The Baltimore Ravens entered the NFL Draft needing to replace multiple starters, so now it’s time to hand out some grades and see how they did. After posting the best record in the league last year and making it to the AFC Championship Game, the Ravens had to watch multiple high-level starters walk in free agency. While they couldn’t replace all of them in a single draft, did they do enough to remain competitive in a stacked AFC?
Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft Grades: Super Bowl Bound?
First Round (30th Overall): Nate Wiggins, CB
How do the Ravens keep doing this? Historically, Baltimore is one of the best teams in the league at letting the draft come to them and selecting the best prospect on the board. This time, they landed a potential lockdown cornerback who had no business making it out of the 20’s. Nate Wiggins needs to add some weight, but he makes up for it with his great football instincts and natural nose for the ball. The Clemson product is a natural fit for this defense should immediately provide some much-needed youth to Baltimore’s aging secondary.
Ravens Draft Grade: A
Nate Wiggins NFL Draft Profile
Second Round (62nd Overall): Roger Rosengarten, OT
Baltimore lost three starters on the offensive line, including right tackle Morgan Moses, so they needed to select an offensive lineman at some point during Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Roger Rosengarten is the exact opposite of a traits-based prospect, as he one of the worst athletes selected in the top-100 picks. While his 40-yard dash time is impressive (a fairly meaningless skill for an offensive lineman) he’s well below average in height, weight, wingspan, lateral agility, and arm length. He overcame these deficiencies with above-average fundamentals, but will that be enough against NFL competition?
Ravens Draft Grade: C
Roger Rosengarten NFL Draft Profile
Third Round (93rd Overall): Adisa Isaac, EDGE
After a questionable pick in the second, the Ravens once again find a great combination of talent and need in the third round. Adisa Isaac needs to put on a few pounds to gain proper NFL strength, but the edge defender is a great fit in the back of the third. The Penn State product plays like he’s launched out of a rocket on every snap and never stops applying pressure until the whistle blows. If he can add some muscle without compromising his speed, the Ravens could have a great player.
Ravens Draft Grade: A-
Fourth Round (113th Overall): Devontez Walker, WR
Devontez Walker can be dangerous when running in a straight line. However, his inability to make any sort of cut pushed him into the fourth round. The Ravens need more receivers, but Walker’s style of play is notably similar to Nelson Agholor’s. One must wonder why Baltimore went with Walker instead of someone with a more unique skillset.
Ravens Draft Grade: C
Devontez Walker NFL Draft Profile
Fourth Round (130th Overall): T.J. Tampa, CB
Seriously, how do the Ravens keep doing this? Widely projected as a second-round pick, Iowa State’s T.J. Temple somehow lasted deep into the fourth round, and the Ravens made the wise choice to end his draft skid. Tampa is at his best playing physical and interrupting passes, which makes him a great plug-and-play fit for this defense.
Ravens Draft Grade: A+
Fifth Round (165th Overall): Rasheen Ali, RB
The Ravens needed another running back to pair with Derrick Henry, and Rasheen Ali is a good choice in the fifth round. While Henry is a bruising, physical player, Ali is more elusive and could be the lightning to Henry’s thunder. If nothing else, he’ll provide some competition for Keaton Mitchell as he returns from injury.
Ravens Draft Grade: B+
Sixth Round (218th Overall): Devin Leary, QB
Devin Leary is a traits-based prospect who shouldn’t see the field any time soon. Fortunately, the Ravens have the reigning MVP under center, so Leary can spend the next few years fighting for the backup job. The Kentucky product had a terrible supporting cast, so perhaps life in the NFL might be easier for him.
Ravens Draft Grade: B+
Seventh Round (228th Overall): Nick Samac, C
Nick Samac is not coming for Tyler Linderbaum’s job, but the center can provide some valuable depth. He’s a solid run blocker and can probably move out to guard in an emergency. In the seventh round, it’s hard to ask for anything more than that.
Ravens Draft Grade: B
Seventh Round (250th Overall): Sanoussi Kane, S
You’re not supposed to find the perfect scheme fit with the 250th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Sanoussi Kane is a box safety who is a little redundant with Kyle Hamilton already on the roster, but he packs a bunch and could earn a roster spot on special teams and as a depth option against the run.
Ravens Draft Grade: B
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