2019 NFL Draft: Implications of Kyler Murray going No. 1 overall

The defending AFC North champions will have a different look in 2019 after watching key free agents like C.J. Mosley, Eric Weddle, Za’Darius Smith, and Terrell Suggs walk. They stopped the bleeding by adding Earl Thomas to replace Weddle, and they signed a potential difference-maker at running back in Mark Ingram.

Prior to the Ingram signing, the Ravens looked like a logical fit for Alabama’s Josh Jacobs, but now I think it would be unlikely that they would grab the versatile Tide running back with Ingram in tow on a multi-year contract. Instead, even with Baltimore being more of a running team with Lamar Jackson at quarterback, they need talent infusion at wide receiver.

They got away with using mostly replacement-level receivers last year, but they’ve yet to identify a clear-cut No. 1 receiver that Jackson can grow with. Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry could be that guy, with his excellent size and great hands that make him tough to cover in one-on-one situations.

Harry could be that No. 1 receiver that Ravens fans have been longing for, instantly making life easier for the young quarterback.

With the free agent defections, Baltimore now has some legitimate needs on the defensive side of the ball. Particularly with Smith and Suggs walking, they’ll need some pass rushing help. That would put Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell and Florida’s Jachai Polite in consideration with this pick.