USC for his extra season of eligibility. He was an integral senior leader in Lincoln Riley’s first year at USC while starting at left guard for the Trojans in 11 games and being named a first-team All American by the Associated Press and Pro Football Focus.
He was still a likely first- or second-day prospect entering this year’s draft. But Vorhees tore his ACL at the NFL combine in March. After learning the extent of the injury the next day, Vorhees still participated in the bench press. He went up to the equipment in crutches and still lifted the most reps of any prospect at the combine.
That viral moment was not enough to stop Vorhees’ slide following knee surgery, but the Ravens traded back into the seventh round to pick the 6-foot-6 lineman, who also has experience at tackle from his time at USC.
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