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2016 NFL Draft: Baltimore Ravens Select Willie Henry with No. 132nd Pick

One of Michigan's key defensive line contributors from 2015 is headed to the other Harbaugh brother.

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Michigan Football defensive lineman Willie Henry has been selected by John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens with the 132nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The junior, who decided to test the NFL Draft waters a year early, tied for the team lead in sacks in 2015 with 6.5 to go along with ten tackles for loss.

Here is what we had to say about Henry in our draft profile:

Strengths

Henry is explosive off the snap and fires out low. Obviously a bigger player, but is an extremely athletic pass rusher that moved around the defensive line in his time at Michigan. Shows good burst at both end and tackle and finishes plays in impressive fashion. Has the look of a player who's best football is still ahead of him and has a ton of upside.

Weaknesses

While a very good pass rusher, Henry is a bit less polished against the run, but still good with room to grow. Needs to improve his discipline with pre-snap penalties. Drops his head off the snap at times which leads him to lose sight of the football. The tools are there, but technique isn't quite yet. We will see how that changes with NFL coaching.