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A look into the reasoning behind the Ravens’ pick of Adisa Isaac at No. 93.
The Baltimore Ravens had a pair of 10-year veteran outside linebackers have career-best seasons in 2023. While they lost three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney to the Carolina Panthers in free agency, they were able to re-sign two-time Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy to a two-year deal. Nevertheless, adding another edge defender in the 2024 NFL Draft remained a need even though...
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A look into the reasoning behind the Ravens’ pick of Roger Rosengarten at No. 62.
The Baltimore Ravens are committed to rebuilding their starting offensive line and entering the 2024 NFL Draft, tackle was their biggest need by a wide margin. After bypassing the position in the first round on Thursday in favor of addressing their second biggest need with the best player available in Nate Wiggins, coming away with a starting...
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Day 1 of the draft saw three new players join the AFC North as first-round picks. On Friday night, 10 more players were added into the division between rounds two and three. All four AFC North squads made at least two picks, with two teams drafting three players. There was a mix of offensive lineman, defensive lineman, and skill position players alike.
Let’s round up all the action that transpired on Day 2 of the draft in the division.
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The Baltimore Ravens draft Adisa Isaac with the No. 93 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the No. 93 pick in Round 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Adisa Isaac, outside linebacker, Penn State.
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 247 lbs.
School: Penn State
Honors: Second-team All-Big Ten Conference (2023)
2023 stats:?13 games, 37 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery
Kyle Phoenix’s analysis: The Ravens...
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Value selections all-around
Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reactions to Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft:The Ravens net an experienced blindside protector in Rosengarten. In high school he played left tackle and in college he played right tackle, protecting the blindside of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Adding a quick offensive lineman who has the frame to add strength and power while already being a bit of a technician who...
HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 247 HAND: 9?" ARM: 33?" WINGSPAN: 81" 40-YARD DASH: 4.74 3-CONE: SHUTTLE: VERTICAL: 34.5" BROAD: 10'3" POSITIVES — Quick to get his hands…
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The Baltimore Ravens draft with the No. 62 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
With the No. 62 pick in Round 2of the 2024 NFL Draft the Baltimore Ravens selected Roger Rosengarten, offensive tackle, Washington.
Height: 6’5”
Weight:?308 lbs
School: Washington
2023 stats:?Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 Conference. Team won the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation’s top OL. Started all 15 games at RT.
Kyle Phoenix’s analysis: The Ravens...
HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 308 HAND: 9?" ARM: 33½" WINGSPAN: 80?" 40-YARD DASH: 4.92 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: 4.6 VERTICAL: 30" BROAD: 9'5" POSITIVES — Snaps out of his…
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The NFL Draft begins at 7 p.m. ET, but the Ravens aren’t expected to draft for a couple hours later.
Day 2 has arrived for the 2024 NFL Draft, but once more, it won’t be the Ravens on the clock when it begins. So, when will the Ravens make their two picks if they remain at No. 62 and No. 93? Here’s a brief look of the past five drafts of when the respective picks were made.
In 2023, the Houston Texans traded up to pick center Juice Scruggs at...
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The fanbase is in high support of the Ravens’ first-round selection.
On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens drafted Clemson CB Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Promptly following, Baltimore Beatdown polled Ravens fans, asking them to grade the pick.
It’s safe to say Ravens fans are wildly supportive, with 88% of fans giving the pick an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade.
The 48% ‘A’ grade is a minor decline from...
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There are a lot of top talents left over after a wild first day.
The Baltimore Ravens stuck with the best player available mantra and took Clemson’s Nate Wiggins in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Many talented prospects were projected to go in the top 32 picks but fell to Day 2 where general manager Eric DeCosta can pounce.
Here is a list of the top available prospects the Ravens could target at positions of need or who might just be too much a value...
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Offensive tackle and wideout are the Ravens’ most pressing remaining needs.
Baltimore Beatdown staff’s predictions for Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft:After solidifying their pass defense with talented cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round, expect the Ravens to turn their attention to the offensive side of the ball in the second and third rounds. High ceiling offensive tackles such as Blake Fisher, Kiran Amegadjie and Patrick...
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Assessing the top position groups the Ravens still need to address heading into Day 2.
The Baltimore Ravens let the board play out on the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft and wound up with a tremendous value pick at No. 30 overall with former Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. While it checked off one of their top positions of need, they still have several others to address over the next two days. Here are the Ravens’ biggest remaining needs heading into...
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Bill Belichick praises the newest Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins
Draft experts and pundits have given the Baltimore Ravens praise for their first-round selection of Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. Now, you can count one of the most esteemed coaches in NFL history, Bill Belichick, among them.
Belichick joined “The Pat McAfee Show” crew during Thursday’s broadcast and both complimented the team Wiggins.
“Very lean but he’s...
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A look at pundits and experts grades on the first-round selection.
The Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins out of Clemson at 30th overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Let's see how the NFL experts graded the pick.
The AthleticAuthor: Nick Baumgardner
Grade: A-
One of the faster players on the board (4.28 40 at the combine), Wiggins is quick off the line of scrimmage and also possesses excellent second-level speed — a...
Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney went to bat for cornerback Nate Wiggins before he was selected 30th overall in the 2024 NFL draft by the Baltimore…
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What transpired in the AFC North on opening night of the draft?
Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft saw all but one team from the AFC North draft a player in the first round. The Cleveland Browns did not possess a Round 1 pick this year while the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens each added a new prospect to their roster.
Let’s break down the action in the division from the opening night of the draft.
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Dabo Swinney texted the Ravens during the NFL draft, imploring them to take ex-Clemson CB Nate Wiggins.
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Fans and pundits share thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens first round selection of the former ACC standout.
After watching all the top offensive tackles be taken before they were on the clock, the Baltimore Ravens addressed their second-biggest need with the selection of Clemson star cornerback Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 pick.
.@WigginNathaniel is Flocking to Baltimore? pic.twitter.com/9w0erOodVg
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