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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

Former Alabama standout gives them pass rusher that they've been seekingUpdate 9:52 p.m.: Here are a few quotes from The Castle on the Ravens' first two draft picks tonight. Here are a few highlights from tonight's news conference with Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta, general manager Ozzie Newsome and coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

Kelechi Osemele at a glance View the full article

The Ravens looked at other players before selecting Alabama outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw with the No. 35 overall pick. View the full article

Former Alabama standout gives them pass rusher that they've been seekingFinding 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 tonight, they couldn’t resist adding another potential impact defensive player and a pass-rushing complement to Terrell Suggs. View the full article

After a quiet first round of the draft in which they traded their pick at No.29 to the Minnesota Vikings for the 35 th pick (3 rd overall in tonight’s second round) and the 98 th overall pick, the Ravens will be on the clock tonight probably at about 7:15 barring another trade. View the full article

Before the Ravens opted to trade out of the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, they watched their three AFC North rivals make moves that appear to make them better heading into the 2012 season. View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- The last time the Baltimore Ravens waited until the second round to make their initial pick in the NFL draft, they selected a linebacker from a big-name school with a reputation for harassing opposing quarterbacks. View the full article

Here's a look at media coverage of the Ravens, who traded out of the first round of the NFL draft, sending the 29th overall pick to the Minnesota Vikings for the 35th overall pick (the third pick in the second round) and the 98th pick (early in the fourth round). View the full article

The first round is over, but there are still plenty of players left who could have easily gone on the draft's opening night. Pat Kirwan runs down who he believes goes where in Round 2, starting with WR Stephen Hill to the Rams. View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- The last time the Baltimore Ravens waited until the second round to make their initial pick in the NFL draft, they selected a linebacker from a big-name school with a reputation for harassing opposing quarterbacks. View the full article

OWINGS MILLS, Md.- The Baltimore Ravens have selected Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw with the 35th overall pick in the NFL draft. View the full article

Ravens are looking to upgrade their offensive line and should have the opportunity to do so given how the first round may unfold.]]> 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

For 29th pick, the Ravens get second and fourth rounder from MinnesotaAfter waiting several hours and seeing a number of their potential first-round targets still on the board, the Ravens decided that their best move was to fall back. View the full article

Like every team, the Ravens have evaluated and ranked every prospect in the 2012 draft class, and although they aren’t scheduled to pick until the 29th slot in the first round Thursday night, they fully expect to come away with a player ranked a lot higher than 29 in their own evaluations. View the full article

Technical difficulties caused us to lose connection with the chat just as Ozzie Newsome arrived – alone – to address the media. John Harbaugh did not accompany him because there was no player to discuss. View the full article

Includes General Manager/Executive Vice President Ozzie Newsome. View the full article

Mike Preston, columnist: Good move by Ravens — there are still several players they value who are available. View the full article

The Ravens have traded their first-round draft pick in four of the past six years and they did it again Thursday night. View the full article