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NFL Mock Draft: Ravens Take Top Big Ten CB?

The Baltimore Ravens could upgrade their secondary at the end of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Brener

NFL Mock Draft: Ravens Take Top Big Ten CB?
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The Baltimore Ravens are expected to pick somewhere at the bottom of the first round of this year's NFL Draft.

Even with a pick not as high as most teams', there is still a lot of talent and players who can fill needs for the Ravens.

In Sports Illustrated's latest mock draft, the Ravens are slated to take Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean.

Cooper DeJean
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"Much of Baltimore's dominance on defense comes from their ability to create chaos with versatile playmakers at every level," SI writes. "That would make DeJean a perfect addition, with his skill set that saw him line up all over the field for the Hawkeyes. Throw in added value in the return game, and you've got a potential steal."

This year, DeJean has 41 tackles and two interceptions while playing for one of the league’s top defenses at Iowa.

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DeJean has established himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the upcoming draft, and there's a good chance he may not fall all the way to where the Ravens are picking. But if he does, he would certainly be a steal and a big plus for Baltimore's secondary.

DeJean, a junior, is set to play what could be his final collegiate game on New Year's Day in the Citrus Bowl as his Hawkeyes take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on ESPN.

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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.

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