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In his first draft as general manager Womens Justice Hill Jersey , what does Eric DeCosta have up his sleeve?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - unityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpPodcastFilm ReviewFanpostsFanshotsRavensAboutOddsCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:NFL Draft2019 NFL DraftFour predictions for the Ravens draft New,14commentsIn his first draft as general manager, what does Eric DeCosta have up his sleeve? EDTShareTweetShareShareFour predictions for the Ravens draft Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsThe Ravens season only ended a little over three months ago but for most fans, it’s felt like an eterinity. The long wait for one of the team’s most-anticipated drafts in recent memory is finally coming to an end. Day one of NFL draft is finally here and we’ll soon find out which rookies will make up the incoming freshman class. What is the Ravens top need?Sign up for Baltimore Beatdown FanPulse here!Here are some realistic predictions for what the Ravens will do this weekend. Be sure to comment down below and share your thoughts! Trading back out of the first round A lot of fans may not be happy with this one, but we should all prepare ourselves for the very real possibility that the Ravens do not make a selection on day one. Depending on how the board plays out, this could actually end up being the smartest decision. Baltimore can likely trade back and acquire a second-round pick, which they currently don’t have, and an additional third or fourth rounder. In the past, Ozzie Newsome showed a willingness to trade back in the draft and load up on mid-round picks. Look for DeCosta to follow this strategy in his first draft calling the shots. Stocking up more picks gives the Ravens a better chance to further address their roster needs, so don’t be surprised if Baltimore ends up with more than just eight draft selections. Double dipping at multiple positions There are two definitive positions where the Ravens need to add pro-ready, starting-caliber talent in the draft: wide receiver and outside linebacker. The Ravens will almost certainly use at least two of their first three selections to draft a player at each of these positions, however, don’t be surprised if they end up picking multiple receivers and edge rushers. We saw the Ravens do this last year when they took two receivers, Jordan Lasley and Jaleel Scott, back-to-back. They also double dipped at tight end with Hayden Hurst in the first round and Mark Andrews in the third. In 2017, the Ravens selected two edge guys in Tim Williams and Tyus Bowser, both of which are expected to take big leaps this year. However, their performance thus far has inspired little confidence Lamar Jackson Jersey 2019 , which is a big reason why the Ravens will likely double dip at pass-rusher again in this year’s draft. We could also see this development play out with the interior offensive line positions: center and guard. Baltimore is looking to upgrade from and/or add some competition into the mix for these spots, currently fortified by Matt Skura, James Hurst, and Alex Lewis. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Ravens draft either a center or guard early and do so again in the later rounds. No tight ends, offensive tackles, or cornerbacks In every draft class since 2010, the Ravens have selected at least one tight end or offensive tackle. However, it’s hard to envision the Ravens using any of their selections on either position this weekend. Baltimore has invested early-round picks on tackles Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr. in recent drafts, who appear to be the ideal long-term duo on the left and right side of the offensive line. Stanley is in-line for a contract extension soon but it’s hard to imagine a scenario in which the Ravens don’t lock him up. There’s decent depth behind them at the tackle position, too. The tight end depth chart consists of Mark Andrews, Hayden Hurst, and Nick Boyle, whom the Ravens just signed to a three-year contract extension in free agency. The position figures to be heavily featured in Greg Roman’s offensive scheme, but adding another tight end in the draft seems both redundant and unnecessary. The same applies for cornerback, the deepest position on the roster. With studs at the top in Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Carr, Jimmy Smith, and Tavon Young White Lamar Jackson Jersey , the Ravens definitely don’t need a starter on the outside or in the slot. They’re fine on depth, too, with Anthony Averett, Maurice Canady, and Justin Bethel rounding out the depth chart. While the long-term futures of Carr and Smith are murky, the Ravens can afford to wait until next year to address that. Ravens snag a running back in the middle roundsOn the