NFL Draft Grades - Baltimore Ravens
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Grade: B
Nate Wiggins is a talented player who could have gone earlier than this. He also fills a big need for the Ravens' declining cornerback group. However, my concern is that Wiggins is a bit brittle, so he comes with some risk. I actually thought he might fall as a result, and I'm a bit surprised that he was chosen over Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Grade: B
Some would call this a steal because there was some speculation that Roger Rosengarten would go in the first round. However, Charlie Campbell reported that Rosengarten would slide, so it's not a surprise to see him here. Still, it's a good pick because the Ravens really needed to find some replacements on the offensive line after losing three blockers to free agency.
Grade: A-
While Chop Robinson went in the first round, I thought Adisa Isaac could have been chosen in the second frame. He's a good value at this spot as a well-rounded edge player. It makes sense for the Ravens to add someone who can help get pressure on Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.
Grade: A+
The Ravens always seem to get some steals in the draft, and this is another one. Devontez Walker is someone who easily could have been chosen toward the end of Round 2. He fills a need for the Ravens, who don't have much at wideout aside from Zay Flowers.
Grade: A+
Another steal for the Ravens. What a shocker! T.J. Tampa could have been selected in the second round without any complaints, yet the Ravens are getting him toward the end of the fourth. And if that wasn't enough, Baltimore is filling a huge need.
Grade: B
This isn't a major steal like some of Baltimore's other picks, but it's a solid choice. Derrick Henry's not the long-term answer, so Baltimore had to find a potential successor. Rasheen Ali is a tough runner who makes sense in the fifth round.
Grade: C
The Ravens needed a backup quarterback with Tyler Huntley gone, but I would have rather have seen Michael Pratt. Devin Leary has a history of injuries and accuracy woes.
Grade: B
Nick Samac makes sense as a seventh-round pick as far as draft range is concerned. He's limited athletically, but could be a solid backup.
Grade: B
Sanoussi Kane got some buzz late in the pre-draft process, so it's not a surprise to see him drafted. He'll help on special teams, which is more important now in the wake of the new kickoff rules.
Walt's Mock Selections as of 4/22/2024 -View Current Mock Draft
Round: 1


The Ravens could stand to bolster their guards. Lamar Jackson was the MVP when he had Marshal Yanda blocking for him.
Tyler Guyton is a massive tackle with great athelticism for someone his size.
Round: 2


The Ravens could use another receiver with Odell Beckham Jr. being a short-term option.
Malachi Corley lacks height, but is a thickly built receiver.
Round: 3


The Ravens will have to replace Patrick Queen, who signed with the Steelers this offseason.
Marist Liufau is an extremely athletic and fast linebacker.
Round: 4


The Ravens lost three offensive linemen in free agency, so they'll need to find some new blockers.
Layden Robinson isn't very athletic, but he's a violent blocker who has impressed this season.
Round: 4


The Ravens may want to add some depth on the defensive line.
Fabien Lovett dealt with injuries in his final season. He's also had weight problems in the past.
Pick change; previously Javion Cohen, G
Round: 5


The Ravens could add to their pass rush in the middle rounds to help generate pressure on Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.
Pick change; previously Cody Schrader, RB
Round: 6


The Ravens signed Derrick Henry, but they need a running back for the long haul.
Cody Schrader was very productive at Truman State before transferring to Missouri.
Round: 7


The Ravens lost Tyler Huntley, so they'll have to find a new backup quarterback.
Devin Leary's collegiate career was plagued by accuracy issues and injuries.
Round: 7


Some defensive back depth and special teams help for the Ravens at the end of their draft.
Past Grades and Selections
2024 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
B Nate Wiggins is a talented player who could have gone earlier than this. He also fills a big need for the Ravens' declining cornerback group. However, my concern is that Wiggins is a bit brittle, so he comes with some risk. I actually thought he might fall as a result, and I'm a bit surprised that he was chosen over Kool-Aid McKinstry.
B Some would call this a steal because there was some speculation that Roger Rosengarten would go in the first round. However, Charlie Campbell reported that Rosengarten would slide, so it's not a surprise to see him here. Still, it's a good pick because the Ravens really needed to find some replacements on the offensive line after losing three blockers to free agency.
A- While Chop Robinson went in the first round, I thought Adisa Isaac could have been chosen in the second frame. He's a good value at this spot as a well-rounded edge player. It makes sense for the Ravens to add someone who can help get pressure on Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.
A+ The Ravens always seem to get some steals in the draft, and this is another one. Devontez Walker is someone who easily could have been chosen toward the end of Round 2. He fills a need for the Ravens, who don't have much at wideout aside from Zay Flowers.
A+ Another steal for the Ravens. What a shocker! T.J. Tampa could have been selected in the second round without any complaints, yet the Ravens are getting him toward the end of the fourth. And if that wasn't enough, Baltimore is filling a huge need.
B This isn't a major steal like some of Baltimore's other picks, but it's a solid choice. Derrick Henry's not the long-term answer, so Baltimore had to find a potential successor. Rasheen Ali is a tough runner who makes sense in the fifth round.
C The Ravens needed a backup quarterback with Tyler Huntley gone, but I would have rather have seen Michael Pratt. Devin Leary has a history of injuries and accuracy woes.
B Nick Samac makes sense as a seventh-round pick as far as draft range is concerned. He's limited athletically, but could be a solid backup.
B Sanoussi Kane got some buzz late in the pre-draft process, so it's not a surprise to see him drafted. He'll help on special teams, which is more important now in the wake of the new kickoff rules.
2023 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.