What Ravens Draft Board Might Look Like
Who wouldn’t want to take a peek at the Ravens’ draft board to see how one of the league’s most respected brain trusts rank this year’s crop of college prospects?
Alas, it’s guarded like Fort Knox.
So, instead, let’s take a look at what the folks at Pro Football Focus (PFF) predict it will look like. They ranked 150 prospects based on their own draft grades and how each player might fit with the team.
You can check out all 150 here, but below I only included the top 36 prospects to give an idea of who Baltimore might find worthy of its top two pick.
PFF thinks three “ideal” picks for the Ravens at the No. 6 slot would be pass rusher Joey Bosa, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and running back Ezekiel Elliott.
While Bosa would have to transition to Baltimore’s 3-4 scheme, the Ravens believe he could do so seamlessly. Bosa is PFF’s highest-graded edge defender in each of the past two seasons. Tunsil only allowed five hurries in 351 pass-blocking situations last year. And Elliott would be a “luxury,” but a dang nice one as a major threat out of the backfield.
Ravens Doing Homework On QB Paxton Lynch
The Ravens are reportedly doing their homework on Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch, who is generally believed to be the third-ranked signal caller behind Jared Goff and Carson Wentz.
“The Ravens obviously aren't in the market for a quarterback with their sixth overall pick, but they could take one for insurance,” wrote The Baltimore Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec.
It makes sense with 
That said, nobody thought that meant the Ravens would potentially take a quarterback this early. Lynch is expected to go between the middle of the first round and early second round. Grabbing another developmental player like they did with Tyrod Taylor in the sixth round of the 2011 draft seems more up the Ravens’ alley.
Bears at 11 ... Ravens likely doing due diligence in case he falls into Round 2. https://t.co/jMsTEQGJu5
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 19, 2016
I highly doubt the Ravens would use a second-round pick on a QB. https://t.co/jdfP4lW8jF
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) April 19, 2016
OK, even though the New England Patriots are hated in Baltimore just about as much as the Pittsburgh Steelers, the most ardent Ravens fan would have to chuckle at this.
New Ravens safety Eric Weddle sure did.
Patriots wide receivers Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola teamed up this offseason as Boston police officers in a “Cops” spoof that is simply hilarious. Well done, guys.
Funniest ever @Edelman11 . Wow https://t.co/ZOTtgqzUej
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) April 19, 2016
One Idea For Maryland-Flag Themed Ravens Uniform
There are a lot of talented designers out there, and just about every time news, or even rumors, begin about alternate Ravens uniforms, somebody comes up with something great.
With the Ravens Color Rush theme potentially leaked as a Maryland flag design, @ProSportsEdits14 came up this one, which I personally enjoy. (Hat tip Russell Street Report.)
Quick Hits
Working the fingers today @Sqorsports #stevesmithsr #agent89 https://t.co/GKHfrU5n0k pic.twitter.com/xO0qTPxSc2
—Steve Smith Sr. (@89SteveSmith) April 19, 2016
Ezekiel Elliot. Wild Card in the Top 5. Could be what pushes a guy like Jalen Ramsey to pick #6
— Samuel Njoku (@Ravens_Examiner) April 19, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott is the best, most complete RB prospect since Adrian Peterson.
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 19, 2016
More: https://t.co/ygaMnnl0JC
63 players attended offseason program yesterday. #Ravens
— Brian Bower (@sportguyRSR) April 19, 2016
