2nd Round (#43) DE/OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
Key Player(s) Passed On: DE Jason Worilds, DE Jermaine Cunningham, DE Carlos Dunlap
Analysis: Kindle has 1st round talent, but slipped to the 2nd round primarily due to concerns over his knee. The Ravens were obviously comfortable that Kindle’s knee may have some wear and tear on it, but that it should not adversely affect his career. It really is a crapshoot as to who will prove to be durable in the NFL. Kindle was durable at Texas and ended his career playing at a very high level. He is an outstanding 3-4 outside linebacker prospect who can be very disruptive. Baltimore could use another pass rushing linebacker (only 32 sacks in 2009) to complement Terrell Suggs and Jarret Johnson. Kindle can bring the heat from the outside and also fits the Ravens with his aggressive attitude on the field. PFDN evaluated Kindle to be the clear-cut choice for the Ravens at outside linebacker over Worilds, Cunningham and Dunlap. The fact that Kindle played both linebacker and defensive end for the Longhorns should help his transition to the Ravens’ defense.
2nd Round (#57) DT Terrence Cody, Alabama
Key Player(s) Passed On: LB Brandon Spikes
Analysis: The Ravens believe that playing good defense starts with shutting down the opponent’s running game. Terrence Cody was the best nose tackle in the 2010 NFL Draft, in our opinion. Kelly Gregg has been solid at nose tackle, but he enters his 10th year in the league. Cody was a dominant force at Alabama versus the run. He is not a versatile defensive lineman, but he has the potential to be an immoveable rock in the middle of a 3-4 defense. The Ravens may force teams to pretty much quit trying to run against them with Cody and Haloti Ngata on their defensive line. Cody represents excellent value in the 2nd round. We believe the concerns about Terrence Cody eating his way out of the league will prove to be overblown. The former Alabama nose tackle will never be body beautiful, but he should be able to keep his weight in the 350-pound range. Ray Lewis is not going to play forever and Brandon Spikes could have been a potential successor. We like Spikes in the 3-4, but a freakish nose tackle like Cody does not come along in every draft.
3rd Round (#70) TE Ed Dickson, Oregon
Key Player(s) Passed On: S Morgan Burnett
Analysis: Dickson is a fine athlete who has the potential to develop into a productive H-back. He has to toughen-up and become a better student of the game to be a worthwhile 3rd round pick. Baltimore certainly knows that Todd Heap’s career is in the latter stages. Dickson potentially fills a hole in the near future, but may not have been the best prospect overall. We liked Morgan Burnett at this point in the draft. Burnett has centerfielder skills and his idol Ed Reed is not getting any younger. Burnett could have learned a lot from Reed and been a possible starting safety for the Ravens in a year or two.
4th Round (#114) TE Dennis Pitta, BYU
Key Player(s) Passed On: OT Jason Fox
Analysis: PFDN evaluated Dennis Pitta to be a bargain in the 4th round. He is a natural pass receiver at tight end and is a crafty route runner. Pitta has the talent and work ethic to replace Todd Heap in the 2011 or 2012 season. Jason Fox would have added quality depth at offensive tackle, but he would not beat out Michael Oher or Jared Gaither. Oher and Gaither are both young and have plenty of seasons left in them. Pitta was a terrific selection and Joe Flacco should have a reliable tight end at his disposal for years to come.
5th Round (#156) WR David Reed, Utah
Key Player(s) Passed On: C Matt Tennant, WR Antonio Brown
Analysis: Reed had a breakout senior season and likely was underestimated by many (including us). The former Ute is undersized, but looks like he has sure hands and is fearless running slants out of the slot. Reed could earn some development time at wide receiver due to his ability to return kickoffs. Antonio Brown (Steelers selected in the 6th round) has potential as a slot receiver and kick returner. It will be interesting to see who has the better NFL career between Reed and Brown. The Ravens were wise to add another wide receiver considering Derrick Mason’s age, Demetrius Williams has not developed and Mark Clayton has not lived up to being a 1st round selection. Matt Tennant would have provided depth at center, but he may not be versatile enough to also help at guard.
5th Round (#157) DT Arthur Jones, Syracuse
Key Player (s) Passed On: S Larry Asante
Analysis: The Ravens are loaded with talent on the defensive line, but that did not stop them from selecting the talented Arthur Jones. PFDN had him rated as a 2nd round talent who slipped in the draft due to a knee and pec injury. He is reportedly healthy now and ready to compete in training camp. Jones stood out at Syracuse as a defensive lineman with the quickness to penetrate the backfield despite numerous double-teams. Jones faces plenty of competition in Baltimore, but he could carve out a niche for himself as a 3rd down pass rusher. We love this pick and finding a talented player who drops in the draft is what really separates teams.
6th Round (#194) OT Ramon Harewood, Morehouse
Key Player(s) Passed On: WR Antonio Brown
Analysis: Harewood is a developmental project, but you cannot teach his natural size, strength or long arms. Harewood picked up the game of football late and starting playing in college. Baltimore decided to roll the dice on a big man with athletic ability. He could be a solid backup down the road with good coaching. Antonio Brown represented value in the 6th round, but the Ravens liked David Reed in the slot and as a returner.
Bottom Line: Ozzie Newsome showed yet again why he is one of the very best talent evaluators in the NFL. Baltimore was able to find value with nearly every selection in this draft. The Ravens wanted to acquire more picks after trading their 3rd and 4th round draft choices to the Cardinals for Anquan Boldin prior to the draft. They fleeced Denver in a trade that netted them a 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounder for Baltimore’s 1st (#25 overall). PFDN rates the Ravens as having had the best draft overall. We think they came away with a dominant nose tackle (Cody), a quality edge rusher (Kindle), their future pass receiving tight end (Pitta) and some interesting late round prospects. They did this without a 1st round pick. The Ravens know value when they see it and that was what their 2010 NFL Draft was all about.
Draft Grade: A
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