April 25, 2005

Ravens Have a Successful Draft

The Ravens didn't have any holes to fill on their team other than another receiver. They needed a receiver to play opposite of Derrick Mason who was signed during the off-season. From there, the Ravens could pick the best available player.

With their first pick of the draft, #22 overall, the Ravens selected Mark Clayton out of Oklahoma. He is a 5'11 receiver that weights 187lbs. Clayton was a steal at #22. He was largely regarded as better then both Mark Williams and Braylon Edwards. Clayton is shorter then the other two, but he is faster then them too. He has great hands and break away speed. Clayton does have a small frame which a concern is going over the middle. Mark Clayton's biggest attribute is the ability to stretch the field. He will be a great #2 receiver for the Ravens and be an instant impact.

After addressing the wide receiver position, the Ravens added depth to a lot of positions. They selected defensive end Dan Cody from Oklahoma in the second round. Cody is a little on the small side, but has a great attitude of search and destroy. If he hits the weight room, he will be a great addition. With their 2nd round two pick, the Ravens added some depth to the tackle position by selecting Adam Terry from Syracuse. Terry is a finesse type of tackle, lacks some strength, and is a smaller then most. With the rest of the picks, the Ravens selected a center, fullback, quarterback, and a linebacker to add some much needed backups on their team.

The Ravens had a very successful draft this year, and they picked players that could have an immediate impact to the team. With only one player that has pressure on him (Mark Clayton); the drafted players can learn from older players and fix the small flaws they have as rookies. The Ravens have made themselves very deep in players that will help when injuries accur.

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Maryland Sports Fans: Ravens Have a Successful Draft

April 25, 2005

Ravens Have a Successful Draft

The Ravens didn't have any holes to fill on their team other than another receiver. They needed a receiver to play opposite of Derrick Mason who was signed during the off-season. From there, the Ravens could pick the best available player.

With their first pick of the draft, #22 overall, the Ravens selected Mark Clayton out of Oklahoma. He is a 5'11 receiver that weights 187lbs. Clayton was a steal at #22. He was largely regarded as better then both Mark Williams and Braylon Edwards. Clayton is shorter then the other two, but he is faster then them too. He has great hands and break away speed. Clayton does have a small frame which a concern is going over the middle. Mark Clayton's biggest attribute is the ability to stretch the field. He will be a great #2 receiver for the Ravens and be an instant impact.

After addressing the wide receiver position, the Ravens added depth to a lot of positions. They selected defensive end Dan Cody from Oklahoma in the second round. Cody is a little on the small side, but has a great attitude of search and destroy. If he hits the weight room, he will be a great addition. With their 2nd round two pick, the Ravens added some depth to the tackle position by selecting Adam Terry from Syracuse. Terry is a finesse type of tackle, lacks some strength, and is a smaller then most. With the rest of the picks, the Ravens selected a center, fullback, quarterback, and a linebacker to add some much needed backups on their team.

The Ravens had a very successful draft this year, and they picked players that could have an immediate impact to the team. With only one player that has pressure on him (Mark Clayton); the drafted players can learn from older players and fix the small flaws they have as rookies. The Ravens have made themselves very deep in players that will help when injuries accur.

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