NFLUMD #8: Baltimore Ravens

Well we have no Ravens fans here so I'll look up what they need. NFLDraftCountdown says the Ravens needs are: 1) QB, 2) CB, 3) DL

Vernon Gholston, Ohio St. - DE/OLB - Really came on last year. Great at rushing the passer, and is very quick. Has good upside to become a Shawn Merriman type player.
Leodis McKelvin, Troy - CB - Leodis didn't play the best of competition, but he has the skills. Played mostly man-man at Troy. Great speed, evidenced by his 8 kick/punt returns for TD's.
Sedrick Ellis, USC - DT - It has been back and forth between he and Dorsey for #1 DT. Ellis is a tad smaller (not much), but is still a monster. Played outstanding at the Senior Bowl.
Brian Brohm, Louisville - QB - To be honest he's not worthy of this pick, but I'll put him here anyways. Diminshed somewhat during his Senior year, but he is a smart player and has good enough arm strength.

2008 NFL Draft

1. Miami Dolphins - Chris Long - DE - Virginia
2. St. Louis Rams - Jake Long - OT - Michigan
3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
5. Kansas City Cheifs - Ryan Clady - OT - Boise State
6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
7. New England Patriots (f/ SF 49ers) - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - CB - Tennessee St.

I heard Chad Henne is the second best QB in this year's draft. But that's what the great Todd McShay said, so who knows. :)

As for my pick for the Ravens, I'm going with Sedric Ellis here.

I heard Chad Henne is the second best QB in this year's draft. But that's what the great Todd McShay said, so who knows. :)

As for my pick for the Ravens, I'm going with Sedric Ellis here.

Ngamer05

Disregard those so called "experts" when they say that... Henne=second rounder.. If he's lucky.

I heard Chad Henne is the second best QB in this year's draft. But that's what the great Todd McShay said, so who knows. :)

As for my pick for the Ravens, I'm going with Sedric Ellis here.

Ngamer05

Ellis is the best player left and he will be able to wreak some havoc in that motion blitz D. They still have Chris McAlister who I expect to bounce back fine so they dont need a #1 CB.

Assuming the top-7 have gone as projected (I have high doubts)... Sedrick Ellis, USC - DT.
Ravens may elect to trade down several spots if they can find a suitor.JackBurton

If Ellis were here at 8, I would hope the Saints would do all they could to make a reasonable trade to get up, because Ellis will go with the next pick to the Bengals.