Alabama CB Leads 7-Round Ravens Mock Draft

The Baltimore Ravens could go for a cornerback to kick off tonight's 2024 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 25, 2024

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The Baltimore Ravens are waking up on the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft knowing they will likely pick someone with the No. 30 overall pick.

There's always a chance for a trade whether it be up or down, but the Ravens can pick at No. 30 if they choose to do so.

If Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is still on the board by the time the Ravens are on the clock, he could be the pick - just as The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec has in his seven-round mock draft.

"For this mock, the Ravens stay put and draft McKinstry, a smart and athletic corner who never missed a game at Alabama and plays with the type of intelligence and intensity that Baltimore would love. At 5-foot-11, 196 pounds, McKinstry doesn’t have elite speed, but he’s long, plays under control and has very good technique. He’ll have a chance to contribute immediately at outside cornerback, where the Ravens lack depth," The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec writes.

Zrebiec mentions that there is a chance general manager Eric DeCosta trades back in an attempt to grab more picks, but that isn't a guarantee. However, Zrebiec has the Ravens trading out of their second-round pick with the Denver Broncos for a third-round pick, fourth-round pick and 2025 fourth-round pick.

With their additional picks, the Ravens add three offensive linemen, a running back, three front-seven members and a defensive back, giving them a well-rounded class. DeCosta has looked for wide-ranging draft classes, which has helped him build the team he has, and it would be a very good start if McKinstry was the pick to lead off.

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Published Apr 25, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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