ESPN.com · Apr 20, 2016
Ravens' best late-round gem was Adalius Thomas in 2000
playESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley looks at Baltimore's modest success at taking a quarterback in the later rounds of the draft. (1:06)Every football fan knows the story about how the New England Patriots selected Tom Brady in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. But the Baltimore Ravens didn't do badly for themselves 13 picks before one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history was drafted.
Outside linebacker Adalius Thomas, the 186th player picked that year, is the best late-round gem in Ravens' history. He developed into a two-time Pro Bowl player and one of the most versatile defenders of his generation.
