To the surprise of many the Ravens use two consecutive draft pics to obtain tight ends.
Their final pick on the second day, tight end Ed Dickson was drafted 70th overall by the Ravens. The next day Dennis Pitta was selected in the middle of the fourth round. In fifth round, the Ravens drafted a wide receiver, the first time in two years, David Reed a byproduct of Utah's spread offense system.
One of the most intriguing and hopefully valuable picks in this year's draft is the selection of defensive tackle Arthur Jones, second of the two Ravens fifth round draft picks. Jones was projected to be a second round pick before he got hurt. If he can stay healthy, it is a possibility that he becomes a significant contributor in a few years. His contribution will be needed if he steps up in a timely fashion. Defensive linemen Trevor Pryce and Kelly Gregg are getting older and will need talented successors to carry on the reputation these two have established in Baltimore as strong, stout defensive linemen.
The players from this draft class I am ready to see contribute are:
OlB/DE Sergio Kindle- His role all depends on what style of defense the Ravens decide to adopt. Kindle looks the part of a disruptive pass rushing outside linebacker in a 3-4 system but could also play linebacker next to Ray Lewis in a 4-3 system. Physically he would be best a pass rusher that uses the majority of his downs to get up field and slap around the quarterback.
Ed Dickson- The Ravens need a body to create mismatches in the slot and Dickson could be that guy. He plays like a wide receiver/tight end hybrid. He had 48 catches and 551 receiving yards in his senior year. His biggest question mark is his ability to block which is not a big deal in college football but is often requested of professional tight ends. If, no, when Cam Cameron finds a role for this player he will become productive.
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