Ravens' Draft Strategy: Trading Picks for Impact Players

0:00On April 21st, draft season hits different, especially for the Baltimore Ravens sitting on 11 picks heading into Pittsburgh. They're picking 14th overall in the first round, with General Manager Eric DeCosta eyeing ways to package those selections and move up for. Impact players instead of reaching for undraftable guys later. The team's draft board only runs about 200 deep, way short of the 250 plus picks needed, so trading makes sense to grab proven. Talent. At 14, they could snag Penn State's Olaiba Vega Iowan, the top guard who's a perfect fit for their mind needs. Fans are buzzing about boosting the passing game, too, since Lamar Jackson needs reliable targets. Picture trading their 45th overall second rounder, plus a couple fifth rounders and a future second to jump back into the end of the first four. Washington's big-bodied receiver, Denzel Boston, he won't last today, too. Meanwhile, to shore up the pass rush after signing Trey Hendrickson, they could dial up the Giants for edge rusher Kavon Tibido.

1:02Lee Topps says New York might deal the 25-year-old former fifth overall pick for an early fourth like the Ravens 115th. Overall, turning surplus picks into a steal. With smart moves like this, DeCosta could land a malling guard, a deep threat wide out, and a proven edge guy, all in one draft night, flipping 11. Picks into a roster overhaul that has the flocks soaring. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.