Day 2 of the 2023 NFL draft closed with the Baltimore Ravens yet to select a cornerback. Many cited the position as their greatest need entering the draft, marginally ahead of wide receiver. At No. 22 overall, they opted for the latter, to which Ravens fans cheered as the front office surrounded quarterback Lamar Jackson with more weapons.
On Day 2, the Ravens picked an inside linebacker, a position they’re relatively strong at. True to form, Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta stated linebacker Trenton Simpson was their best player available and was linebackers coach Zachary Orr’s No.