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Ronnie looked pretty bad last yr. I don’t expect much more.

Hi Dee...yeah they gave it a D but had him ranked at 34 on their big board. I don't know anything about the guy except what I've read here and online.

Hi guys! Bleacher Report gave the pick a D grade.

Nate's highlights, dude can fly

I understand your concerns about Stanley but I think he can give us one more year. Faalelle is big and has some talent but I see him more as a backup or rotational guy. That's why I'm worried here...plus our depth is non-existent.

The Vikes made a huge mistake with McCarthy, wow. There is a reason Michigan would rather run 3 times and punt, and it wasn't just because they had a strong defense nor good running game. There are few edge rushers in this draft ready to step in right away, most need a few years. Plenty of offensive linemen left, even with that small run in the first many who can play right away. Defense linemen were thin to begin with but there are several who can be very good depth. Getting the speedy demon corner now was well worth it, 4.2 speed, coach him up on how best to use it.

I have never seen a board unravel like that. So few defensive players is nuts.

The party is just getting started. The first round of the NFL draft is over, and with it came a record-setting focus on one side of the ball. A record 23 offensive players were taken in the top 32 picks, breaking the previous mark of 19. That’s both good and bad news for the Ravens. The good news is Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins fell into their laps at No. 30 overall, and there are plenty of talented defensive players remaining heading into Day 2. The bad news is they still need an offensive lineman (or two, or three) after nine were picked in the opening round. Here’s a look at some of the Day 2 prospects at positions of need who could be available for the Ravens when they pick at No. 62 overall in the second round and No. 93 in the third. Offensive line Kiran Amegadjie, Yale: The self-proclaimed “most interesting prospect in the draft,” Amegadjie (KUH-ron Ah-meh-gah-G) is the son of African immigrants and a lightly recruited two-star prospect out of Hinsdale Central High School in Illinois who blossomed into an NFL prospect. He’s considered raw, but he made 24 starts at both left tackle and right guard at Yale and has the physical tools (6 feet 5, 325 pounds, 36 1/8 inch arms) to develop into a starter. Christian Haynes, UConn: The former Bowie High School star started 49 games over five college seasons, all at right guard, and earned second-team All-America honors in 2022. A Senior Bowl standout, the 6-3, 317-pound Haynes ranked seventh among guards in athleticism score at the NFL scouting combine. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State: Compared with “SpongeBob SquarePants” by The Athletic’s Nate Tice for his thick build, the 6-3, 322-pound Beebe put together a special senior season, becoming a finalist for the Outland Trophy (given to the nation’s top interior lineman) and the William V. Campbell Trophy (the “Academic Heisman”) while earning first-team All-America honors. He projects as a guard but also has experience at left and right tackle. Brandon Coleman, TCU: After spending most of his childhood in Germany, Coleman picked up football as a junior in high school and started his college career at community college before gradually earning more playing time at TCU. The 6-4, 313-pound played both tackle and guard for the Horned Frogs and posted strong testing numbers at the combine, including a 40-yard dash of 4.99 seconds and a 34-inch vertical jump. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame: In 2021, Fisher became the first freshman offensive lineman at Notre Dame to start a season opener in 15 years before suffering a knee injury and missing most of the season. He started 26 straight games at right tackle to finish his college career and has the size (6-6, 310 pounds), length (34 3/8 arms) and athleticism to compete for a starting spot. Dominick Puni, Kansas: The former no-star recruit began his college career at Division II Central Missouri before blossoming with the Jayhawks, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors at left tackle in his fifth season. He cross-trained at tackle, guard and center during practice and tested well at 6-5 and 313 pounds, putting him in the mix to be taken in the middle rounds. Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | Mike Preston: Ravens draft pick Nate Wiggins can be the shutdown corner they need | COMMENTARY Baltimore Ravens | Three takeaways from the Ravens’ first-round draft pick, Clemson CB Nate Wiggins Baltimore Ravens | Instant analysis of Ravens’ selection of Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins in first round of NFL draft Baltimore Ravens | Ravens draft Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall: ‘Ecstatic that he fell to us’ Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL draft updates: Offensive players dominate in record-setting first round Christian Mahogany, Boston College: Recruited in the same 2019 class as Ravens wide receiver and former Eagles star Zay Flowers, Mahogany rebuffed offers to transfer and made 34 starts over three seasons at left and right guard. The 6-3, 314-pound prospect is a powerful run blocker with a strong build who tested better than expected at the combine. Isaiah Adams, Illinois: A native of Ontario, Canada, Adams played at Wilfrid Laurier University and Garden City (Kansas) Community College before landing at Illinois, where he made 25 starts at left guard, right tackle and left tackle and became a team captain. The 6-4, 315-pound Adams projects as a guard with the size, strength and mobility to push his way onto the field. Wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, Washington: As part of a standout receiving trio alongside Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan, the 6-1, 203-pound Polk posted career highs in catches (69), yards (1,159) and touchdowns (9) this past season as the Huskies reached the national championship game. Pro Football Focus wrote that Polk is “one of the best ‘go up and get it’ contested catch receivers in this class,” and he’s earned praise for his instincts and toughness. Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky: Drawing comparisons with Deebo Samuel because of his ability to break tackles and pick up yards after the catch, the 5-11, 215-pound Corley dominated Conference USA with 79 receptions for 894 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2023. Most of his production came out of the slot and on quick catches near the line of scrimmage, so his development as a route runner and ability to make contested catches are concerns. Roman Wilson led national champion Michigan in receiving with 48 catches for 789 yards. (Mark J. Terrill/AP) Roman Wilson, Michigan: Wilson led the national champion Wolverines in receiving with 48 catches for 789 yards and showed a knack for finding the end zone, scoring 12 touchdowns. The 5-11, 185-pound slot receiver can be overpowered at the catch point and as a blocker because of his size, but his speed (4.39-second 40-yard dash) makes him a tough cover. Javon Baker, Central Florida: The former four-star recruit began his college career at Alabama but struggled to earn playing time in a loaded receiver room, leading to a transfer. He blossomed at UCF, catching 108 passes for 1,935 yards and 14 touchdowns in two seasons. The 6-1, 202-pound Baker is a big-play threat, with his 21 catches of 20-plus yards in 2023 ranking fourth-best in the class. Johnny Wilson, Florida State: There’s a lot to like about Wilson, starting with his imposing size at 6-6 and 231 pounds. He’s inconsistent, which is why he’s considered a late Day 2 or even Day 3 pick, but his large catch radius and acceleration are tantalizing for a team in need of a big-bodied receiver. Jalen McMillan, Washington: The 6-1, 197-pound McMillan was far from a third option in the Huskies’ prolific passing offense. He still got enough looks to finish with more than 1,600 yards and 14 touchdowns over the past two seasons, relying on nuanced route running and ability to find holes in coverage to get open. Malik Washington, Virginia: If small, feisty receivers are your type, Washington is the man for you. He’s only 5-8, but he’s a burly 194 pounds and uses his strong hands to make contested catches. After leading Northwestern with 694 yards in 2022, he transferred to Virginia and exploded for 1,426 yards and nine touchdowns on 110 receptions with only three drops. The son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, South California’s Brenden Rice caught 45 passes for 791 yards and a team-leading 12 touchdowns last season. (Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Brenden Rice, Southern California: The son of Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice has started to make a name for himself after a standout finish to his college career. Playing with No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, the Colorado transfer caught 45 passes for 791 yards and a team-leading 12 touchdowns to earn second-team All-Pac 12 honors. The former track sprinter is a pretty impressive blocker, too. Edge rusher Austin Booker, Kansas: The Ravens were one of several teams to bring Booker in for a visit, perhaps to get a closer look at his unique 6-4, 240-pound frame. Booker didn’t get the chance to show much on tape, playing only 505 snaps in his college career, but his length, speed-to-power rushes and relentless pursuit make him an intriguing Day 2 prospect. Adisa Isaac, Penn State: Isaac is 66th overall on the consensus big board but is ranked 38th by PFF, who writes that the team captain “has the handwork and pass-rush profile of an NFL starter.” The 6-4, 247-pound Isaac needs to get stronger, but he was much more productive than teammate and first-round pick Chop Robinson after recording nine sacks in 2023. A Baltimore native and former St. Frances standout, Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell had 13 sacks and 33 quarterback hurries last season. (Michael Hickey/Getty) Chris Braswell, Alabama: The Baltimore native and former St. Frances standout earned some first-round buzz earlier this year after a breakout season for the Crimson Tide that included 13 sacks and 33 quarterback hurries. The 6-3, 251-pound Braswell could use some refinement, but his combination of power, speed and length is alluring. Jalyx Hunt, Houston Christian: It’s hard to find a more Ravens-type player in this draft than Hunt, who began his college career as a 6-2, 195-pound safety at Cornell before turning into a 6-4, 252-pound pass-rushing menace. With his explosiveness and length, he racked up 13 1/2 sacks over the past two seasons and was named 2023 Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. You can bet his versatility will be appealing to the Ravens’ brain trust. Jonah Elliss, Utah: The 6-2, 248-pound Elliss doesn’t have the prototypical size or strength of a standout pass rusher, but his hand usage, agility and high motor made him a productive player. He earned second-team All-America honors in 2023 after leading the team with 16 tackles for loss and ranking sixth in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 12 sacks. Bralen Trice, Washington: The 6-3, 245-pound Trice is another prospect who got first-round love near the end of the season for his relentless and physical play style. His short arm length (32 1/2 inches) hurt both his pass-rushing plan and his ability to wrap up ball carriers, but the team captain was productive (28 1/2 sacks in four seasons) and played with a sense of urgency. NFL draft Rounds 2-3: Friday, 7 p.m. Rounds 4-7: Saturday, noon TV: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network View the full article

