For a team that has generally excelled at making the most out of its draft choices, you can’t really say the Baltimore Ravens would be in too much trouble if things didn’t necessarily “fall their way” in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This is a team that predicates its draft strategy on selecting the best available player instead of reaching for a big need.
Still, in an unusual draft that is being done virtually, everyone should expect the unexpected. And there are a few things that could frustrate the normally unflappable Ravens as well as peak fan complaints in the process.
Best players at Ravens’ needs go early
Arguably the most glaring issue on the Ravens is their lack of talent at inside linebacker. With names like Bart Scott, C.J. Mosley, and obviously Ray Lewis lingering in fans’ heads, Baltimore is desperately seeking the heir-apparently to its vaunted lineage. Patrick Queen and Kenneth Murray have most often been mocked to the Ravens ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and if both are gone, it could force Baltimore to alter their plans.
But what would make it truly a nightmare scenario is if there’s a run on wide receivers and pass rushers as well. If there are just quarterbacks, running backs and offensive tackles on the board, everyone is going to be frustrated.