Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Draft Picks

by **Tvcoliseum.com** Tue May 04, 2010 10:32 am

Baltimore Ravens

Needs Analysis: The Ravens traded out of the first round and still wound up with two defensive players in the second round, Sergio Kindle and Terrence Cody, who will be on the field in 2010. Drafting tight ends back-to-back in the third and fourth rounds is a statement about Todd Heap. The Ravens were expected to get secondary help in the draft and passed on good safeties in the second round. By the time they went in the fourth round, 16 corners were gone.

Pick Player Pos Ht Wt College Grade* Fan Pick* Watch
Round 2, Pick 11 (43) (From Dolphins through Broncos) Sergio Kindle DE 6'3" 250 Texas 8.3 19
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Pick Analysis: The Ravens land a top-10 talent, Sergio Kindle, in the second round. The former Texas standout was expected to come off the board early in the first round, but questions about his injury history resulted in Kindle experiencing a dramatic slide down the board. If Kindle plays to his talent, the Ravens have landed another elite player at a value pick.
Round 2, Pick 25 (57) Terrence Cody DT 6'4" 354 Alabama 8.0 30
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Pick Analysis: The Ravens continue to add quality players to their roster without manipulating the draft board. Cody was regarded as one of the top defensive tackles in the draft, but questions about his weight and work ethic scared some teams off. However, his game tape suggests that he is an outstanding player. Cody gives the Ravens a dominant nose tackle to place alongside Haloti Ngata.
Round 3, Pick 6 (70) (From Seahawks through Eagles and Broncos) Ed Dickson TE 6'4" 249 Oregon 7.6 --
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Pick Analysis: The Ravens continue to stockpile talent at every position, and the selection of Dickson gives them another talented pass catcher. The former Oregon standout is an explosive athlete capable of creating mismatches in space at tight end. With Todd Heap nearing the end of his career, Dickson could be in line for a key role as a rookie.
Round 4, Pick 16 (114) (From Broncos) Dennis Pitta TE 6'4" 245 BYU 7.4 --
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Pick Analysis: The Ravens pick up a versatile pass catcher with exceptional skills in Dennis Pitta. The BYU product gives the team a dynamic weapon to feature as a possible H-Back. With the Ravens continuing to add pieces to their aerial attack, Joe Flacco is poised to make another significant leap in his development in 2010.
Round 5, Pick 25 (156) David Reed WR 6'0" 191 Utah 6.4 --
Pick Analysis: Reed is a quicker-than-fast receiver with excellent hands and will have an opportunity to compete on the Ravens' special teams. He had 81 catches, including a 91-yard TD against the Air Force Academy on a slant in which he broke two tackles and took it to the house. Very impressive play.
Round 5, Pick 26 (157) (From Cardinals) Art Jones DT 6'3" 301 Syracuse 6.7 --
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Pick Analysis: SJones had a second-round grade heading into his senior year, but had a knee injury in early November, followed by surgery. His draft stock plummeted, but, when healthy, he's a very talented up-field pass rusher that will give the Ravens yet another option on defense.
Round 6, Pick 25 (194) Ramon Harewood OT 6'7" 360 Morehouse 2.0 --
Pick Analysis: The Ravens have a solid offensive line, and can afford to take on a talented project that has potential to become a player down the road. Harewood is such a player. He has only played four years of football after growing up in Barbados, and is a boom-or-bust-type prospect. He has exceptional strength and size.