The Baltimore Ravens stayed at No. 30 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Instead of orchestrating a trade back, they selected cornerback Nate Wiggins out of Clemson.
This decision, along with any other draft pick the team makes, ultimately has some ramifications for current Ravens players, as well as other situations and storylines. Here are some winners and losers coming out of Day 1 following the Ravens’ first-round pick.
Winner: Pass defense
The Ravens’ pass defense was a strength for the team last season, but they saw some important contributors from 2023, namely safety Geno Stone and cornerback Ronald Darby, depart this offseason.