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Ravens Draft: 3 Scenarios in the First Round

By Kyle Andrews

Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Baltimore Ravens helmet on the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Ravens defeated the Falcons 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Baltimore Ravens helmet on the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Ravens defeated the Falcons 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Ravens draft room is buzzing as they have a few big decisions to make within the next couple of days.

Will they go offense or defense? Are they going to select a corner, pass-rusher or wide receiver? It is a decision that will be a tough one, but let’s look into who the Ravens SHOULD go with in three draft scenarios in the first round.

Scenario One: Jalen Ramsey is Still on the Board

Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; University of South Florida Bulls wide receiver Ryeshene Bronson (81) cannot catch a pass as it is defended by Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey (8) during the first half of the game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; University of South Florida Bulls wide receiver Ryeshene Bronson (81) cannot catch a pass as it is defended by Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey (8) during the first half of the game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

If Ramsey is on the board, go with him! He is at the highest position of need for the Ravens, he has the size and he is absolutely an impressive athlete. He also seems to be one of the more versatile players in the draft and he is willing to play anywhere.

“I will play anywhere a team wants me to play, just like I did in college it doesn’t matter to me. I want to play ball,” he stated in an interview with NFL.com.

He also has the personality of a Ravens defensive back. He is very confident in his abilities and he will let you know that on and off of the field.

“You can call me cocky, you can call me arrogant, but I know what I am,” he said. “I’m humble, I’m just confident in my abilities. I have no reason to not be confident. I play defensive back. You have to be confident playing defensive back. Period.”

Scenario Two: Laremy Tunsil Falls to 6th

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

If you’ve seen his footwork at the left tackle position, you know that you are getting a diamond in Laremy Tunsil. He is big, strong and can immediately replace Eugene Monroe from Day One, at the left tackle position. He is an absolute beast in the trenches. Also, he gives the Ravens the toughness that they love to see from their offensive linemen.

But, there is another scenario involving Tunsil that could be more attractive to the Ravens if he does fall to the Ravens.

Scenario 3: Trade the 6th Pick to the Titans

Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) makes the touchdown catch in front of West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) during the first quarter of a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) makes the touchdown catch in front of West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) during the first quarter of a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ravens would absolutely be interested in a trade with the Titans according to many pundits around the nation. If Tunsil falls to the Ravens, the Titans could be trade partners with them. Tunsil was projected to be the number one overall pick to the Titans, but the Titans traded back with the Rams to the 15th pick. They also received a king’s ransom for the number one pick.

Here’s what was said about the possible trade on BaltimoreRavens.com:

"“It’s no secret the Titans would love to come up for a top tackle,” wrote TheMMQB.com’s Peter King. “The Ravens could be a pivot point for this draft.”“There’s a chance [the Titans] could trade up to Nos. 6 or 7 [Ravens or San Francisco 49ers], and potentially still get the player they were targeting with the No. 1 overall pick before they traded that selection to the Rams,” wrote NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah.And in his final mock draft before tonight’s first round begins at 8 p.m., draft guru Mike Mayock has actually projected a Ravens-Titans trade.“I think what Baltimore does a great job with is they’ve always been flexible and versatile in the draft,” Mayock told my colleague Garrett Downing last night. “And that starts with preparation. Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta are fantastic.”"

Mayock has the Ravens trading down to the 15th pick and selecting receiver Josh Doctson. The Ravens would also would receive a second round pick from the Titans in the 2016 draft. Doctson racked up 3177 yards and 34 TDs during his college career at Wyoming and Texas Christian University.

This could also allow the Ravens to grab Noah Spence in the second round, who is reportedly falling on draft boards due to off-the-field issues, which I believe that he has put behind him. Spence has also had over 20 drug test samples to NFL teams, proving that he is focused for his professional career.

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