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[BSLChrisStoner]

Fox Sports: http://msn.foxsports...ck-draft-121211

31. Baltimore Ravens - Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma St.

[JeremyStrain]

I'd be very happy if my Skins landed Barkley. I'm not a Griffin fan.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports / Rob Rang: http://www.cbssports...ftscout-RobRang

29. Baltimore Ravens
Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: The Ravens boast arguably the elite defensive lineman in the NFL in Haloti Ngata and that is precisely who some scouts are comparing this 6-3, 320 pound giant to. Voted by Pac-12 offensive linemen as the most dominant defensive lineman in the conference, Lotulelei may just be the hottest name in the country right now and ultimately a steal at this point in the draft. He's the type of player that Ozzie Newsome wouldn't let slide by just because he already had one dominant lineman. Besides, Ngata and Lotulelei can each play inside or out in a 3-4 scheme.

CBS Sports / Chad Reuter: http://www.cbssports...cout-ChadReuter

29. Baltimore Ravens
Kelechi Osemele, OG, Iowa State: Though Osemele still needs to prove to scouts he can handle NFL-caliber quickness off the edge, the Ravens should like his toughness and strong hands whether he takes over for free agent Ben Grubbs at left guard or Bryant McKinnie at left tackle.

[BSLChrisStoner]

SB Nation:http://www.mockingth...il-matt-barkley

30. Baltimore Ravens - Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State
What Baltimore really needs is a true franchise left tackle, which they haven't really had since Jonathan Ogden retired. Unfortunately drafting in the back end of the first round greatly hurts the team's chances to do that. At center, Matt Birk is in the final year of his contract and may retire at the end of the season.

62. Baltimore Ravens - Kevin Reddick, MLB, North Carolina
Reddick would be an ideal choice if the Ravens finally want to find a replacement, or even a foil, for Ray Lewis.

[Don Olsen]

I would not be surprised to see one of the Bama linebackers selected, if they were to drop back into the latter first round. I have watched Highsmith for years and he blew up running plays single handily against Ole Miss and countless other SEC squads.

If anything, he hit the nail on the head on the direction of the draft picks.

OL, ILB, S are the three big needs, but a great deal of players are on the last year of their contract and overall depth is needed in certain areas as well.

[BSLChrisStoner]

SI: http://sportsillustr... ... =hp_t11_a2

Andrew Perloff (McLovin from the Dan Patrick Show) with his Mock Draft.

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29. Baltimore Ravens -- Kelechi Osemele, OG, Iowa State

The Ravens could have multiple needs on the offensive line depending on how their offseason goes. Osemele is listed at 347 pounds and could thrive in a system that has had success developing offensive linemen. They also could try to land a receiver, possibly LSU's Reuben Randle.

[SportsGuy]

Hard for me to believe that the Ravens take a guard in the first round unless they are going to let Grubbs walk, which I have my doubts about.

I could see them going OT, LBer, safety, WR, DL in the first round.

I tend to think they stay away from RB, guard, TE, QB, CB and probably DT in first round.

[Mackus]

I also think that they resign Grubbs, and then next year they let Oher walk, with Reid or maybe Harewood taking over. If Grubbs leaves, then guard is certainly a possibility in the draft.

LB, S, OT, and WR are what I would target, depending on who's available.

As always, I'm sure they'll do a very good job in the draft, especially early.

[Don Olsen]

The way Highsmith has played over the years, I hope other teams devalue ILB and he drops to the Ravens. This kid can flat out play.

Having watched Patrick Willis for seasons at Ole Miss, Highsmith looks to be cut from the same cloth as Willis, Lewis, etc....

[BSLChrisStoner]

Walter Football.com: Updated 1/17

Part 1 (1-16): http://walterfootbal...m/draft2012.php
Part 2 (17-32): http://walterfootbal...draft2012_1.php

30. Baltimore Ravens - Vontaze Burfict, ILB, Arizona State
"Ozzie Newsome indicated that he'll be looking for Ray Lewis' successor this upcoming April. Well, Vontaze Burfict makes sense for a number of reasons. He's one of the best players available and fits the attitude of Baltimore's defense. He can play next to Lewis right away, and Ozzie Newsome has taken chances on talented head-cases before."

[Mackus]

The end of the first round usually you won't get a major, immediate impact from some positions, but I do think they could find a LB, S, or even a G who could start right away.

How are the guards in this year's draft? Is there anybody at guard that maybe they would be targeting with the pick, and as such they could let Grubbs go? If they don't sign Grubbs, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they have their eye on a guard with that pick. If Grubbs is retained, then I definitely think it's likely they go LB or S.

[bnickle]

Little early for me to start locking in on individuals. Especially, consider how much stock in these prospects rise and fall based on the combine, senior days, exhibition games, etc. At this point it seems likely that ILB and Offensive Line seem likely to be addressed pretty early for us. The only positions I think we won't or are highly unlikely to use a 1st round pick on would be QB, RB, DT, CB.

[BSLChrisStoner]

SI / Don Banks:http://sportsillustr...html?xid=cnnbin

29. Baltimore Ravens -- Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

[@greg_emb]

Fox Sports: http://msn.foxsports...ck-draft-121211

31. Baltimore Ravens - Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma St.

Not familiar with the names, don't follow the college game too closely, but I like the idea of addressing the offensive line first.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Beat Down: Ravens Draft Tracker

Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama
http://www.baltimore...donta-hightower

Markelle Martin, FS, Oklahoma St
http://www.baltimore...tin-free-safety

Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
http://www.baltimore...cker-mike-adams

[bnickle]

At this point eyeing the following as our potential 1st round pick

ILB-Burfict
ILB-Hightower
C-Konz
G-Glenn
SS-Barron
OT-Adams
WR- Wright

[BSLChrisStoner]

CSN Baltimore: Ozzie: OLine is biggest need
http://www.csnbaltim...614&feedID=6876

As SG noted in the 'State of the Ravens' Press Conference, O.Newsome made clear that even if both Birk, and Gurode return, the Ravens will add a new Center prior to next year. Seems likely that will occur in the first two rounds of the draft.

[Don Olsen]

I get the funny feeling that the Ravens are going to drop back again with the chance to pick up three players inside the top 96 a way to address the needs.

They may get one of the three top ILB within the first 45 slots, while still being able to grab an interior lineman and another player that could be an impact rotational player from year one.

Now if Birk retires, they may need to hold that slot and draft more for need over value, but the top center is good value late in the first round.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baltimore Beatdown: Ravens could face tough decisions in the Draft
http://www.baltimore...s-in-2012-draft

[Roll Tide]

His 1.0 draft had us taking MLB Vontaze Burfict


in His 2.0 version he's changed the selection to Center Peter Konz

I think the Ravens are more likely to resign Gurode...I dont see them wasting a 1st rounder on a C when they can get one in the 3rd-4th rounds.

Baltimore RavensRecord: 12-4
Peter Konz, C, WisconsinWith Ray Lewis' decision to come back for another year, the Ravens might be a little less desperate to find the next great linebacker, and can instead hit another big need. Matt Birk will need a replacement at center, and Konz is the best one in the draft. He's like a good quarterback, picking up every blitz and stunt, and has the kind of smarts in calling out things that will really help the quarterback. The Ravens were a mess up front for portions of 2011 and will need to add help there.