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Keep it up! I'm warming up to both of these players. 1st rounders..high expectations......they need to play right away.

RASHOD BATEMANWR, BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens selected Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Bateman (6'0/190) led the country in Yards per Route Run from out wide as a 20-year-old sophomore (and Big Ten's Receiver of the Year) alongside Bucs WR Tyler Johnson before being moved into the slot for 61% of his snaps in 2020 in order to see more schemed targets. His career marks of 36 broken tackles (on 147 catches) and 15.7 YPC are still pigeonhole-proof in the NFL since he succeeded across Minnesota's formation with at least one catch in all 31 games. An average athlete, Bateman's basketball background and production from anywhere on the field should earn him reps as the team's No. 2 receiver alongside Marquise Brown.

USA Todays take........... NFL draft tracker: Live updates, analysis on 2021 first-round picks (usatoday.com) 27. Baltimore Ravens – WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota He can play outside or in the slot and flashed sub 4.4 speed at the Gophers' pro day. Bateman battled COVID-19 in 2020, the virus affecting his conditioning and numbers in 2020. But he was exceptional the previous year, totaling 60 catches for 1,219 yards –more than 20 per reception – and 11 TDs. At 6 feet and about 190 pounds, he didn't measure as big as Minnesota listed him, but he and Marquise Brown should give QB Lamar Jackson an explosive downfield tandem for Baltimore. 31. Ravens (from Kansas City Chiefs) – DE Jayson Oweh, Penn State No sacks for the Nittany Lions in seven games in 2020, but he ran a sub-4.4 40 at 6-5 and 257 pounds. Baltimore will need to coach him up a bit, but he'll have an opportunity to shine given the vacancy on the edges after Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue departed in free agency.

I'm sure I'll warm up to him. Remember to trust Eric. My guess is that he couldn't find a trading partner. Rousseau looked like the better pick but the Bills got him.

They have plenty of fast guys who can't get to the QB. They must believe they can develop him....he's a freak athlete. Let's hope this is true...... Prototypical NFL build and some of the most exciting traits and explosiveness of any edge defender in this draft. Those features can't be taught but they can be coached up, so any concerns about his lack of polish at this stage should be tempered. He has dominant potential as a run defender with burst and range to upend back-side and play-side runs, turning them into short gains or losses.

#31 Pick is in! JAYSON OWEH PENN STATE EDGE Prospect Info COLLEGE Penn State HOMETOWN CLASS Howell, NJ R-Sophomore HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 5" 257 lbs 34 1/2" HANDS 9 1/4" WR Oweh (pronounced oh-way) was ranked among the top 100 overall recruits nationally despite not playing football until his junior year (he had focused on basketball previously) at New Jersey's Blair Academy. He played in just four games as a reserve in 2018 (four tackles, two sacks), saving a year of eligibility. Oweh flashed his talent as a redshirt freshman in 2019, accumulating five sacks and two forced fumbles in 13 games (one start) for the Nittany Lions. He did not record a sack in seven starts as a redshirt sophomore, but Big Ten coaches still voted him first-team all-conference after he recorded 38 tackles (6.5 for loss). -- by Chad Reuter Prototypical NFL build and some of the most exciting traits and explosiveness of any edge defender in this draft. Those features can't be taught but they can be coached up, so any concerns about his lack of polish at this stage should be tempered. He has dominant potential as a run defender with burst and range to upend back-side and play-side runs, turning them into short gains or losses. While he figures to stack up stats with sheer athleticism, he does lack eye discipline and feel for blocking schemes, which tends to derail his momentum at times. He's slow getting off the snap, which dulls the early advantage he should be able to generate with his wicked get-off as a rusher. At this point, the hand usage and overall rush plan are lacking, but he has the feet for inside counters, the power to pull rush and the bend to dip and run the rush arc with fury. It's not all there yet, but with more coaching and experience, Oweh has the ability to rate as a Pro Bowl rush linebacker with the ability to stick a hand in the ground if you need it. Strengths Shredded athletic build with tapered waist. Straight out of central casting for "explosive edge defender" character. Dynamite-infused quick-twitch explosiveness. Very much a strength/speed prospect. Added 30 pounds to his frame since arriving at Penn State. Weight-room strength translates on the tape. Can explode into tight ends with initial pop and overtake them quickly. Instant reactive movement off blocks to make sudden tackles. Very rangy to cut off both play-side corner and back-side cutback lanes. Swivel hips turn unrealistic tackle angles into real things. Can attack the corner in a big hurry as a rusher. Fluid bend-flatten-close to find quarterbacks. Impressive leg drive advances his speed-to-power rush attacks. Wide slide-and-burst lateral steps effective against run or pass. Weaknesses Still raw and lacking desired starting experience. Slow reaction time off the snap can put him behind. Outside shoulder gets covered and he'll lose contain duties. Lacks feel and experience to decipher run-blocking schemes. Needs to work on attacking blocks from balanced platform. Disappointing lack of sacks in 2020. Skilled hand usage would help open doors that currently close on him. Doesn't attack with consistent swipe power to batter the tackle's outside hand. Will lose ball awareness on play-action.

