Baltimore came into this year’s draft with 10 draft picks at their disposal that they could use to vault themselves back into the playoffs. And with needs on both sides of the ball, finding value would be a top priority.
On Day 1, Baltimore traded away their top wide receiver but drafted two college All-Americans in the first round they will likely play immediate roles on the team.
As the Ravens came closer and closer to making their selection with the No. 14 overall pick, the teams around them engaged in a frenzy of trades, moving up and trading back for the prospects they coveted. Baltimore would do the same shortly after, but for their first pick they waited patiently and watched as a premier safety prospect fell right into their lap.
