Pete Gilbert: While not sexy, Ravens taking OL in first round of draft could be key

When Baltimore Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta traded right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. late last week, the mission for the 2021 NFL Draft became clear: Find his replacement.

With pick Nos. 27 and 31 at the Ravens' disposal, the earlier pick makes the most sense.

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Brown's public trade demand shocked many fans and surprised even more when the Ravens acquiesced and sent Brown to Kansas City.

There appears to be plenty of depth at tackle in the draft, so one would think a quality pick for…