[News] Late For Work 4/7: Three Bold Predictions For Ravens' Draft

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Plus, Joe Hortiz explains why it might not be so bad if no quarterbacks are taken in top five. Mel Kiper projects Ezekiel Elliot to the Ravens at No. 6. Will Mike Wallace make it to the second year of his contract?

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[Boobie Miles]

If the Ravens are going to pick a CB within the 1st 3 picks I think they would probably be taking VH3 with the #6 that's if Ozzie sticks with that decision because he would be the best available unless Jack is still available

[ryananth]

I can't believe Mel Kiper thinks the Ravens will draft Elliott especially since he's made it clear he's a Ravens fan. I wonder what he's thinking?

[whobilly]

Will Ravens draft Elliott? NO. Will Mike Wallace make it to second year? 50/50

[bioLarzen]

Whatever the FO's say before the draft is usually more smoke screen and bait than actual information - quite understandably. And the Ravens FO seems to be so stragithforward and adamant on thinking about the D at #6, that it makes one wonder whether they are actually thiking about going O... And if so, there are two players that will realistically be available at #6 and are good enough to be picked this high: Stanley and Elliot...

But that's just thinking out loud, of course.

[bioLarzen]

I can't believe Mel Kiper thinks the Ravens will draft Elliott especially since he's made it clear he's a Ravens fan. I wonder what he's thinking?

From purely a talent's point of view, Elliot is widely considered to be a top-5 talent. Maybe it's only Kiper buying Ozzie's "BPA" approach, and Elliot is the BPA at #6 on his list.

[merryjman]

Wouldn't call these "bold" predictions so much as "obvious" predictions. Assume Sarah was being facetious here. There aren't going to be any 1st round tackles worth taking at #6, so clearly we'll have to get one later. The top positions are all defense, excepting 2 QBs and a RB, and we have 5 RBs and a franchise QB; obviously our pick will be a DE/LB/CB. And Ozzie loves drafting corners, we need one, and Jalen will be gone by #6.

[ravenwildman]

I kind of hope the Ravens take someone in the 6th overall pick versus dropping back too far for more picks (a few spots back is cool though of course). I mean the Ravens now have 7 picks in the first 4 rounds, I would rather see a very possible powerhouse player come on board than a couple of additional 2nd, 3rd, or 4th round players in exchange for that 6th overall pick. GO RAVENS!

[RavensDieHard21]

Wouldn't call these "bold" predictions so much as "obvious" predictions. Assume Sarah was being facetious here. There aren't going to be any 1st round tackles worth taking at #6, so clearly we'll have to get one later. The top positions are all defense, excepting 2 QBs and a RB, and we have 5 RBs and a franchise QB; obviously our pick will be a DE/LB/CB. And Ozzie loves drafting corners, we need one, and Jalen will be gone by #6.

Lmao I was thinking the same thing. Those are all very obvious. Hargreaves in one that can be selected too because of scheme fit and our need to build a strong secondary.

[RavensDieHard21]

I swear if our first pick is offense and the name read off is not Tunsil....

[steelcityraven]

  1 hour ago, ryananth said:

I can't believe Mel Kiper thinks the Ravens will draft Elliott especially since he's made it clear he's a Ravens fan. I wonder what he's thinking?

From purely a talent's point of view, Elliot is widely considered to be a top-5 talent. Maybe it's only Kiper buying Ozzie's "BPA" approach, and Elliot is the BPA at #6 on his list.

I wouldn't be mad if we took Zeke.... I know we have bigger needs but looking at the 3 or 5 year plan... Zeke may mean more production over the longer time span... rather than just simply filling a need. That is what a # 6 pick should be!

[steelcityraven]

If the Ravens are going to pick a CB within the 1st 3 picks I think they would probably be taking VH3 with the #6 that's if Ozzie sticks with that decision because he would be the best available unless Jack is still available

IDK.... Will Jackson at # 36 would be a steal. Trading back and taking M Alexander or Eli Apple wouldn't make me to upset... if it means that we landed another quality draft pick. I really don't believe that VHIII is head and shoulders above Alexander or Apple and maybe not even Jackson... Ramsey is a different story... I just don't see any way we land him. With that said... if we are looking for CB.. there may be as much value in trading back a little (if we cant land Ramsey).

[steelcityraven]

With so many 4th round picks... IDK that I would be opposed to our # 6 and our 3rd round pick to land Ramsey. I think he is that good! I really do not see us moving up but if we did in a scenario like that ... I would be excited about it!

[jravens1313]

Wentz is going Top 5 so can we please stop talking about a QB not going. Teams may actually jump Cleveland and take him No. 1 overall.

[rmcjacket23]

30 minutes ago, steelcityraven said:

With so many 4th round picks... IDK that I would be opposed to our # 6 and our 3rd round pick to land Ramsey. I think he is that good! I really do not see us moving up but if we did in a scenario like that ... I would be excited about it!

In order to guarantee you can get Ramsey, you'd have to swap with SD at #3. 

I don't think a 3rd round pick is nearly enough to get that deal done. If I were SD, there wouldn't be any deal I'd accept that didn't involve the #36 pick in the draft.

Ramsey will probably be a great player... he's not worth the #6 and #36 pick.

[fusuymada]

I heard Hortiz and DeCosta both talking up Hargreaves as well and if those four listed above arent available I am certain they will take Hargreaves at 6 and maybe even if one of those others is available. A RB in round 1, no way, Mel needs to take a drug test.

[usmccharles]

I am surprised Kiper mocked Elliot to us, BPA may be for that reason.  If Bosa or Hargreaves are still there, no way we pass on them, even Buckner. 

