BALTIMORE RAVENS
Baltimore is on very shaky ground at cornerback with both Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey coming off season-ending injuries. While a first-round selection at the position may not be in the cards, they could look to bolster the unit on Day Two of the draft. If they decide to hold off until the later rounds, finding a cornerback with special teams value will be key.
2022 picks Inside linebacker
Rd. 1: 14 Rd. 2: 45 Rd. 3: 76, 100 Rd. 4: 110, 119, 128, 139, 141
Rd. 6: 196
Patrick Queen will occupy one of the starting jobs, but it’s unclear if former third-rounder Malik Harrison will hold the other. In a draft with a lot of talent at inside linebacker, the Ravens could consider pulling the trigger on an upgrade and hoping a rookie can start on day one for them on the inside.
Outside linebacker
The A-team is set with Odafe Oweh and Tyus Bowser providing notable pass rushing disruptiveness, but the B-team could use work given its age and potential departure of veterans like Justin Houston and Pernell McPhee. There’s room for a valuable rotational player in the fifth or sixth round, where someone like Penn State’s Jesse Luketa could be found at a value.
Wide receiver
Sammy Watkins signed with the Packers and Miles Boykin was released. High hopes remain for 2021 first-rounder Rashod Bateman and 2019 first-rounder Marquise Brown. A big-bodied receiver makes perfect sense.
Offensive tackle
The addition of Morgan Moses helps to solidify the right tackle spot, but the Ravens could be in the market for a developmental starter like Minnesota’s Daniel Faalele.