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Baltimore Ravens 2009 NFL Draft

Draft Needs of the Baltimore Ravens

From Drew Wynne, for About.com

Mar 29 2009

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

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Ravens' Picks by Round: lst(26), 2(57), 3(88), 4(123), 5(162), 6(198)

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Ravens Draft Needs / Ravens Draft Board
Urgent: An inside linebacker to replace Bart Scott, who was signed away by the New York Jets, a placekicker to replace Matt Stover, who is no longer a Raven, and a cornerback to replace Samari Rolle, who was released.

Strong: The second-day draft choices for the Ravens should be an inside linebacker to groom behind Ray Lewis, a versatile reserve inside offensive linemen, a wide reciever to eventually replace Derrick Mason, two 3/4 defensive ends to be groomed, and a nose tackle to be groomed.

Moderate: With any leftover 2009 draft choices or as rookie undrafted free agents, the Ravens should acquire an offensive tackle, special team standouts, and a dime back.

Nice to Have: A free safety to be groomed, more special teamers, and an extra nose tackle would be nice-to-haves.

Wild Card: Can Tom Zbikowski fill the shoes of departed strong safety Jim Leonhard?

Answers: Linebacker Ray Lewis was re-signed and center Matt Birk was signed to replace Jason Brown.

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Ravens Gains and Losses

Gains: Dominique Foxworth CB, Matt Birk C
Losses: Bart Scott ILB, Jim Leonhard S, Jason Brown C

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