NFL Draft Grades - Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens' 2024 Draft Selections
Past Grades and Selections
2023 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2023
Pick 22. (R:1 P:22) -
Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
A+
Wow, we hit our Zay Flowers under props by the slimmest of margins! I love this pick for the Ravens, but did not think Flowers would be available. Flowers is an explosive receiver who will provide an enormous upgrade for a big area of weakness. Lamar Jackson was already smiling because of his new contract, and he has to be even happier.
2023
Pick 86. (R:3 P:23) -
Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
A
This is a great pick from a value perspective. I thought there was a chance Trenton Simpson would be chosen in the second round. Simpson is a highly athletic and quick linebacker with great upside.
2023
Pick 124. (R:4 P:22) - Tavius Robinson, WR,
B I didn't have Tavius Robinson remotely close to any of my mock draft. While Robinson has good athleticism, he is a tweener and needs to add strength. I figured he'd be a UDFA.
B I didn't have Tavius Robinson remotely close to any of my mock draft. While Robinson has good athleticism, he is a tweener and needs to add strength. I figured he'd be a UDFA.
2023
Pick 157. (R:5 P:22) - Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
B Baltimore needed cornerback help, so it makes sense that it took a player who fits the range with Kyu Blu Kelly. I had Kelly at No. 167, so the value is fine. Kelly is a tall cornerback with some potential, but he was torched at times last year.
B Baltimore needed cornerback help, so it makes sense that it took a player who fits the range with Kyu Blu Kelly. I had Kelly at No. 167, so the value is fine. Kelly is a tall cornerback with some potential, but he was torched at times last year.
2023
Pick 199. (R:6 P:22) - Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, OT,
C- I didn't have Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu as a draftable prospect, so the Ravens are now dipping into the UDFA pool. Aumavae-Laulu has plus size and athleticism, but he's far from a finished product. He needs a lot of work to make the roster.
C- I didn't have Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu as a draftable prospect, so the Ravens are now dipping into the UDFA pool. Aumavae-Laulu has plus size and athleticism, but he's far from a finished product. He needs a lot of work to make the roster.
2022 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2022
Pick 14. (R:1 P:14) -
Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
C Grade
This is misleading value. Many will think the Ravens are getting a bargain, but many teams soured on Kyle Hamilton. Not only did he run a 4.7 at his pro day; he didn't really have a natural position, much like Isaiah Simmons from two years ago. Teams didn't know whether or not to put Hamilton at safety or linebacker. We'll have to see what the Ravens do with Hamilton, but he could easily be a bust.
This is misleading value. Many will think the Ravens are getting a bargain, but many teams soured on Kyle Hamilton. Not only did he run a 4.7 at his pro day; he didn't really have a natural position, much like Isaiah Simmons from two years ago. Teams didn't know whether or not to put Hamilton at safety or linebacker. We'll have to see what the Ravens do with Hamilton, but he could easily be a bust.
2022
Pick 25. (R:1 P:25) -
Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa
A- Grade
- A- Grade
Once upon a time, I had Tyler Linderbaum slotted to the Ravens at No. 14. I thought that was a bit early for him, but I loved the fit. Linderbaum fills a huge need, but thought Baltimore needed to trade down for him. Well, the Ravens did that (sort of), and they got their man. Linderbaum should be an excellent starter for the Ravens over the next decade.
Once upon a time, I had Tyler Linderbaum slotted to the Ravens at No. 14. I thought that was a bit early for him, but I loved the fit. Linderbaum fills a huge need, but thought Baltimore needed to trade down for him. Well, the Ravens did that (sort of), and they got their man. Linderbaum should be an excellent starter for the Ravens over the next decade.
2022
Pick 45. (R:2 P:13) -
David Ojabo, DE, Michigan
A+ Grade
I don't understand why David Ojabo fell so far. He tore his Achilles, but he'll be 100 percent by 2023. He should have gone late in the first round, and he would've been a top-10 pick had he been completely healthy. This is a terrific value, and it's my favorite pick thus far in the 2022 NFL Draft.
I don't understand why David Ojabo fell so far. He tore his Achilles, but he'll be 100 percent by 2023. He should have gone late in the first round, and he would've been a top-10 pick had he been completely healthy. This is a terrific value, and it's my favorite pick thus far in the 2022 NFL Draft.
2022
Pick 76. (R:3 P:12) -
Travis Jones, DT, Connecticut
A+ Grade
The Ravens are great at drafting because they let teams in front of them draft crappy players, allowing them to take the best prospects available. This happened yet again, as the Ravens just landed someone who could've landed at the end of the first round without many complaints. Jones is a massive, but athletic nose tackle who will fit in very well in the middle of Baltimore's front.
