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Ravens' Draft Surprise: Top Receiver Early

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Baltimore Ravens prioritize wide receiver in draft, eyeing first- or second-round picks to bolster the position, despite it being considered a secondary need. Zay Flowers fifth-year option is likely, while Rashod Batemans future is uncertain due to trade rumors. DeAndre Hopkins departure leaves a void. The teams depth at wide receiver is questioned, with Nateell Walker, Devontez Walker, Cornelius Johnson, and Dayton Wade in the mix. The Ravens are expected to make a surprise move and select a top receiver early in the draft to support Lamar Jacksons passing attack.

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Ravens' Draft Surprise: Top Receiver Early

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ravens' Draft Surprise: Top Receiver Early. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's April 20th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Baltimore Ravens are stacking their roster through the draft, and wide receiver is bubbling up as a real target after a Soso 2025 season. They're eyeing a first or second round pick to beef up that group, even if it's called a secondary need right now. In this pass, happy NFL though, who can afford thin air at the position? Here it is, the lock-ins they flowers with his $27.3 million fifth-year option after two straight probals. Rashad Bateman's under-team control through 2029, but trade rumors are swirling post his injury-riddled year. Meanwhile, the Andre Hopkins looks done in Baltimore. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the drop-off in-depth. The tell Walker scores touchdowns like clockwork, but still unproven in year three. Tavantez Walker handles punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dagen Wade might stick to practice

1:00squad duties. Earlier this week, reports highlighted Trey Hendrickson anchoring the line alongside John Simpson's return, freeing up draft capital for weapons. With the Mar Jackson's big new deal on the horizon, arming him is an optional anymore. As the draft clock ticks, expect the Ravens to surprise and grab a top receiver early, setting that secondary need into a primary power move for the passing attack.

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