BALTIMORE (AP) — The Ravens bolstered their beleaguered passing attack by selecting Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
The Ravens ranked last in the NFL last season in yards passing averaging 171.2 per game.
"I love to make trades. I love additional picks. But this was a time when being conservative and adding these two guys who could help us win football games was probably the smart thing to do."
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 30, 2021
Ravens stayed put and instantly bolstered their roster.
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Baltimore also attempted the least passes in the league with 406. The Ravens turned their attention to defense with their second pick in the first round, taking Penn State linebacker Jayson Oweh with the 31st pick.
Who needs a second round pick when you can have two firsts? 😂
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 30, 2021
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