One word I think describes Wiggins, cagey. May be the best corner in the draft, could also be a while before we see him shine. He is not the most, toughest, takes chances relying on his speed too much, rather than technique and route recognition. Like you, I would have preferred DeSean over Wiggins, more versatile and a better tackler. But can't complain. I'm sure, with Legget on the board, many fans were, are, clamoring this morning.

When the Dallas Cowboys selected Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton one spot ahead of the Ravens with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, it basically completed a sweep of the top offensive linemen in the draft. So, the Ravens countered with another strong move by choosing Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 pick. Besides the offensive line, the Ravens had two other main weaknesses entering the draft: wide receiver and cornerback. Wiggins was generally considered one of the top five at his position in college. The two-year starter at Clemson has enough versatility to play either cornerback or safety and gives the secondary something it definitely lacked a year ago: speed. Wiggins can flat-out fly. At the league’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds. Combined with a 6-foot-2, 173-pound frame, he might develop into a shutdown cornerback, which the Ravens haven’t had for several years. The Ravens wanted to rebuild an offensive line that had been depleted through free agency with both starting guards, John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler, signing with the New York Jets and the Detroit Lions, respectively. The Ravens also traded starting right tackle Morgan Moses to the Jets in exchange for draft picks. There was speculation that 10 offensive linemen would go in the first round, and nine were gone before the Ravens were on the clock. The addition of Wiggins has to help, not only because of his ability but because he gives the team some options. One of the Ravens’ starting cornerbacks, Marlon Humphrey, is coming off an injury-hampered 2023 season in which he missed seven games. His best days might be behind him. Another starting cornerback, Brandon Stephens, played well last year and turned out to be one of the team’s top defensive players. But Stephens is in the final year of his rookie contract, and if he has another stellar season, he will command a huge payday. So, Wiggins fits perfectly. He also gives the Ravens the luxury of moving Humphrey back inside near the line of scrimmage or over the slot receiver. That’s Humphrey’s best position, which became evident when he got beat outside several times last season. Humphrey no longer has the speed to run with outside receivers, but Wiggins does. It’s impossible to teach. The other things are coachable. Wiggins had 24 pass breakups and three interceptions, including two for touchdowns, in 34 career games at Clemson. According to several draft reports and his film, he has good closing and recovery speed and can change directions well. He played both cornerback and receiver at Westlake High School in Atlanta. There are questions about Wiggins being strong in run support, but that reminds me of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, who once said, “show me a cornerback that can tackle and I’ll show you a corner who can’t cover.” Wiggins’ size might be a problem to some, but the Ravens have had small cornerbacks who have played well before, such as Duane Starks and Samari Rolle. There have been Hall of Fame players who were “small” for their positions in their rookie seasons but filled out well after a year or two in the weight room. Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | Ravens draft targets on Day 2: Best available players at positions of need Baltimore Ravens | Three takeaways from the Ravens’ first-round draft pick, Clemson CB Nate Wiggins Baltimore Ravens | Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins on being selected by the Ravens | VIDEO Baltimore Ravens | Instant analysis of Ravens’ selection of Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins in first round of NFL draft Baltimore Ravens | Ravens draft Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall: ‘Ecstatic that he fell to us’ Besides Starks in 1998, the Ravens have had success with other cornerbacks taken in the first round, including Chris McAlister (1999), Jimmy Smith (2011) and Humphrey (2017). The Ravens have been hit hard by injuries in the secondary over the past couple of years, but they were able to survive in 2023 with Ronald Darby and Arthur Maulet at cornerback. Now, they have Wiggins, a player they rated highly. “We’re very, very excited to draft Nate Wiggins, in my opinion, the best cover corner in the draft,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. He might be right. View the full article

