Ravens News: Ravens "express interest" in CB prospect Joe Rankin, to draft?

Chat Sports Staff · Ravens Rundown
Apr 14, 2014 · 6:43 PM CT

The 2014 NFL Draft is front and center in Ravens news, as the Baltimore Ravens seem to have eyes on one draft prospect which could be of immediate help to the Ravens' secondary.

Per Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Ravens may have locked former Morgan State cornerback Joe Rankin onto their draft board for May's NFL Draft:

Ravens expressed interest in Morgan State CB Joe Rankin, were complimentary of his performance at NFL super regional combine, local Pro day

— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) April 14, 2014

Rankin's stock has been rising due to his versatility, with several teams including the Oakland Raiders rumored to be coveting the former Division I-AA standout.

Speaking with Clifton Brown of CSN Balitmore, the potential Baltimore Ravens target made it clear that he knows the challenges inherent with coming from a relatively unknown school:

“I need to prove my level of play shouldn’t be held against me. Coming from a Division I-AA program, I definitely didn’t get the big stage on Saturdays. I need to prove I can play with the best of the best. I’m looking forward to playing at the highest level.”