He’s not listed in anyone’s Top 10 draft prospects…or Top 20 for that matter… but there is a growing belief that the Ravens will shock the world by drafting pass-rush specialist Noah Spence in the 1st round.
Yes, that Noah Spence— the elite defensive talent who got booted out of the Big 10 and found his way to Eastern Kentucky.
Here’s the link to the story direct from the Ravens official website:
RAVENS INTERVIEWED PASS RUSHER NOAH SPENCE ‘AT LENGTH’
The Eastern Kentucky defender is one of the top edge rushers in the class, but he has off-the-field questions stemming for his ban by the Big 10.
By the way, the Ravens website has just undergone a nice makeover. Here are some other draft-related storylines put up on the site with its new look:
LATE FOR WORK 4/7: THREE BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR RAVENS’ DRAFT
Plus, Joe Hortiz explains why it might not be so bad if no quarterbacks are taken in top five. Mel Kiper projects Ezekiel Elliot to the Ravens at No. 6. Will Mike Wallace make it to the second year of his contract?
FINAL DRIVE: DRAFT BOARD WILL STILL CHANGE A LOT
Even though the Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine and most Pro Days are in the rearview mirror, Ravens scouts still have plenty to debate before making final decisions on their draft board.
FOURTH-ROUND PICKS WILL ‘MAKE OR BREAK’ RAVENS’ DRAFT
The Ravens have four fourth-round picks and Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta feels the pressure to nail them.
RAVENS LOOKING FOR THE BEST MID-ROUND WIDE RECEIVER
In a wide receiver class without much dazzle, Baltimore will look to find a player between the third and sixth rounds.
WHERE WOULD JOEY BOSA FIT IN RAVENS DEFENSE?
The Ohio State pass rusher played in a 4-3 defense in college, and there have been questions about how he projects in Baltimore’s 3-4 system. Ravens brass don’t have any concerns.
LATE FOR WORK 4/6: WHY MYLES JACK WOULD MAKE PERFECT PAIRING WITH C.J. MOSLEY
The Ravens have a big opportunity to restore their gold-standard draft reputation. Stephen A. Smith applauds Steve Smith Sr. for speaking out against domestic violence. Eugene Monroe better option than Ronnie Stanley?
WILL RAVENS DRAFT A CORNERBACK IN ROUND 2?
Ravens Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta predicts a run on cornerbacks between picks 20 and 45.
OZZIE NEWSOME WILL LISTEN IF TEAMS CALL TO TRADE
The Ravens general manager loves to collect picks, and he could entertain that possibility again if a team calls when the Ravens are on the clock.
RAVENS VIEW RONNIE STANLEY AS ‘ELITE’ LEFT TACKLE
Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta said there are a couple elite left tackles in this draft.
RAVENS COULD TARGET PASS RUSHERS AFTER FIRST ROUND
This year’s draft has some pass-rushing options in later rounds if the Ravens decide to go after another position with the No. 6 pick.
FINAL DRIVE: HOW WILL QB MARKET IMPACT RAVENS?
With the sixth-overall pick, the Ravens stand to benefit from a variety of scenarios with the quarterbacks.
EISENBERG: BRACE YOURSELF FOR ‘THE BIG SIGH’ DRAFT PICK
If the Ravens select a left tackle with their sixth-overall pick, there will be a collective sigh in Ravenstown. It may not happen, but if it does, you’ve been warned.
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