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Baltimore Ravens: Ranking Need Level For Every Position

By Chris Schisler

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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan (99) celebrates making a stop during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan (99) celebrates making a stop during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Level Of Need For The Defensive Line: 5

The Ravens could lose Brandon Williams to free agency, but they would still be in good shape. Michael Pierce could fill in as the starting nose guard. The Ravens would just need to add a little more depth. Timmy Jernigan is becoming a star. Lawrence Guy is dependable. Players like Brent Urban and Carl Davis have untapped potential.

The Ravens are solid up front. Whether or not they retain Williams, they could use a game changer. Drafting a defensive lineman with the 16th pick will frustrate the fans, but Jonathan Allen would make some sense. Jernigan could get some big money elsewhere next season. Allen would be the next star on the defensive front. Need for defensive linemen is mild, though.

The Ravens defense relied heavily on the defensive line this past season. The Ravens will have a good defensive line next season. They should probably focus on other positions first.

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