2nd round (No. 55) – WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan
Once again, guys I liked fell into my lap here and I was able to pick up an impact player at a position of need. While Peoples-Jones is clearly in the second tier of wide receivers in this draft class, he fits exactly what the Ravens are looking for right now.
Peoples-Jones is a sure-handed possession receiver with some ability to create yards after the carry. He’s physical, is a solid downfield blocker and plays tough all the way around. Given he’s coming from Michigan where Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s brother Jim is the coach, Baltimore will likely be able to get a more accurate report on what Peoples-Jones brings to the team and the locker room, which could see them fall in love with him in the second round.
Though he’s technically a slot receiver, he can play outside as well if he learns how to better handle press coverage. That versatility will come in handy on Baltimore’s offense, where they’ll move him all over the place to put him in the best matchups opposite Marquise Brown.