The Ravens are great at drafting because they let teams in front of them draft crappy players, allowing them to take the best prospects available. This happened yet again, as the Ravens just landed someone who could've landed at the end of the first round without many complaints. Jones is a massive, but athletic nose tackle who will fit in very well in the middle of Baltimore's front.
2022
Pick 110. (R:4 P:5) -
Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota
B+ Grade
It should come at no surprise that the Ravens drafted an absolute mauler to fix their offensive line. Daniel Faaelele is one of the largest human beings on the planet, so the question is if he can move well enough in the NFL. The Ravens believe he can, and if so, he'll fill a big need at right tackle. He's worth the risk in the fourth round.
It should come at no surprise that the Ravens drafted an absolute mauler to fix their offensive line. Daniel Faaelele is one of the largest human beings on the planet, so the question is if he can move well enough in the NFL. The Ravens believe he can, and if so, he'll fill a big need at right tackle. He's worth the risk in the fourth round.
2022
Pick 119. (R:4 P:14) - Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama
A- Grade
It turns out that the Ravens still pick players from Alabama after all! I like this selection, as I had Jalyn Armour-Davis slotted a bit earlier than this. He's a tall cornerback who will help with Baltimore's abysmal depth that killed them last year.
A- Grade
It turns out that the Ravens still pick players from Alabama after all! I like this selection, as I had Jalyn Armour-Davis slotted a bit earlier than this. He's a tall cornerback who will help with Baltimore's abysmal depth that killed them last year.
2022
Pick 128. (R:4 P:23) -
Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State
A- Grade
The Ravens, as usual, are making a solid value pick. Charlie Kolar is a nice route runner with good hands, and I thought he could've gone a bit earlier than this. He doesn't fill a need, but Baltimore has so many picks.
The Ravens, as usual, are making a solid value pick. Charlie Kolar is a nice route runner with good hands, and I thought he could've gone a bit earlier than this. He doesn't fill a need, but Baltimore has so many picks.
2022
Pick 130. (R:4 P:25) - Jordan Stout, P, Penn State
O'MILLEN GRADE
Rich Eisen says that punters are people. I disagree. They are demonic abominations. Regardless of what they are, they do not belong in the fourth round of any draft, even in one as weak as this class.
O'MILLEN GRADE
Rich Eisen says that punters are people. I disagree. They are demonic abominations. Regardless of what they are, they do not belong in the fourth round of any draft, even in one as weak as this class.
2022
Pick 139. (R:4 P:34) -
Isaiah Likely, TE, Coastal Carolina
C Grade
OK, I get picking one tight end for the value, but two seems a bit ridiculous. It's not like this is a good tight end class. Isaiah Likely has nice upside, but the Ravens now have a log jam at the position.
OK, I get picking one tight end for the value, but two seems a bit ridiculous. It's not like this is a good tight end class. Isaiah Likely has nice upside, but the Ravens now have a log jam at the position.
2022
Pick 141. (R:4 P:36) - Damarion Williams, CB, Houston
C+ Grade
I get that the Ravens want to obtain another cornerback, given the big problems they had there last year. Damarion Williams, however, is a bit of an underwhelming prospect, as I had him in the sixth-seventh range.
C+ Grade
I get that the Ravens want to obtain another cornerback, given the big problems they had there last year. Damarion Williams, however, is a bit of an underwhelming prospect, as I had him in the sixth-seventh range.
2022
Pick 197. (R:6 P:18) - Gregory Junior, CB, Ouachita
B Grade
Gregory Junior was very productive at Ouachita, but he'll face much tougher competition in the NFL, obviously. This is the right range to pick him though, so it's a solid pick for a Jaguar team that needed cornerback help.
B Grade
Gregory Junior was very productive at Ouachita, but he'll face much tougher competition in the NFL, obviously. This is the right range to pick him though, so it's a solid pick for a Jaguar team that needed cornerback help.
2021 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
2021
Pick 27. (R:1 P:27) -
Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
D Grade
I'd suggest asking for Ozzie Newsome to return, but he didn't have better luck drafting receivers in the first round. Regardless, this doesn't seem like a good pick. Rashod Bateman runs routes well and possesses great size, but he has poor hands and likely won't be able to separate from NFL defensive backs. This reminds me of the Patriots selecting N'Keal Harry. He belonged in the second round, just like Bateman.
I'd suggest asking for Ozzie Newsome to return, but he didn't have better luck drafting receivers in the first round. Regardless, this doesn't seem like a good pick. Rashod Bateman runs routes well and possesses great size, but he has poor hands and likely won't be able to separate from NFL defensive backs. This reminds me of the Patriots selecting N'Keal Harry. He belonged in the second round, just like Bateman.
