Even after signing defensive tackle/end Cory Redding, many draft prognosticators don't believe the Ravens are done addressing their defensive line.
Many mock drafts see the Ravens taking Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick with the No. 25 pick in the first round. A couple see Baltimore selecting massive nose tackles Terrence Cody of Alabama or Dan Williams of Tennessee, who when put alongside Pro Bowler Haloti Ngata could give the Ravens a run-stuffing pairing similar to that of Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams.
There are still a handful of forecasters who believe Baltimore isn't done adding targets for quarterback Joe Flacco. In order to do that, and address a position where the Ravens are somewhat thin, several mock drafts see General Manager Ozzie Newsome snatching up Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham.
To see for yourself, here are the mock drafts that have been updated since March 18.
USA Today(Updated on March 31)
Jarrett Bell: DT Terrence Cody, Alabama, Senior
Jim Corbett: CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers, Senior
Nate Davis: DT Dan Williams, Tennessee, Senior
Sean Leahy: TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Senior
Pete O'Brien: DT Terrence Cody, Alabama, Senior
Scott Zucker: CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers, Senior
NFL.com, Charles Davis(Updated on March 30)
Jared Odrick, Penn State, Defensive TackleSenior; 6-5, 306; 43 tackles, 7 sacks
*"Haloti Ngata , one of the NFL's best defensive tackles, would like a counterpart inside. The versatility of Odrick helps the Ravens front right away."
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FOX Sports, Peter Schrager
(Updated on March 24; Last Pick: WR Golden Tate)
Carlos Dunlap, Florida, Defensive EndJunior; 6-6, 290; 34 tackles, 9 sacks
"Though the Ravens addressed their much-needed holes at wide receiver in acquiring both Donte Stallworth and Anquan Boldin, they lost two starting DEs — Dwan Edwards and Justin Bannan — in free agency. Dunlap's stock has taken a hit because of character questions stemming from a DUI arrest days prior to the 2009 SEC championship game. If he slips to 25, look for GM Ozzie Newsome to scoop him up. The MVP of the 2008 season's BCS title game is a 6-foot-6 ,270-pound sack machine. Ray Lewis will take him under his wing and make sure he gets his act together in Baltimore."
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National Football Post, Wes Bunting(Updated on March 24; Last Pick: TE Aaron Hernandez)
Terrence Cody, Alabama, Defensive TackleSenior; 6-5, 354; 28 tackles, 12 solo
*"The Ravens not only have Cody penciled in for a visit, but with the team already addressing its wide receiver needs this offseason, getting an immovable nose tackle at the end of round one is quite a find."
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CBS Sports, Chad Reuter(Updated on March 31; Last Pick: DT Jared Odrick)
Jared Odrick, Penn State, Defensive TackleSenior; 6-5, 306; 43 tackles, 7 sacks
"Losing Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards means the Ravens are thin on their all-important front three. Odrick should handle the transition to 3-4 DE with aplomb."
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CBS Sports, Rob Rang
(Updated on March 30; Last Pick: DT Jared Odrick)
Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Tight EndSenior; 6-6, 258; 2008: 66 receptions, 950 yards, 14 touchdowns)
*"By adding Anquan Boldin, the Ravens gave Joe Flacco a legitimate No. 1 target and Ozzie Newsome showed he is committed to giving aging stars Ray Lewis and Ed Reed one more shot at the Super Bowl. Todd Heap, when healthy, has proven to be one of the better tight ends in the NFL but has struggled with durability in recent years."
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AOL Fanhouse, Chris Burke(Updated on March 20; Last Pick: TE Jermaine Gresham)
Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Tight EndSenior; 6-6, 258; 2008: 66 receptions, 950 yards, 14 touchdowns)
*"The Ravens did fantastic in bringing in Anquan Boldin to be the focal point of the passing attack, and in resigning Derrick Mason. This is a team built to contend for a Super Bowl title now, and the last piece to the offensive puzzle is a young tight end that can take over for the oft-injured Todd Heap. Gresham, despite a disappointing combine, is still the best of the best at the position and is a superb addition to the passing game."
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Scout.com, Mock Draft Muncher(Munched on March 26; Last Munch: DT Jared Odrick)
Jared Odrick, Penn State, Defensive TackleSenior; 6-5, 306; 43 tackles, 7 sacks
Football's Future, Robert Davis(Updated March 30; Last Pick: CB Kyle Wilson)
Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Tight EndSenior; 6-6, 258; 2008: 66 receptions, 950 yards, 14 touchdowns)
"The acquisition of Anquan Boldin was a great move for the Ravens, but the offense isn't done yet. Adding a talent like Gresham, who could've been a Top 15 pick without the injury, could make the offense unstoppable."
