Outside linebacker:
This is both an immediate need and a long-term one for the Ravens. But even in the best-case scenario where Baltimore is able to sign Matthew Judon to a contract extension and grab an immediate starting outside linebacker in the 2020 NFL Draft, they still need to think about the future and more depth.
As the Ravens have found out recently, you can’t count on any player stepping up and making a serious impact. Tim Williams flamed out in Baltimore last year, getting outright released in the middle of the season. Kamalei Correa and Bronson Kaufusi struggled to make an impact when given plenty of opportunities and ended up being traded and cut respectively. Even Tyus Bowser, who started to find more consistency and better overall play late last season, is no lock to continue that ascension this season or return in 2021.
Grabbing a bunch of players is the closest way to ensure a deep and productive unit at outside linebacker. And with good pass rushers costing a fortune, constantly adding to the stockpile with young and cheap talent is a wise decision for all 32 NFL teams regardless of what their depth chart looks like. Much like cornerback, you can never have too many guys that can get to the quarterback in this generation of football.