2021
Pick 31. (R:1 P:31) -
Jayson Oweh, OLB, Penn State
A Grade
This is the opposite of the Bills' pick of Gregory Rousseau. Jayson Oweh didn't have Gregory Rousseau's collegiate production, but he has way more upside and potential. While Rousseau could just be a solid player, Oweh has the ceiling to be a perennial Pro Bowler. He could have easily gone much earlier than this, and he'll fill a huge need for a Baltimore team that lost multiple edge rushers this offseason.
This is the opposite of the Bills' pick of Gregory Rousseau. Jayson Oweh didn't have Gregory Rousseau's collegiate production, but he has way more upside and potential. While Rousseau could just be a solid player, Oweh has the ceiling to be a perennial Pro Bowler. He could have easily gone much earlier than this, and he'll fill a huge need for a Baltimore team that lost multiple edge rushers this offseason.
2021
Pick 94. (R:3 P:30) - Ben Cleveland, OG, Georgia
B- Grade
This is a wild draft, with the Packers picking an A. Rodgers receiver right before trading A. Rodgers, and now Baltimore picking Cleveland. Ben Cleveland is a tough blocker who might be able to fill a huge need created by Marshal Yanda's retirement. This is a bit early for Cleveland, but he could definitely end up being a solid starter to help Lamar Jackson.
B- Grade
This is a wild draft, with the Packers picking an A. Rodgers receiver right before trading A. Rodgers, and now Baltimore picking Cleveland. Ben Cleveland is a tough blocker who might be able to fill a huge need created by Marshal Yanda's retirement. This is a bit early for Cleveland, but he could definitely end up being a solid starter to help Lamar Jackson.
2021
Pick 104. (R:3 P:40) - Brandon Stephens, , SMU
C+ Grade
The Ravens announced Brandon Stephens as a defensive back, which makes sense because he doesn't have a natural position. He's still learning how to play defensive back, so the floor on him is very low. He has high potential, and I had him pegged in the fifth round, so I don't hate this pick.
C+ Grade
The Ravens announced Brandon Stephens as a defensive back, which makes sense because he doesn't have a natural position. He's still learning how to play defensive back, so the floor on him is very low. He has high potential, and I had him pegged in the fifth round, so I don't hate this pick.
2021
Pick 131. (R:4 P:26) -
Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
A- Grade
Tylan Wallace would have been drafted earlier if he didn't have a history of knee injuries. He doesn't have great size and speed, but he runs routes very well. I like the value the Ravens are getting with him as they potentially fill a need.
Tylan Wallace would have been drafted earlier if he didn't have a history of knee injuries. He doesn't have great size and speed, but he runs routes very well. I like the value the Ravens are getting with him as they potentially fill a need.
2021
Pick 136. (R:4 P:31) - Marco Wilson, CB, Florida
C Grade
The Cardinals missed out on Tyson Campbell in the second round, so I'm not surprised they went after someone like Marco Wilson, who is incredibly athletic. However, the Cardinals announced Wilson as a safety, which is surprising. Safety was a need as well, but we'll have to see how Wilson transitions to this position.
C Grade
The Cardinals missed out on Tyson Campbell in the second round, so I'm not surprised they went after someone like Marco Wilson, who is incredibly athletic. However, the Cardinals announced Wilson as a safety, which is surprising. Safety was a need as well, but we'll have to see how Wilson transitions to this position.
2021
Pick 171. (R:5 P:27) - Daelin Hayes, 3-4OLB, Notre Dame
A Grade
This is Baltimore's second edge rusher, which can't be a surprise. The Ravens lost Yannick Ngakoue and Matthew Judon, so they had to replace them. Daelin Hayes is a nice value pick; I've had him pegged in the fourth round.
A Grade
This is Baltimore's second edge rusher, which can't be a surprise. The Ravens lost Yannick Ngakoue and Matthew Judon, so they had to replace them. Daelin Hayes is a nice value pick; I've had him pegged in the fourth round.
2021
Pick 184. (R:5 P:40) - Ben Mason, FB, Michigan
B+ Grade
The Ravens are one of the few teams that still use a fullback, so they were able to get the top player at the position in this class. This is fine.
B+ Grade
The Ravens are one of the few teams that still use a fullback, so they were able to get the top player at the position in this class. This is fine.
2021
Pick 210. (R:6 P:26) - Victor Dimukeje, DE, Duke
A- Grade
Victor Dimukeje is just an average athlete, but he was a very productive player at Duke. The Cardinals need all the pass-rushing help they can get, and Dimukeje easily could have gone earlier than this. I'm a fan of this pick.
A- Grade
Victor Dimukeje is just an average athlete, but he was a very productive player at Duke. The Cardinals need all the pass-rushing help they can get, and Dimukeje easily could have gone earlier than this. I'm a fan of this pick.
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