Over the course of 2022 draft weekend, the Baltimore Ravens will face multiple pivotal decisions that could impact their franchise for years to come. They are currently slated to have 10 picks including nine in the first four rounds, which gives them ample opportunity to either select playmakers or move up and down the draft board.
In his latest two-round 2022 NFL mock draft, Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN has Baltimore selecting two defensive players with plenty of versatility. First, at pick No. 14 Kiper has former University of Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie being taken by the Ravens, citing how he can play both outside and in the slot.
“The Ravens could go in several directions here, including offensive tackle (will Ronnie Stanley ever be the same again?) and defensive end (Calais Campbell is back, but he’s 35). When I look at this depth chart, though, I see corner depth as an issue. McDuffie has the versatility to play outside and in the slot, and he also will wrap up and bring down ball carriers in the run game. He’s physical.”
Next, Kiper has former University of Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall as the selection for the team at pick No. 45, saying that he could compete for a starting job at the inside linebacker position.
“OK, this is the last of the Georgia defenders in my mock draft, and this guy never even made a start for the national champs (in 50 career games). He still played a lot, of course, and had 19 pressures last season. His 4.47 40 at 230 pounds at the combine was extremely impressive. For the Ravens, he could compete for a starting spot at inside linebacker and be a core contributor on special teams.”
