Best And Worst-Case Scenarios for the Ravens in Round 1

There are (almost) always 32 picks in the first round of the NFL draft, but rarely are there 32 players with clear first-round talent. That presents an annual problem for teams picking late in the first round, where the Ravens so often find themselves. This year, for example, most teams and draft experts have 20 to 25 first-round grades. (The Bills have just 12! I personally have 22.) By the time Baltimore is on the clock, all of their desired targets could be off the board.

The Ravens should hope for the best, but prepare for the worst with the 27th overall pick. At a minimum, they should have a list of 27 players they would use their first-round pick on. If the phone isn’t ringing for a…