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Ravens ponder whether to trade up, trade down or stand pat in NFL draft

In the days and hours leading up to the 2014 NFL draft, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome considered making a significant move forward in the first round.

The Ravens had the 17th overall pick, but they loved Khalil Mack and knew that their only shot to get the linebacker was to possess a top-five selection. The Oakland Raiders, who were drafting fifth overall, liked Mack, too, though their general manager, Reggie McKenzie, was at least listening to offers for his pick.

Newsome wasn't able to sufficiently entice McKenzie, so the Raiders stayed put and drafted Mack, while the Ravens remained at 17, where they took linebacker C.