Ravens News 4/19: Preference for Pressure and more
Worst Pick: Hayden Hurst (2018, 1st)
The Ravens repeat as our top drafting team. Jackson, an MVP, is their top pick, but they have nailed many picks in recent years, from Ronnie Stanley to Marlon Humphrey and Orlando Brown.
I’m guessing the Ravens weren’t thrilled to see Jadeveon Clowney land with the Cleveland Browns. Clowney doesn’t have big sack stats, but with Myles Garrett on the other side, the Browns don’t need Clowney for sacks as much as a strong edge against the run, which he can provide.
The Ravens could have kept Clowney from the Browns by signing him, of course, but his price was a tad high and the Ravens’ needs are different. They don’t need another edge-setter as much as a pass rusher who can rattle quarterbacks. I see Justin Houston as a better fit.