The Ravens drafted Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall, adding perhaps the best outside coverage specialist in the class after the top offensive linemen had been taken. Here are three takeaways on the pick. The Ravens didn’t go with the most fun pick, but they chose the guy most likely to help their secondary right away There were two excellent values available when the Ravens picked, and both were cornerbacks. Cooper DeJean of Iowa would have made the most intriguing story. As a big, fast, productive player who would fit at nickel, safety or cornerback and contribute immediately on special teams, DeJean screamed Raven. How tantalizing would it have been to watch new defensive coordinator Zach Orr play around with him and Kyle Hamilton in positionless schemes? Instead, the Ravens went with Wiggins, whose role is clear. “In my opinion, the best cover corner in the draft,” general manager Eric DeCosta said. It’s hard to argue with the logic behind the pick when Brandon Stephens is headed into the last year of his rookie deal and Marlon Humphrey is coming off an injury-hampered season. If they’re both healthy, Wiggins will give Orr an embarrassment of riches at one of the most important positions in football. Humphrey will be able to shift inside in some matchups, as will Stephens. “We’re just going to have a lot of options,” coach John Harbaugh said. Wiggins defended 25 passes in his last 23 games at Clemson and essentially eliminated downfield plays in his last season for the Tigers. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds at the NFL scouting combine. He’s long and fluid enough to stick with almost any receiver. At 6 feet 1 and 182 pounds (at his pro day), he is skinny, but Harbaugh said he has no concern Wiggins will vanish in run defense. “When you watch the tape, he comes up and smacks people,” he said. “The weight doesn’t impede him at all.” DeCosta said the Ravens expected Wiggins to be gone in the first 20 picks. When he was still on the board as their choice neared, “if Nate was there, we were going to pick him.” Draft pundits generally concurred with DeCosta’s value assessment. As much excitement as the Ravens might have created with the versatile DeJean, they could not turn away when a potential shutdown corner dropped in their laps at the end of the first round. A first round that skewed heavily to offense led the Ravens right back to defense As much as we speculated about offensive linemen who might drop to No. 30, the top tackles generally went according to projections. Dallas snagged the last of them, Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton, at pick No. 29. It was the defenders who waited and waited as teams lined up to add quarterbacks and pass catchers. The Ravens, fundamentally opposed to reaching for a lesser player just to fill a need, seemed more and more likely to end up with a bargain defensive back or pass rusher. DeCosta said Wiggins was their top priority. If he was gone, the Ravens would have considered another (unnamed) cornerback or traded down. When they gamed out draft scenarios ahead of Thursday, DeCosta kept coming back to one conclusion: If they did not land a potential starting cornerback in round one, they probably would not find him in Rounds 2 or 3. “We felt like we honestly had to come out of the first round with most likely a corner or an offensive lineman,” DeCosta said. The possibility of trading down was real, with as many as eight scenarios on the table. The Ravens picked Wiggins because they felt he was too good to pass up. “When you get a player that you have highly rated, whom you love, who fills a position of need, then you’ve got to take him,” DeCosta said. He added that he’s confident potential starting offensive linemen will still be available in Friday’s second and third rounds. The Ravens didn’t punt on that priority. They simply adapted to the shape of a draft that left significant value on the defensive side of the ball in the last 10 picks of the first round. Positional need, value and opportunity synced up, which is a pretty good summation of the philosophy that has carried the Ravens through 29 years of drafting. Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | Ravens draft targets on Day 2: Best available players at positions of need Baltimore Ravens | Mike Preston: Ravens draft pick Nate Wiggins can be the shutdown corner they need | COMMENTARY Baltimore Ravens | Instant analysis of Ravens’ selection of Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins in first round of NFL draft Baltimore Ravens | Ravens draft Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall: ‘Ecstatic that he fell to us’ Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL draft updates: Offensive players dominate in record-setting first round Nate Wiggins’ personality fits his job Elite physical traits only get you so far as an outside corner matched one-on-one with the arrogant supermen who play NFL wide receiver. You have to covet the isolation and the clash of mighty egos. Wiggins clearly does. He talked about being on a coverage island like it’s his true home. “The tape speaks for itself,” he told Baltimore reporters on a Zoom call. Can he match steps with some of the quickest athletes in the world? “I’ve always been the fastest guy on the field,” he said. Such boldness will endear him to Ravens fans raised on several generations of brash defensive superstars. The Atlanta native won’t turn 21 until the end of August but already speaks the same language as many of the great defensive backs who came before him. “It’s a very hard position to play,” DeCosta said. “A lot of guys can’t do it. The biggest thing is — and John [Harbaugh] always says it — you’ve got to actually cover people. You’ve got to guard people. It’s a hard thing, and Nate has proven that he can do that very, very well.” View the full article

