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Baltimore Ravens: Top 10 wide receivers in franchise history

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after he scored a 25-yard touchdown recpetion in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after he scored a 25-yard touchdown recpetion in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 12: Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 59-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 12: Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 59-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

3. Torrey Smith

Torrey Smith is ahead of Steve Smith Sr. because of the monumental moments he had with the team. Smith capped the 92 yard drive against the Steelers in 2011, with a touchdown. Smith had two touchdown receptions against the Denver Broncos in the 2012 playoffs. So far Smith is the best receiver the Ravens have ever gotten out of the NFL Draft. He scored 30 touchdowns for the Ravens in the regular season and four in the postseason. Smith is the third leading receiver in Ravens history.

While Smith had his only 1,000 yard season in 2013, he really was at his best in 2012. He was the perfect receiver to pair with Anquan Boldin. The trio of Joe Flacco, Anqaun Boldin and Torrey Smith was what made the passing game tick for the purple and black. He was more dangerous as the number two receiver, because defenses always had to worry about Boldin. In 2013 there was no Boldin, Dennis Pitta got hurt and Flacco had to force Smith the ball.

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Smith was such a consistent player. In his first season he averaged 16.8 yards per reception. He averaged 17.4 yards per catch the next two seasons. In his rookie season he had seven touchdowns. He followed that up with eight the next two seasons. If Boldin had stayed a little longer in Baltimore, Smith may have stayed and continued to be a strong number two target. He was a little over extended as a number one receiver, however he was great for the Ravens.

Flacco will never have a deep threat that he values more than he valued Smith. That’s the big thing you have to remember about Smith. At his core he was a big play receiver. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception in his tenure with the Ravens. Smith is a fan favorite for a reason. He’s one of the easiest Ravens of all time to root for. He’s given a lot to the Ravens and the community.

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