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With the 198th pick in the 2012 NFL draft (sixth round), the Ravens drafted speedy Miami wide receiver Tommy Streeter. The Ravens have said they hoped to add a wide receiver during the draft, and Streeter is a tall vertical target that, in theory, would help them expand their developing downfield passing attack. View the full article

Cornerback was recruited as track star out of college but opted for footballAsa Jackson at a glance View the full article

With the 169th pick in the NFL draft (fifth round), the Ravens selected Cal Poly cornerback Asa Jackson. View the full article

Safety from South Carolina State has a lot to proveChristian Thompson at a glance View the full article

With the 130th pick (fourth round) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Ravens selected South Carolina State safety Christian Thompson. He moved to free safety in his senior year there after playing strong safety as a junior. View the full article

Gradkowski says he enjoys Ravens style of footballGino Gradkowski at a glance View the full article

With the third pick of the fourth round Saturday, the Ravens selected Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski. He is the second offensive lineman the Ravens have taken in their first four picks (Kelechi Osemele was the other). View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- The Baltimore Ravens have selected Delaware guard Gino Gradkowski with the 98th overall pick in the NFL draft. View the full article

A quick look at what national media outlets are saying about the Ravens' draft picks from Friday night. View the full article

The Cowboys, Eagles and Patriots (twice) trade up in the first round to take defenders. The NFL unquestionably remains quarterback-driven, but Clark Judge says defense still matters. This draft proves it. View the full article

Who needs to spend big on scouting? The Bengals, whose budgets is an inside NFL joke, catch Pete Prisco's eye with a stellar draft. On the down side, the scandal-addled Saints have the worst weekend. View the full article

They have five picks remaining, including third overall todayThe final day of the draft will begin at noon today and it won't be long before the Ravens are on the clock. View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- While posing for pictures Saturday with the top three draft picks of the Baltimore Ravens, coach John Harbaugh wore a sly smile as he stood on his tip-toes next to the imposing figures of Courtney Upshaw, Kelechi Osemele and Bernard Pierce. View the full article

The Redskins take two QBs early, the Browns are shaky and the Rams roll the dice. The Patriots build a D, the Giants fill needs and the Steelers draft well. Mike Freeman says this draft isn't doing anything to help parity. View the full article

The Redskins take two QBs early, the Browns are shaky and the Rams roll the dice. The Patriots build a D, the Giants fill needs and the Steelers draft well. Mike Freeman says this draft isn't doing anything to help parity. View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- The Baltimore Ravens have selected cornerback Asa Jackson in the fifth round of the NFL draft. View the full article

Ravens took a pass on former starter Kyle Boller, opting instead to sign former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Curtis Painter to a one-year contract]]> View the full article

Ravens upgraded their pass rush and reinforced their run defense by drafting Alabama All-American outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw in the second round Friday night with the 35th overall pick]]> View the full article

Ravens end a run on offensive linemen View the full article

With Baltimore’s selection of Alabama outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw with the 35th pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the offseason competition for the starting spot vacated by Jarret Johnson just became a lot fiercer. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that fourth-year player Paul Kruger still remains the frontrunner for Johnson’s old gig, but he’ll have to outperform Upshaw. View the full article

Bernard Pierce at a glance View the full article

Team picks Alabama LB Upshaw before adding depth at offensive line and running backFinding an outside linebacker wasn’t necessarily viewed as the Ravens’ top priority heading into this week’s draft, but when they got set to make the 35 th overall selection Friday, they couldn’t resist adding another potential impact defensive player and a pass-rushing complement to Terrell Suggs. View the full article

Includes General Manager/Executive Vice President Ozzie Newsome, Head Coach John Harbaugh, Director of Player Personnel Eric DeCosta & Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz. View the full article

THE TAKE: Second round pick Kelechi Osemele on what he brings to the table for the Ravens: "I feel like I bring a lot of competitiveness, and I feel like I bring a lot of physicality and aggression to the table. I just want to get in there and compete from Day One and try to fit where I may. You know, let the cards fall where they may and try to make the team better." View the full article

With the 84th pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the Ravens on Friday night selected Temple running back Bernard Pierce. Pierce is expected to compete with Anthony Allen for the backup spot behind Pro Bowl back Ray Rice. View the full article