I imagine Faalele is starting at RT. I worry about who plays LT if Ronnie cant play.

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One of the better picks they could have made given the run on OTs. But who is going to play RT this year? By that I mean who's ready at pick 62 to start at RT? I fear the answer is 'nobody'.

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun staff had to say immediately after the Ravens selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins at No. 30 overall in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Brian Wacker, reporter: A record run of 14 consecutive offensive players going off the board to start the draft meant that the Ravens had a juicy bounty of defensive options by the time they were on the clock with the 30th pick, which is how they incredibly ended up with Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. At 6 feet 1 and 173 pounds, he is slight, but he can fly. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds and had 24 pass breakups, three interceptions (including two returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles, a sack and a blocked field goal in 1,377 career snaps over 34 career games for the Tigers. Baltimore came into the night with offensive line its biggest area of need, but with all the top tackle options off the board and a boatload of picks needed to trade up, they took their next best option with cornerback, another area of need and a position the Ravens always look to stockpile. The last time they took a cornerback in the first round was when they drafted Marlon Humphrey 16th overall in 2017. Now they might have found his eventual replacement. Childs Walker, reporter: With the top offensive linemen wiped out, the best values left at No. 30 were cornerbacks. The Ravens went with Nate Wiggins, a long, fast confident outside cover specialist out of Clemson. He averaged more than one pass defended per game over his last two seasons and backed that up by running the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds at the combine. Wiggins is lean at 6-1, 173 pounds, but he showed plenty of willingness to pursue ball carriers. With Brandon Stephens entering the last year of his rookie deal and Marlon Humphrey coming off an injury-plagued season, this was a good time to draft a young future starter at one of the sport’s premium positions. Wiggins will be another lauded first-round pick for general manager Eric DeCosta. Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | Ravens select Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with 30th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL draft updates: Offensive players dominate in record-setting first round Baltimore Ravens | Ravens 2024 draft cheat sheet: Picks, team needs, how to watch and more Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection Baltimore Ravens | Ravens’ 5 biggest needs entering NFL draft and how they could fill them Mike Preston, columnist: Wiggins gives the Ravens speed in the secondary and ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine. He has good size at 6-1 and 173 pounds and might develop into a shutdown corner. He has good recovery speed and also can play safety if needed. A lot of the good offensive tackles were off the board when the Ravens picked in the first round, so this appears to be a good selection. C.J. Doon, editor: This is a bit of a surprise to me. With other standout cornerbacks Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKinstry still on the board, the Ravens go with Wiggins, who weighed in at a paltry 173 pounds at the NFL scouting combine. That ranks in the second percentile among cornerbacks since 1999 in the MockDraftable database. He’s earned praise for his sticky man-to-man coverage skills and plays with a competitiveness the Ravens clearly love, but it’s going to be difficult to hide him in run support in certain situations, even if he puts on more weight. The board didn’t break in the Ravens’ favor after nine offensive linemen went ahead of them — including Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton to the Dallas Cowboys right before Baltimore picked — so it’s understandable why they went in this direction. Corner is a position they needed to address, and adding the consensus 24th-ranked player near the end of the first round is great value. I just wonder whether Wiggins can hold up in a black-and-blue division that loves to run the ball. Tim Schwartz, editor: Speed kills, and that’s what the Ravens are getting with this pick. Wiggins lacks the size you might covet — he’s only 173 pounds — but he ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine. They had their choice of cornerbacks based on how this draft worked out, but my gut tells me they were eyeing an offensive lineman with the 30th pick, and Baltimore’s selection came just after a run of them. We all scratched our heads last year when they didn’t take a cornerback early in the draft and we all looked silly after Brandon Stephens, Ronald Darby and Arthur Maulet stepped up and did the job. Now they get their guy, someone with enough starting experience at an elite school who can step in right away and help. It’s good insurance, too, with Marlon Humphrey’s contract getting more expensive by the year. View the full article

