4. Albert Wilson
The Ravens want a number one receiver, but they may not be able to get one in free agency. A decent plan B is picking up Albert Wilson because he adds to the receiving group. If the Ravens are being honest with themselves they need an entirely new group at the position. Wilson is better than Michael Campanaro, Breshad Perriman and Chris Moore, so he clearly could fit into the picture. The Ravens would be getting a speedy receiver with some big play capability and experience running routes in a west coast offense.
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Wilson is a 25-year-old wide receiver who is entering his prime. He is coming off of a career year with 42 receptions for 554 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 13.3 yards per reception in 2017 which is more than everyone on the Ravens except for Mike Wallace and Moore. Moore only had 18 receptions though, so take that for what it is. Wilson would be an underwhelming addition to the offense if it wasn’t paired with a receiver or two in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, Wilson could be a solid piece of the puzzle, a nice number three receiver, with talent around him.
Wilson would be an interesting player for the Ravens to sign. He is a good route runner and that’s why his stock went up in Andy Reid’s offense this year. The Ravens fanbase may want an awful lot more than Wilson, but as a free agency alternative option, I can dig it.