ESPN / Kiper: Draft Grades
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Ravens B+
Top needs entering the draft: Cornerback, offensive line, edge defender
The Ravens parted ways with a handful of starters from their 13-4 team, including guards Kevin Zeitler and John Simpson, right tackle Morgan Moses, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, cornerback Ronald Darby and linebacker Patrick Queen. They have a few players from the 2022 and 2023 drafts who could step up as starters this season, but there are big shoes to fill at important positions. So, what did GM Eric DeCosta do on the first two days of this draft? He landed three guys in my top 51, all of whom could be big-time rookie contributors, and got value with each selection.
Nate Wiggins (30) is one of the fastest cornerbacks in this class, a long and gifted cover man with good instincts. Though he's a little light at 173 pounds, he'll grow into his frame in time. Roger Rosengarten (52), one of my favorite prospects in the entire draft, could step in and start at right tackle in 2024. Edge rusher Adisa Isaac (93) went a full round below where I rated him. He had 16 tackles for loss last season and outshined teammate Chop Robinson on tape, though Isaac doesn't have the same kind of upside as a pass-rusher.
Wideout Tez Walker (113) and cornerback T.J. Tampa (130) were tremendous picks on Day 3. I thought Tampa might end up in Round 1 at one point, but there are questions about his recovery speed. Baltimore has had a great history of late-round running backs, and Rasheen Ali (165) could be the next one to make the team.
DeCosta did it again in this class; there are some excellent prospects here. It's not quite in the "A" tier, though.
1/30 Nate Wiggins CB Clemson
2/62 Roger Rosengarten OT Washington
3/93 Adisa Isaac LB Penn State
4/113 Devontez Walker WR North Carolina
4/130 T.J. Tampa CB Iowa State
5/165 Rasheen Ali RB Marshall
6/218 Devin Leary QB Kentucky
7/228 Nick Samac C Michigan State
7/250 Sanoussi Kane S Purdue