This
was a very average draft for the Ravens. Grubbs can come in and make an immediate
impact, but he's the only one from this class. Figurs could be an impact in the
return game, and his addition doesn't bode well for current return specialist
B.J Sams. I think Yanda has a brighter future as a guard, but it appears the Ravens
will try to make him a right tackle. I like the pick of Barnes; he's very raw,
but also a tremendous athlete that could play inside linebacker for them. McClain
was a smart pick. I think he has a great chance of being their starting fullback
in '07. I love the pick of Tory Smith. He's a boom or bust type prospect and in
the 5th round you are getting a potential future starter very little risk. Burgess
is a perfect fit for the Ravens if he pans out, but he never reached his full
potential in college and I don't think he has much future in the NFL. Overall,
they only added one sure thing, and a lot of developmental players. It wasn't
a huge disappointment, but this draft class doesn't match up with the recent success
that Ozzie Newsome has had. Grade: B- |