Ravens CB Named One of Best Fits

The Baltimore Ravens may have found a gem in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Brener | May 1, 2024

Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) returns an interception / Gannett-USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Baltimore Ravens set the tone for their 2024 NFL Draft in the first round by taking Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick.

The Ravens hoped Wiggins would be there at their first pick, but they anticipated they wouldn't be. That's why the Ravens had an easy choice when they were finally on the clock, selecting a player that fits the DNA of their football team and fills a major need.

ESPN recently ranked the top fits from the NFL Draft, with Wiggins being named Baltimore's best fit.

"Veteran Marlon Humphrey enters his age-28 season at cornerback, and the Ravens are looking for consistency opposite him," ESPN.com writes. "In Wiggins, Baltimore gets a 6-foot-2 cornerback with 4.28 speed. He also brings a hustle and hunger to the position that fits the Baltimore mentality on defense. Wiggins has to continue to get stronger, but his quickness and ability to eliminate targets will get him into the starting lineup immediately."

Wiggins has a lot of the physicality necessary to play cornerback in the pros, but he does need to bulk up. Wiggins weighs 175 pounds, making him one of the smallest cornerbacks in the NFL. However, the Ravens aren't concerned about his size, believing he will grow in the coming years.

Wiggins is only 20 years old, making him one of the youngest in the league, but also one of the players with the most untapped potential. That's about everything you could want for the Ravens as they hope to continue their run at the top of the AFC North.

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Published May 1, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.