The 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror. After a flurry of selections from April 25 to April 27, 257 players were selected to join the NFL.
With that, we give you our full recap of the Baltimore Ravens‘ draft, with analysis on every selection the team made during the weekend and an in-depth look at their top pick.
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2024 Draft Picks
- 1 (30): CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
- 2 (62): T Roger Rosengarten, Washington
- 3 (93): EDGE Adisa Isaac, Penn State
- 4 (113): WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina
- 4 (130): CB TJ Tampa, Iowa State
- 5 (165): RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall
- 6 (218): QB Devin Leary, Kentucky
- 7 (228): C Nick Samac, Michigan State
- 7 (250): S Sanoussi Kane, Purdue
Wiggins — The Ravens select the lengthy but light Wiggins to play alongside Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton in their secondary. Wiggins’ closing speed is elite, and he showed good press ability in college despite his frame. He led the ACC with an 89.4 PFF coverage grade over the last two seasons. If he can handle NFL receivers’ play strength, he has immense potential.
Rosengarten — The Ravens may have found their new starting right tackle in Washington‘s Roger Rosengarten. He needs to add some strength, but he is a high-effort player and an excellent pass protector. He posted a 79.9 true pass set grade in 2023, which was far better before a tough fourth quarter in the national championship game. If he acclimates to NFL play strength, he could be one of the steals of the second round.
Isaac — Isaac’s slide ends, as PFF’s 38th-ranked player lands in Baltimore. While he needs to add strength to hold up to the grind of an NFL season, he already has great handwork to win as a pass-rusher. Since 2022, he has recorded 69 pressures and 13 sacks while generating a 13.1% pass-rush win rate. Isaac also dominated in run defense, posting an 11.4% run-stop percentage, fourth among edge rushers.
Walker — The Ravens finally land a wide receiver, and it’s a player who many expected to be off the board by now. His 10 receptions on throws 20-plus yards downfield ranked third in the ACC, so he can be a big-play threat in Baltimore right away.
Tampa — T.J. Tampa is a highly skilled cornerback when utilized in single coverage, and Iowa State gave him the keys to the castle on most of their defensive snaps. He went against very solid competition in the Big 12 in 2022 and 2023 and impressively held his own. Tampa will fit well within the Ravens’ defensive backfield, where tackling is also prioritized.
Ali — Ali has had some massive seasons for Marshall, having racked up over 1,100 rushing yards in b021 and 2023. Over the last three seasons, he has 69 rushes of at least 10 yards. Baltimore continues to add depth to their backfield, with Ali filling in behind Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell.
Leary — The Ravens were expected to address quarterback at some point in this draft as they look to improve their backup options to Lamar Jackson. In his lone season at Kentucky, he earned a 72.1 PFF grade, with 17 big-time throws and 23 turnover-worthy plays.
Samac — Samac allowed one sack and 13 total pressures on 345 pass-blocking reps in 2023. In the run game, he was at his best on pull leads, earning positive grades on 33.3% of reps without a single negative grade play while executing the run concept.
Kane — Kane wasn’t on the PFF big board, earning just a 56.9 PFF coverage grade in his final season at Purdue. He played 1,748 snaps over three seasons at Purdue, and his 70.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2023 indicates that his best route to snaps early will come on special teams.
DRAFT GRADE: A-
Rookie Spotlight: CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Strengths:
• Rare athleticism. Smooth yet explosive.
• Elite recovery speed.
• Really good arm length to hand fight in press and disrupt the catch point.
• Very quick and fluid hips.
• Feet are light, quick and balanced.
• Equally as confident in man or zone.
• Competitive player who does not back down.
Weaknesses:
• Slender build. Shows up in run defense, though he did improve there in 2023.
• Lack of weight allows offensive players to push him around, especially in the run game.
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