Sunday, April 25, 2010

Draft Grades: Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a season where they made the playoffs as a wildcard, then beat the New England Patriots in the playoffs. Ozzie Newsome has been the master of the draft process, and the 2010 NFL Draft is no exception.

Baltimore held the 25th overall pick, but traded it to Denver, who took Tim Tebow in that slot. The Ravens added three picks, and Newsome used them wisely. With two selections in the second round, the Ravens added to a potent defense with Sergio Kindle and Terrence Cody. There are fears that Kindle is injury prone, and that Cody could eat himself out of the league. But if these two picks work then Baltimore has is evenmore dangerous.

The Ravens were looking for help at tight end, as Todd Heap has had a myriad of injuries over the years. They got two quality picks in Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta. Taking David Reed should help a somewhat lean receiver corps. They could use a little more depth in the defensive secondary.

Baltimore looks to have gotten a sleeper pick in Ramon Harewood, a massive offensive lineman. He is a project but at 6'7 and 360 pounds he could open holes on the line for a long time.

Draft Grade: A-

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