[TheConquerorWorm]

Ozzie always likes small school CBs. Could see him taking any on these guys in the mid-late rounds:

Harlan Miller, SE Lousianna
Deiondre Hall, Northern Iowa
LeShaun Sims, Southern Utah
Cleveland Wallace III, San Jose St
Ryan Smith, NC Central (from Upper Marlboro, MD)

[steelcityraven]

  59 minutes ago, steelcityraven said:

With so many 4th round picks... IDK that I would be opposed to our # 6 and our 3rd round pick to land Ramsey. I think he is that good! I really do not see us moving up but if we did in a scenario like that ... I would be excited about it!

In order to guarantee you can get Ramsey, you'd have to swap with SD at #3. 

I don't think a 3rd round pick is nearly enough to get that deal done. If I were SD, there wouldn't be any deal I'd accept that didn't involve the #36 pick in the draft.

Ramsey will probably be a great player... he's not worth the #6 and #36 pick.

Agreed.... if that is what it took to get him.... He wouldn't be worth it. IDK that SD would want that much but I do agree this is little chance that Ramsey falls to us-but I am hopeful LOL

[steelcityraven]

Ozzie always likes small school CBs. Could see him taking any on these guys in the mid-late rounds:

Harlan Miller, SE Lousianna
Deiondre Hall, Northern Iowa
LeShaun Sims, Southern Utah
Cleveland Wallace III, San Jose St
Ryan Smith, NC Central (from Upper Marlboro, MD)

I like Deiondre Hall from N IOWA... the kid can be good!

[steelcityraven]

Wentz is going Top 5 so can we please stop talking about a QB not going. Teams may actually jump Cleveland and take him No. 1 overall.

I hope you are right... In fact... I hope one of those teams consider trading up to # 6 in an effort to make that happen and sweeten the deal for us on draft day!

[eze17]

These are pretty obvious predictions...I might put Hargreaves up with the other four guys, because yes I do see us drafting a starting CB in this draft. I've heard Alexander and Fuller's name brought up as 2nd rounders also. We need someone who can start either on the outside, or as a nickle or dime. The need for a tackle, at least one who can back-up the position and possibly groom long term as a starter, is also pretty obvious given Monroe's injuries. I like Monroe when healthy, but there is nobody i'd trust on the roster right now who can fill in for him. Tunsil would be a no-brainer, but he will be gone, and i'm not so high on Stanley, especially as the #6 overall pick if you can help the defense in that spot.

I would be surprised, but not shocked if we drafted Elliot...he looks to be a great player, but with all our other needs I don't see it unless the FO was totally convinced he was "best player available" and the top defensive guys that we like are gone by #6...which I think one of them will be there.

[stixfix69]

I don't really care as long as we don't trade down more than 4-5 spots, as i can easily see a defensive player being available who can step in and make plays....Really liking Lawson, but it wouldn't hurt my feeling if we went with Jack.....

[The Greek]

praying that 2 qb's are taken before us

[Raven'evermore]

 If Kiper's picking Elliott then that means we're probably not getting him.  Shame cause I was hoping we would.  He would have brought so much to an offense that was ranked 26th in rushing besides giving migraines to opposing dcs.  Originally I was hoping to get him in a trade down.  Wouldn't that still be sweet. Just don't see that happening now. 

 Yeah, if these are BOLD picks, then what pray tell are the obvious ones?

 

[balfan23]

To me, #1 is like saying - we're picking Buckner.

[balfan23]

Wouldn't call these "bold" predictions so much as "obvious" predictions. Assume Sarah was being facetious here. There aren't going to be any 1st round tackles worth taking at #6, so clearly we'll have to get one later. The top positions are all defense, excepting 2 QBs and a RB, and we have 5 RBs and a franchise QB; obviously our pick will be a DE/LB/CB. And Ozzie loves drafting corners, we need one, and Jalen will be gone by #6.

Given that the Ravens rarely seem to do the obvious in the draft, perhaps predicting the obvious is the bold call.

[Tobenna_MBA]

Whatever the FO's say before the draft is usually more smoke screen and bait than actual information - quite understandably. And the Ravens FO seems to be so stragithforward and adamant on thinking about the D at #6, that it makes one wonder whether they are actually thiking about going O... And if so, there are two players that will realistically be available at #6 and are good enough to be picked this high: Stanley and Elliot...

But that's just thinking out loud, of course.

I agree 1000%... smoke screen articles vague comments during pre draft interviews and every reporter and mock essentially stating the obvious make me beleive that we might in fact take a dark horse position... I hope we land elliot

[MadStorkSociety]

  3 hours ago, bioLarzen said:

Whatever the FO's say before the draft is usually more smoke screen and bait than actual information - quite understandably. And the Ravens FO seems to be so stragithforward and adamant on thinking about the D at #6, that it makes one wonder whether they are actually thiking about going O... And if so, there are two players that will realistically be available at #6 and are good enough to be picked this high: Stanley and Elliot...

But that's just thinking out loud, of course.

I agree 1000%... smoke screen articles vague comments during pre draft interviews and every reporter and mock essentially stating the obvious make me beleive that we might in fact take a dark horse position... I hope we land elliot

Could be the Trent Richardson action is just sleight of hand so no one expects us to go with Elliott?

[cushrinada1986]

Williams, Davis, Jerrigan, Urban, Buckner? sounds like an awesome rotation to me. Add in a few more pass rushers from FA and draft and this defense can get serious by next season. Mariace Canday and Xavior Howard, Cyrus Jones, Artie Burns, theres a series of possible starting talent at DB between 1-4 rounds.