surface, the Ravens appear pretty set at the running back position with Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards, and Kenneth Dixon atop the depth chart. However, there’s definitely a missing element in the backfield, and head coach John Harbaugh alluded to when asked about the possibility of adding another running back at the NFL Winter Meetings. “I like the idea of adding a shifty, third-down, home-run hitter,” Harbaugh said. The current trio of backs on the roster are more downhill bruisers than the type of player Harbaugh is describing here. Adding a speedster to the depth chart will help diversify the rushing attack and complement the skill sets of Ingram and company. Baltimore surely won’t draft a guy like Josh Jacobs in the first round, but when scanning the draft board, there should be some good options in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds. Darrell Henderson (Memphis) and Justice Hill (Oklahoma St.) come to mind White Mark Andrews Jersey , should they make it out of the first two rounds. OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens rookie general manager Eric DeCosta waited his entire life to make a selection in the NFL draft, so delaying the moment for a few extra minutes wasn’t much of a hardship.When the wait was over, DeCosta selected wide receiver Marquise Brown of Oklahoma.And by trading the 22nd overall pick to the Eagles on Thursday night, DeCosta netted a couple of extra draft choices before selecting Brown at No. 25 overall.After waiting 2½ hours to get on the clock, DeCosta swapped first-rounders with Philadelphia and received the Eagles’ fourth- and sixth-round picks. Then DeCosta took the cousin of NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. A standout in his own right, Marquise Brown scored 17 touchdowns in two years with the Sooners and had a pair of 1,000-yard seasons.“What are the chances a guy who had to walk to work and fight his way just to get to junior college ends up being the first receiver taken?” Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said. “I’m thrilled for him and his opportunity. He’s going to bring a lot to the Baltimore Ravens. Their fans will love his explosiveness, which we really came to appreciate the last couple of years at Oklahoma.”Brown fills a need for Baltimore after the offseason departure of wideouts John Brown and Michael Crabtree. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder — nicknamed “Hollywood” in part because he grew up in Hollywood, Florida — Brown made a strong impression on DeCosta during a visit to the team complex last week.The relationship gets a bit more serious now.“Him being my first pick was emotional for both of us, the stress that he and I will be forever linked,” DeCosta said.DeCosta replaced Ozzie Newsome, who had the final say in every Ravens draft since the team moved from Cleveland in 1996. After working closely with Newsome for more than two decades, DeCosta took over in January. He had Newsome as an adviser over the past few weeks and Newsome was in the draft room when it came time for Baltimore to make its pick.Stealing a page from his predecessor, DeCosta chose to stockpile picks for the later rounds. As it stands now, the Ravens have two selections in the third round, three in the fourth Mark Andrews Jersey 2019 , one fifth-rounder and a trio of sixth-round choices.“I was a little bit nervous that Philly would take him,” DeCosta said of the first-round swap. “It’s a calculated risk. You know we like to make trades. It made sense to roll the dice a little bit, so we did.”Brown waited anxiously between the 22nd and 25th picks.“When they traded back I got a little nervous, but everything worked out,” he said.DeCosta has been busy since making the jump from assistant GM. To counter for the loss of linebackers Terrell Suggs, C.J. Mosley and Za’Darius Smith through free agency, DeCosta signed running back Mark Ingram and safety Earl Thomas, negotiated contract extensions to cornerback Tavon Young, tight end Nick Boyle, kicker Justin Turner and guard Marshal Yanda.He also signed quarterback Robert Griffin III to a two-year deal that keeps him as a backup to Lamar Jackson.Drafted with the 32nd overall pick last year, Jackson stepped in for an injured Joe Flacco in mid-November and led the Ravens to the AFC North title. Newsome gave up a 2019 second-round pick to Philadelphia to get Jackson, so Baltimore’s next selection isn’t slated to come until the third round at 85th overall.DeCosta came into the draft looking to find a wide receiver, a pass rusher and an inside offensive lineman. He checked one off that list by taking Brown, who averaged 18.3 yards per catch at Oklahoma.“He’s got a certain toughness about him and he’s a playmaker,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s a perfect fit for what we’re trying to do offensively.”