The Ravens only had one pick remaining in the 2020 NFL Draft when they saw an opportunity to trade and move ahead to acquire a dynamic and relatively speedy WR in James Proche out of SMU for the 201st overall pick.
Draft Grade: B
After watching some highlights of the 5-foot-11, 210-pound prospect, his jaw-dropping catches are certainly the kind that turns heads, undoubtedly exciting any fan who now realizes the potential of joining their team.
That said, the Ravens gave up a bit of their future (a 2021 draft pick) to acquire a player who doesn’t have a guaranteed shot of even making the 53-man roster, let alone being a starter, in a field of talented receivers.
But if Proche replicates and expands on any of the versatility he’s shown in college during mini-camps, OTAs, and eventually the preseason, he may find himself moving quickly up the depth chart toward a bright future with the Ravens franchise.