Wiggins from Clemson. Good pick. After Dallas I knew we had to go DB. I would have taken Dejean instead. We have to get a OT the next round.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is fond of saying Baltimore can never have too many cornerbacks, and two weeks ago he conveyed as much by adding that he would love to pick one at some point in this year’s NFL draft. That point came in the opening round Thursday night when the Ravens selected Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick. It marks the first time they have taken a cornerback in the first round since 2017 when they drafted Marlon Humphrey 16th overall. In drafting Wiggins, they also might have found their eventual replacement for Humphrey, or at least someone who could contribute immediately. Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL draft updates: Quarterbacks, offensive linemen and receivers dominate first round Baltimore Ravens | Ravens 2024 draft cheat sheet: Picks, team needs, how to watch and more Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection Baltimore Ravens | Ravens’ 5 biggest needs entering NFL draft and how they could fill them Baltimore Ravens | Grading the Ravens’ three most recent drafts, from Rashod Bateman to Andrew Vorhees While the Ravens have a solid duo on the outside with Humphrey and Brandon Stephens, along with Arthur Maulet returning for another season in the slot, Humphrey is coming off an injury-hampered season in which he played 10 games and the fewest defensive snaps (541) of his career after undergoing foot surgery last summer. Stephens performed well last season, but he was initially tabbed for safety before being pressed into cornerback duty and is due to become a free agent after the 2024 season. “That’s a position that typically you never have enough due to injuries and different things — guys will break down through the course of the season,” DeCosta said during the Ravens’ predraft news conference earlier this month. “Our depth has always been tested in the secondary.” In taking Wiggins, a 6-foot-1, 173-pound long and athletic corner with elite speed, the Ravens get a player who had 24 pass breakups, three interceptions (including two returned for touchdowns), two forced fumbles, a sack and a blocked field goal in 1,377 career snaps over 34 games, including 18 starts. He also ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash (4.28 seconds) at the 2024 NFL scouting combine and his wingspan allows him to match up with bigger receivers. Though Wiggins had only three interceptions in his career at Clemson, he had 21 pass breakups the past two seasons, including nine last year. If there is a concern about Wiggins’ ability at the next level, it would be run defense. He is not the prototypical physical cornerback the Ravens covet, though he has added about 10 pounds since the scouting combine and performed well in both man and zone coverage for the Tigers. “The Ravens always value players who can rush the quarterback and guys who can cover pass catchers,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah wrote. “Wiggins has outstanding cover ability, but Baltimore will need to help him be a little more of an urgent defender against the run.” This story will be updated. View the full article

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Actually, I expect them to trade down into the 2nd to get more picks especially since EDC said there's only 20 players with first round value on our board. 'Course, he might just be blowing smoke. We'll see.

If they haven't drafted by 11, I'll go to bed and see who they got on an iPad. As for the evening...I'll look at ESPN here and there to see what's happening. I'm planning on watching a 'Yellowstone' season 1 episode tonight with my wife.

Succinctly put and spot on.

Teams only need a few games, tapes, to adjust to the nee offenses they face. As for as facing Lamar, they played him the same way, 0 blitz on key downs, tight man coverage sprinkled with match up zones, flood the middle of the field with deep lineback drops on key downs. They play Lamar, not so much the offense, limit his running force him to pass. How did that work this past year? He won another MVP. The only thing to really stop him, in the playoffs, was him; he got too stuck in trying to do too much in the passing game.

