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Ravens select OL Roger Rosengarten with 62nd overall pick in 2024 NFL draft

Baltimore took a step to address the offensive line, selecting Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten with the 62nd overall

After adding more depth to the defense, Baltimore took a step to address the offensive line, selecting Washington Huskies offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten with the 62nd overall pick in the second round.

An offensive tackle at Washington, Rosengarten didn’t allow any sacks in his 1,158 pass-blocking snaps for the Huskies.

Baltimore could play the experienced offensive tackle at the right tackle spot, and he’s athletic enough to slide down to offensive guard.

WATCH: Ravens LB Trenton Simpson greets former Clemson teammate Nate Wiggins

Ravens LB Trenton Simpson welcomes former Clemson teammate Nate Wiggins to Baltimore

Baltimore now has their own Clemson pipeline, and hours after Nate Wiggins was selected at No. 30 overall, his former Tigers teammate, and Ravens second year linebacker Trenton Simpson was the first to welcome him to the Castle.

Simpson was front and center at the Under Armour Performance Center as Wiggins and his family pulled up to greet the organization and have his first press conference.

Wiggins has good speed and excellent size for the position at 6-foot-2. He plays with a tremendous confidence and athleticism in coverage.

The rookie won’t be expected to start right away, but he’ll excel in packages that include Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens and Simpson.

What role did Clemson coach Dabo Swinney play in Ravens’ drafting Nate Wiggins?

Before the Ravens selected Nate Wiggins in the NFL draft’s first round Thursday night, team officials received multiple text from Dabo Swinney

The Ravens are creating a Clemson-to-Baltimore pipeline after selecting Trenton Simpson and Nate Wiggins in back-to-back drafts.

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney played a role in Wiggins landing with Baltimore, texting Ravens GM Eric DeCosta multiple times leading up to the 30th pick.

“We were getting texts from the head coach,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “Dabo was texting us during the first round [saying], ‘Please take this guy.'”

One of the top cornerbacks in the draft, Wiggins fell to No. 30, and he’ll learn from studs Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens.

2024 NFL mock draft: Day 2 projections for the Ravens

Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever. Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the …

Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever.

Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the board without trading up. The Ravens still have eight picks, including two on Day 2, with a pick in Round 2 and another selection in Round three.

With the second and third rounds quickly approaching, here’s an updated Day 2 prediction for Baltimore.

Baltimore has picks No. 62 (Rd 2) and 93 (Rd 3) on Friday night.

After adding a cornerback to the roster in the first round, Baltimore still needs to add an offensive tackle, offensive guard, edge rusher and another running back.

20 best players available for Ravens on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft

Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever. Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the …

Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever.

Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the board without trading up.

Rounds two and three will play out on Friday night, and the Eagles will have two picks in Round 2 and none in Round 3.

Here is our list of the best players on the board during day two of the NFL draft.

Ravens select CB Nate Wiggins with 30th overall pick in 2024 NFL draft

The Baltimore Ravens selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2024 NFLDraft

The Ravens added to their revamped defense in Round 2 of the 2024 NFL draft, selecting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick in the first round.

Baltimore needed cornerback depth despite having Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens returning on the outside, while Arthur Maulet and Ar’Darius Washington will compete for reps in the slot.

Wiggins, at 6 feet 2 inches, has good speed and excellent size for the position.

He plays with tremendous confidence and athleticism in coverage.

Ravens legend Haloti Ngata to announce Baltimore’s Day 2 picks

Ravens legend Haloti Ngata to announce Baltimore’s Day 2 picks

Haloti Ngata is heading to Detroit to represent Baltimore again, as the talented former NFL defensive tackle will announce the Ravens’ Day 2 picks.

The league announced on Thursday, just hours before the start of Round 1.

In the NFL’s continuous effort to connect the game’s greats with the next generation of stars, NFL Legends and active players will add to the excitement of the 2024 NFL Draft by announcing various selections and participating in festivities in Detroit.

Pro Football Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Darrell Green, Calvin Johnson, Warren Moon and Barry Sanders are among the Legends in attendance to announce selections for the NFL Draft.

Ngata played 13 seasons for the Ravens, Lions, and Eagles, logging 328 career solo tackles, 188 assists, 32.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, and five interceptions.

Ngata was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls and won 1 Super Bowl title with Baltimore.

Are the Ravens set to unveil a new alternate helmet, logo?

The Baltimore Ravens are adding an alternate helmet featuring the secondary logo shown above.

The NFL, and pro sports in general, is all about adding alternate additional uniforms these days. After all, more uniforms means more merchandise to sell.

Alternate helmets are all the rage in the National Football League these days, and if the Baltimore Ravens are introducing one, it may look like what you see below.

Paul Lukas of Uni Watch just posted this less than an hour ago:

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Roquan Smith says addition of Derrick Henry will ‘make us stick to what we do’

Roquan Smith says addition of Derrick Henry will make Ravens scary on offense

The Baltimore Ravens’ acquisition of veteran running back Derrick Henry in free agency has been exciting for fans and current players. All-Pro inside linebacker Roquan Smith was the latest to rave about the addition.

“I think it’s going to make us stick to what we do,” Smith said. “Having a guy like [Derrick Henry], any time you need a play with him and Lamar [Jackson] back there, it’s going to be crucial. I’m excited. It’s going to open up a lot for everyone. Going up against the guy, I know what kind of a threat he poses to other defenses. It’s going to be scary. I’m excited to see. As I always say, I’m glad [that] I’m on the defensive side and watching those guys, cheering them on play in and play out. I told a couple of my friends in the offseason, maybe I’ll have to get some popcorn on the sideline while I’m watching those guys go to work. So, I’m definitely excited. I think it’s a great piece added to us, and it’s going to help us get to where we want to be.”

Henry, 30, rushed for 1,167 yards on 280 attempts with the Tennessee Titans last season. While running backs typically decline around 30, Henry has yet to show noticeable signs of slowing down as he enters his ninth NFL season.

With Jackson and Henry at the helm of the offense, the Ravens should again finish with one of the best rushing attacks in the league.

NFL clears Ravens WR Zay Flowers of any violations of personal conduct policy

NFL clears Ravens WR Zay Flowers after February investigation by Baltimore County Police

According to the Baltimore Sun, a domestic violence investigation into Ravens second-year wide receiver Zay Flowers was suspended without criminal charges in February.

Now, the NFL is following suit, clearing Flowers of any violations of the league’s personal conduct policy and fully allowing the second-year wide receiver to participate in all football activities.

The original basis for the investigation centered around an alleged victim’s report to police in Acton, Massachusetts, about an alleged “violent domestic incident” in Owings Mills on Jan. 16, in which the “suspect’s brother also drew a firearm.”

An NFL spokesperson said last week that the league was in the “early stages” of reviewing the incident.

It remains to be seen if Flowers will face any discipline from the league.

Flowers just completed a rookie season in which he logged a team-best 77 receptions and 858 receiving yards, both of which are rookie records for the team.