It turns out the Baltimore Ravens weren’t the only team that should have had their eyes on Nate Wiggins in the 2024 NFL Draft. In The 33rd Team’s latest re-draft, Marcus Mosher has the Philadelphia Eagles selecting Wiggins at No. 22 overall instead of their original pick, Quinyon Mitchell.
That’s eight spots higher than where Baltimore actually landed him at No. 30, and while it’s not the most seismic of jumps, it confirms what Ravens fans already knew—Wiggins was a steal.
This is a guy who stepped into Baltimore’s secondary and immediately made an impact. His speed (4.28 in the 40-yard dash), ball skills, and ability to stick with receivers all season long made him one of the best rookie corners in football. And even in a world where the Eagles grab him earlier, it’s not like their season outcome would have changed. They still win the Super Bowl. That’s just how good Wiggins was—he could’ve swapped places with Mitchell and the Eagles would have been fine.
But this re-draft also solidifies something even more important for Baltimore. If Wiggins was good enough to warrant a top-25 pick, it means general manager Eric DeCosta and the Ravens absolutely nailed their selection at No. 30. And considering they originally thought they’d have to draft him in the second round before his stock rose, Baltimore’s front office might have pulled off one of the more underrated steals of the draft.
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Here’s Mosher’s reasoning for having Wiggins go eight spots higher than reality:
"The Philadelphia Eagles saw not one but both of their first two picks come off the board before pick No. 22. However, they still get a quality cornerback in Nate Wiggins, who has the athleticism and speed to be a top-end player in the near future."
For a player many analysts saw as a second-round prospect before the draft, that’s high praise. And it’s well deserved. Wiggins wasn’t just a promising rookie—he was an outright playmaker. His 70.7 overall PFF grade and 68.3 coverage grade put him in the same tier as Mitchell (73.1 overall, 74.0 coverage), proving that Baltimore’s first-round pick was every bit as valuable as the Eagles’.
The fact that Wiggins could step into Philadelphia’s lineup, replace a Super Bowl-winning rookie, and still keep the train rolling speaks volumes. His talent was undeniable in Year 1, and if his re-draft rise is any indication, the Ravens might have landed a long-term star for their secondary.