The Ravens seemed to take a step back from their greatness in 2019 and Harbaugh should look to step on the gas pedal once more. This draft is crucial to the future of the Ravens and their championship window with Lamar Jackson due to his impending contract extension coming up. First let’s take a look at the starters.
Quarterback: Lamar Jackson
Running Back: J.K. Dobbins
Wide Receiver 1: Marquise Brown
Wide Receiver 2: Sammy Watkins
Wide Receiver 3: Miles Boykin
Tight End: Mark Andrews
Left Tackle: Ronnie Staley
Left Guard: Bradley Bozeman
Center: Patrick Mekari
Right Guard: Kevin Zeitler
Right Tackle: Orlando Brown
Left Defensive End: Justin Madubuike
Nose Tackle: Brandon Williams
Right Defensive End: Calais Campbell
Left Outside Linebacker: Tyus Bowser
Left Inside Linebacker: Malik Harrison
Right Inside Linebacker: Patrick Queen
Right Outside Linebacker: Jaylon Ferguson
Left Cornerback: Marlon Humphrey
Right Cornerback: Marcus Peters
Slot Cornerback: Jimmy Smith
Strong Safety: Chuck Clark
Free Safety: DeShon Elliott
The biggest needs for the Ravens are wide receiver, center, both safety spots and both outside linebacker spots are needs. Left guard could stand an upgrade too.
Round 1, Pick 27 WR Kadarius Toney
Toney could be the answer to the Ravens wide receiver woes while still fitting in the classic mold for a Ravens receivers. He is fast and shifty and does his best work in open space.
Round 2, Pick 58 SAF Richie Grant
Richie Grant is an incredible athlete who is dedicated to to the game of football. He has the versatility to play either of the safety spots. He is a good tackler and proved himself as a cover man at the Senior Bowl.
Round 3, Pick 104 IOL Ben Cleveland
Cleveland will be a great player for the Ravens’ scheme and he has the versatility to play both guard spots and center.
Round 4, Pick 131 EDGE Elerson Smith
Smith is a raw pass rushing prospect who needs time to develop in the NFL. He has the potential to start for the ravens in 1-2 years.
Round 5, Pick 171 SAF Tyree Gillespie
If Gillespie is here in the fifth round, they can’t pass up on him. He can slide into strong safety below free safety Richie Grant and this will complete the safety overhaul.
Round 6, Pick 184 WR Shi Smith
Smith fits the mold of a Ravens wide out and would provide depth and a high ceiling player for the Ravens receiving room.
Round 7, Pick 210 CB Deommodore Lenoir
Lenoir can serve as cornerback depth and will also be a great special teamer for the black and purple.
Post draft let’s take a look at the starters.
Quarterback: Lamar Jackson
Running Back: J.K. Dobbins
Wide Receiver 1: Marquise Brown
Wide Receiver 2: Kadarius Toney
Wide Receiver 3: Sammy Watkins
Tight End: Mark Andrews
Left Tackle: Ronnie Staley
Left Guard: Ben Cleveland
Center: Patrick Mekari
Right Guard: Kevin Zeitler
Right Tackle: Orlando Brown
Left Defensive End: Justin Madubuike
Nose Tackle: Brandon Williams
Right Defensive End: Calais Campbell
Left Outside Linebacker: Tyus Bowser
Left Inside Linebacker: Malik Harrison
Right Inside Linebacker: Patrick Queen
Right Outside Linebacker: Jaylon Ferguson
Left Cornerback: Marlon Humphrey
Right Cornerback: Marcus Peters
Slot Cornerback: Jimmy Smith
Strong Safety: Tyree Gillespie
Free Safety: Richie Grant
This is a strong improvement for the Ravens and their defense was probably the biggest beneficiary after an upgrade at both safety spots.