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NFL Draft 2018: Breaking down mock drafts for the Baltimore Ravens

By Richard Bradshaw

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Ravens fan TJ Onwuanibe and Mark Kurth pose witn Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell on stage after Marlon Humphrey of Alabama was picked
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Ravens fan TJ Onwuanibe and Mark Kurth pose witn Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell on stage after Marlon Humphrey of Alabama was picked /
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26. Baltimore has to find a weapon on offense, and Kirk is just that — a weapon. The speedy receiver is reminiscent of Odell Beckham, Jr. of the Giants as he can create separation on routs over the middle, but also has the deep speed to just run by people. The Ravens need a guy like this to make their offense respectable. <em>— Randy Gurzi</em>. Wide Receiver. Texas A&amp;M. Christian Kirk. 16. player

DeSean Jackson 2.0.

Christian Kirk is the ultimate do-it-all receiver. Kirk has elite speed and return man abilities that would be more than a welcome addition to Baltimore. The 5’11” 200-lbs receiver has a little bit of Antonio Brown to his game and is certainly the electric play-maker the Ravens have lacked since Torrey Smith. Actually, Kirk could be the most electric receiver the Ravens have ever had.

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Kirk simply has the energy that the Ravens offense needs. His potential after the catch is something the offense desperately needs. And most importantly, Kirk will unlock the deep ball that Breshad Perriman was supposed to do when the Ravens selected him 26th overall back in 2015. While I don’t love the value of Kirk at the 16th pick, the Ravens could absolutely use a man of Kirk’s potential on their team.

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