NFL Draft: How Will the Ravens Approach the First Round?

Wide Receiver

Mike Williams (Clemson, 6’4″, 218 lbs) – My personal favorite. Williams is the type of receiver the Ravens need but don’t have – a big-bodied red zone threat with efficient body control to fight for contested catches. In 2016, the Ravens ranked 23rd in the league in third down conversion percentage with a success rate of 36.91%. A big, dependable target like Williams could seriously help out with that.

40 Time (Pro Day) – low-to-mid 4.50 range (numbers varied across scouts).

Corey Davis (Western Michigan, 6’3″, 209 lbs) – A healthy combination of speed, size and athleticism. Davis is smooth route-runner with a quick release, dependable hands and nasty run-after-catch ability. His long arms and high vertical allow him to be a physical player, which the Ravens could use with Smith, Sr. no longer on the team.

40 Time (N/A) – Did not run 40-yard dash at NFL Combine or Pro Day due to ankle injury.

John Ross (Washington, 5’11”, 188 lbs) – One word: fast.  Although the Ravens have speedy receivers in both Breshad Perriman and Mike Wallace, Ross boasts huge playmaking ability that the Ravens desperately lack on offense. His agility and awareness allows him to adjust to the ball well and his ability to create separation asserts himself as a home run threat.

40 Time (Combine) – A record-breaking 4.22 seconds