The Baltimore Ravens will enter the 2023 NFL draft with five picks, which might not be enough for general manager Eric DeCosta and company. The team is known for wanting to have as many swings at prospects as possible, so it feels like they could trade down at some point and accumulate more assets.
When listing out every NFL team’s updated 2023 draft needs, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report had a clear list for Baltimore with wide receiver, offensive line and EDGE as his choices. He discussed each of the positions, making a case as to why the Ravens need to address each of them in the upcoming draft.
“As things stand, Baltimore should be focused on improving a passing attack that ranked just 28th in yards (178.8 per game) and 21st in net yards per attempt (5.8) last season. Mark Andrews is an elite tight end, but the receiver position is lacking. And the free-agent signing of Nelson Agholor does not change that…Baltimore also needs to replace guard Ben Powers. He was a bright spot on the offensive line last season, responsible for only one penalty and zero sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. He departed for the Denver Broncos in free agency…Defensively, the Ravens need to acquire a high-end edge-rusher. Baltimore had 48 sacks last season, but 15 of those were logged by Calais Campbell and Justin Houston. Houston is 34 years old and remains unsigned, while Campbell just signed with Atlanta.”
Another draft need that Knox doesn’t mention is at cornerback. Baltimore currently has one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in Marlon Humphrey, but not much else behind him.
