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NFL Draft: Biggest offensive busts in Ravens franchise history

By Richard Bradshaw

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Defensive end Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Defensive end Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 09: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 celebrates with tackle Michael Oher #74 of the Baltimore Ravens after throwing a first half touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 9, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 09: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 celebrates with tackle Michael Oher #74 of the Baltimore Ravens after throwing a first half touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 9, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

4. Michael Oher:

Career stats: five seasons, 80 games, 80 starts

Michael Oher was the feel-good story of the 2009 draft. If you somehow don’t know about his story, go watch The Blind Side and try not to cry. However, a great story doesn’t automatically make you a great player.

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Oher was selected 23rd overall in the 2009 draft with the idea he would eventually become a dominant blind side protector (pun intended) for Joe Flacco. His rookie season, Oher showed promise, starting all 16 games on both sides of the line. Primarily a right tackle for his five-year stint with Baltimore, Oher most definitely showed glimpses of greatness.

The problem is, those glimpses came in small windows. Oher struggled with footwork and struggled mightily versus speed rushers. Oher failed to ever claim the left tackle spot from guys like Jared Gaither and Bryant McKinnie.

With the billing of a first round pick, Oher simply underwhelmed. Even despite starting 80 of a possible 80 games for Baltimore, Oher never inspired confidence to be a cornerstone linemen. Oher will always be remembered by NFL fans for his story, but Ravens fans will remember him for his countless holding penalties.

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