3rd round (No. 106): WR Devin Duvernay, Texas
If the Ravens want to go the way of the Kansas City Chiefs, they’ll be looking for even more speed at wide receiver to compliment Marquise Brown. In Duvernay, that’s exactly what they’re getting, with his 4.39-second 40-yard dash providing another tantalizing deep threat for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Duvernay adds great hands and solid after-the-catch ability to his straight-line speed, which makes him even more intriguing as an option in the slot. However, it’s route running where Duvernay really struggles, which will make it harder for him to see the field as often.
To get the most out of Duvernay as a rookie, offensive coordinator Greg Roman will have to get him open in space. That means using more picks and quick routes like slants to take advantage of his athleticism and speed. But Duvernay projects more as a developmental option for Baltimore in my mind. He’ll learn loads sitting behind Willie Snead on the depth chart initially and could potentially be his heir in 2021 when Snead becomes a free agent.