2021 NFL Draft: Recap and analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
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1 (27): Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
The Baltimore Ravens do not have the most potent passing attack in the NFL, but they certainly have one of the more efficient ones with 62 touchdown passes from Lamar Jackson over the last two seasons. One thing they have desperately needed is a true X receiver and Rashod Bateman gives them that. He will be a difference-maker early.
1 (31): Odafe Oweh, EDGE, Penn State
Formerly known as “Jayson” Oweh, Odafe Oweh is the quintessential example of potential over production. With that being said, having zero sacks in 2020 did not diminish Oweh’s impact as a rusher and analytics will show that he was pressuring the quarterback at an incredibly high rate.
With his rare athletic traits, he has a shot to be a star in the pros despite modest statistical production at Penn State.
3 (94): Ben Cleveland, OL, Georgia
Baltimore lost a lot more than just a right guard when Marshal Yanda retired. Ben Cleveland has the chops to be a longtime starter in that same mold as a four-year starter for one of the best offensive lines in college football.
3 (104): Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU
With safety size and 23 pass breakups over the last two seasons, it will be fascinating to see what the Ravens’ plans for Brandon Stephens are. He was somewhat of a surprise third-round pick for this team.
4 (131): Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
As a vertical threat, few have been better in the past few years at the college level than Tylan Wallace. His knee health likely pushed him to this point in the draft, but there is no question he will compete for starting duties sooner rather than later if he can stay on the field.
5 (160): Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
I love Shaun Wade’s potential as a nickel or safety in the NFL, but his tape in 2020 proved that outside cornerback is not his spot. The Ravens have a need at safety, so it wouldn’t shock me to see him land there.
5 (171): Daelin Hayes, EDGE, Notre Dame
A powerful edge prospect, Hayes can give the Ravens a stand-up linebacker in their scheme or he could put his hand in the dirt and rush from the inside on passing downs.
5 (184): Ben Mason, FB, Michigan
Dane Brugler of The Athletic has compared Mason to Patrick Ricard, so it’s fitting that he would land with the Ravens in the fifth round.