Don't know about you, but I am not staying up to midnight to see who the Ravens draft

The NFL draft has finally arrived. After finishing an NFL-best 13-4 and reaching the AFC championship game last season, the Ravens are poised to add a large rookie class. It all begins Thursday night with the first round in Detroit. Before the Ravens are on the clock, here’s everything you need to know: What time is the draft, and how can I watch? The 2024 NFL draft kicks off in Detroit with the first round Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday at 7 p.m. and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday at noon. Live coverage will be on NFL Network, NFL+, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. What is the draft order? Here is the order of picks for the first round: Chicago Bears (from Carolina) Washington Commanders New England Patriots Arizona Cardinals Los Angeles Chargers New York Giants Tennessee Titans Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders New Orleans Saints Indianapolis Colts Seattle Seahawks Jacksonville Jaguars Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Rams Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland through Houston) Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals (from Houston) Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Ravens San Francisco 49ers Kansas City Chiefs How many picks do the Ravens have? After a few trades, including a draft pick swap with the New York Jets in the deal for right tackle Morgan Moses last month, the Ravens have nine total selections. No. 30 (first round) No. 62 (second) No. 93 (third) No. 113 (fourth, from Denver via N.Y. Jets) No. 130 (fourth) No. 165 (fifth) No. 218 (sixth, from N.Y. Jets) No. 228 (seventh, from N.Y. Jets) No. 250 (seventh) What are the Ravens’ biggest needs? Here’s a deeper look at the positions the Ravens are most likely to fill in the draft, including offensive line, wide receiver, edge rusher, cornerback and safety. Who are some of the prospects the Ravens could target? Here’s a look at which players at positions of need could be available for the Ravens when they’re on the clock at No. 30 overall. • Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims • Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton • Arizona offensive tackle-guard Jordan Morgan • BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia • Oregon guard-center Jackson Powers-Johnson • Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell • Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey • Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy • Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman • Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson • Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson • Iowa cornerback-safety Cooper DeJean • Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry • Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter Related Articles Baltimore Ravens | 2024 NFL mock draft (Version 6.0): Connecting the dots for one last first-round projection Baltimore Ravens | Ravens’ 5 biggest needs entering NFL draft and how they could fill them Baltimore Ravens | Grading the Ravens’ three most recent drafts, from Rashod Bateman to Andrew Vorhees Baltimore Ravens | Mike Preston: Drafting offensive linemen who can protect Ravens QB Lamar Jackson must be a priority | COMMENTARY Baltimore Ravens | Ravens roundtable: Answering NFL draft questions and grading Eric DeCosta Who are the prospects with ties to Baltimore and Maryland? Hat tip to “The Beast” draft guide from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. • Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (Bowie/Gonzaga) • Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa • Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones • Maryland wide receiver Tyrese Chambers (Baltimore/Poly) • Bowie State wide receiver James McNeill • Morgan State wide receiver Treveyon Pratt • Morgan State tight end Abdou Diop • Michigan running back Blake Corum (St. Frances/St. Vincent Pallotti) • Maryland offensive lineman Delmar “DJ” Glaze • Maryland offensive lineman Corey Bullock (Accokeek/Gwynn Park) • Maryland offensive lineman Mike Purcell • Maryland offensive lineman Amelio Morán • Maryland offensive lineman Aric Harris • Morgan State offensive lineman Dexter Carr • Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu (Waldorf/Gonzaga) • Connecticut offensive lineman Christian Haynes (Bowie/Bowie HS) • Maryland offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze (Germantown/Northwest HS) • Maryland defensive lineman Christian Teague (North Hagerstown/Morgan State) • Maryland defensive lineman Tre Colbert • Towson defensive lineman Jesus Gibbs • Towson defensive lineman Samuel Obiang • Bowie State defensive lineman Cameron Chesley (Fort Washington/Morgan State) • Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson (Gaithersburg/Quince Orchard) • Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell (Baltimore/St. Frances) • Charlotte edge rusher Eyabi Okie-Anoma (Baltimore/St. Frances) • Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (Olney/Good Counsel) • Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs (Glen Burnie/McDonogh) • Morgan State linebacker Noah Washington • Morgan State linebacker Devan Hebron (Lanham/Duval HS) • Morgan State linebacker Lawrence Richardson • Maryland safety Beau Brade (Clarksville/River Hill) • Maryland cornerback Tarheeb Still • Maryland cornerback Ja’Quan Sheppard • Morgan State cornerback Jae’veyon Morton • Bowie State defensive back Mychale Salahuddin • Morgan State safety Jordan Toles (Baltimore/St. Frances) • Towson cornerback Robert Javier • Wake Forest cornerback Caelen Carson (Waldorf/North Point) • Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart (Baltimore/Good Counsel) • Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson (Upper Marlboro/Wise) • Michigan cornerback Josh Wallace (Bowie/DeMatha Catholic) • Pittsburgh cornerback A.J. 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