Baltimore Ravens: Top 5 free agents to target
5. Jimmy Graham
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This one is pretty self-explanatory. Graham is a 6’7″ tight end and his athletic ability is elite. There is no doubting that Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce are in a class of their own at the tight end position, but Graham is about as good as it gets. Graham had 57 receptions for 520 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. That’s production that the Ravens could desperately use. Sure, Ben Watson had 62 receptions but he only scored four touchdowns.
Graham has had double-digit touchdowns in four of his eight seasons in the NFL. His best days were with the New Orleans Saints where he had four years in a row with at least 85 receptions, 800 yards and nine touchdowns. Will we ever see that kind of production from Graham again? I sure wouldn’t mind finding out with him as a Raven. The worst case scenario when it comes to Graham is that he is an elite red zone threat.
Bringing in Graham would be a big time move. It would give Flacco a big target in the passing game and it would allow the Ravens to focus on the wide receiver position in the NFL Draft. Graham would be a good player who the Ravens could get greatness out of. It may not be the top of the wish list, but it would be a good consolation prize.