NFL Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens Add CB with Size?

The Baltimore Ravens could look to the secondary to start their draft in 2024.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 2, 2023

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the more complete teams in the NFL, but there are still some needs for the AFC's top team.

While they may not have much time to address those needs before the playoffs begin in about six weeks, Baltimore could look to add a pool of talent to its already stacked team in the NFL Draft this April.

The Athletic recently released a new mock draft, where the Ravens selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 31 pick.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) is hit by Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) as he catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium. — Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) is hit by Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) as he catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium :: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

"Mitchell, who currently ranks No. 2 in the FBS with 17 passes defended, offers size (6-1, 200), speed (4.39 40-yard dash) and a composed play style downfield. He has been targeted 59 times this season and is allowing only 42.4 percent completions with zero penalties," The Athletic writes.

Mitchell may not be super familiar to many because he plays in the MAAC instead of a big school, but he is considered to be one of the high-risers of this year's draft class amongst the cornerbacks.

The Athletic pegs Mitchell as the fifth cornerback off the board behind Clemson's Nate Wiggins (No. 11), Alabama's Terrion Arnold (No. 13) and Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 18) and Iowa's Cooper DeJean (No. 24).

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Ravens Add Boost to Defensive Talent

If a player like Mitchell can come in and be an immediate contributor to the secondary, the Ravens will have a good chance to find themselves as contenders once again this time a year from now when Baltimore is eyeing a playoff spot.

The Ravens are off this week with their bye, but they will be back in action on Sunday, Dec. 10 against the Los Angeles Rams at home.

Published Dec 2, 2023

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.