#31 Still on the clock....looking to trade back?

OK....Ok....I like this....." is a natural hands catcher who attacks the ball away from his frame."

WR Rashod Bateman FOLLOW 6'0"190 lbsMinnesota 5POS RK 29OVR RK 89GRADE play 0:47 Rashod Bateman's NFL draft profile Check out the best highlights from Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman's college career. Pre-Draft Analysis Bateman is an NFL-ready route runner who is highly adept at beating press coverage and is a natural hands catcher who attacks the ball away from his frame. He's a physical open-field runner, and he breaks tackles after the catch. Bateman's top-end speed is decent on tape, and he tested even better than expected at his pro day. -- Steve Muench

#27 Prospect Info COLLEGE Minnesota HOMETOWN CLASS Tifton, GA Junior HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 0" 190 lbs 33" HANDS 9 1/2" Bateman broke out in his senior year at Tift County High School (83 receptions, 1,539 yards, 21 touchdowns) and stuck with his commitment to Minnesota despite late offers from SEC programs. Bateman was named the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Freshman after starting all 13 games in 2018 and posting 51 receptions for 704 yards (13.8 average) and six touchdowns. He was named third-team Associated Press All-American, Big Ten Receiver of the Year, first-team all-conference and team MVP in 2019. Bateman scored 11 touchdowns and ranked eighth in the FBS by averaging 20.3 yards per reception (60 receptions for 1,219 yards). He initially opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 but decided to opt back in when the Big Ten announced it would have a fall football season instead of playing in the spring. Bateman led the team in receiving through five starts (36 receptions, 472 yards, 13.1 average, team-high two touchdowns) but opted out for the remainder of the season after the team's game with Wisconsin was canceled due to positive COVID tests (it was later re-scheduled). League coaches voted him third-team All-Big Ten after the season. Bateman caught at least one pass in all 31 games he played for Minnesota. -- by Chad Reuter Overview Intriguing outside target with combination of size and build-up speed. His flashes of eye-opening production were counterbalanced by inconsistency against stronger, more talented opponents. Has clever press release, but needs to eliminate some wasted motion and play quicker to make up for his average explosiveness off the line. Bateman plays with pro-ready hands and the upper-body agility needed to adjust in air and bring the ball in. He needs to play with grit in contested catch battles and do a better job of defending catch space. There are pro traits to mold but much more work is needed before he can be safely projected as a good NFL starter. Strengths Possesses NFL size as an outside target. Uses a diverse set of release moves. Works with crisp route stems. Instinctive to scramble and uncover when plays come off schedule. Limber upper body for mid-air adjustments. Build-up speed to challenge over the top. Carries pro-ready hands. Catches crossing routes without breaking stride. Extends to meet the ball and can pluck it cleanly when it's outside the frame. Has a few circus-catch highlights. Sneaky efficiency with his wiggle to elude first tackler after catch. Weaknesses Press release can be a little leggy and inefficient at times. Had issues dealing with Nebraska cornerback Lamar Jackson's play strength in 2019. Hip tightness could limit complexity of routes asked of him. Average burst through change of direction in his routes. Below-average tracking and adjusting to the deep throw. Too content allowing defenders to crowd/eliminate his catch space. Lacked consistency against top cornerback competition. Not asked to help much as blocker in the run game. Sources Tell Us "The production looks good on paper, but I was at a couple of his games in 2019 and I just wanted to feel (his presence) more." -- Midwest scout for AFC team

Ravens on the clock! Punter maybe?????

Etiene...this helps the Ravens.

Excellent!

pick 23....getting close!

Maybe next year we can get Dee to spring for it to send us the the 2022 draft.

Think hard..typo...........wearing my boxing gloves.... Answer: They

Rhery are SB contenders if they can get Rodgers if he gets away from the Packers. Same for New Orleans....Giants.

Tsyl has me interested in Dickerson....maybe at 31????

With 5 QB's selected it's like the Ravens are picking at #22. Phillips to Miami

By week 2

I think Jones will thrive under Belecheat

The more QB's selected the better for the Ravens. Around pick #20 is when I start chewing my nails.

Trey Lance...318 passes in collage. Total. And He's the 3rd pick.

Zach Wilson. How do you think he'll do? Average...mediocre??? Franchise worthy???

Currently the Ravens are slotted at #27 and #31 for tonight. That can change if the trade up or down. We can put player bio's and discuss the Ravens picks here. Tomorrow there will be a Day 2 thread. For now, please understand, that every analyst and expert that you see on ESPN and NFL network has drunk 5 Red Bulls.