Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft: Best and Worst Case for Every Round

The Boy Scouts of America motto is "Be prepared." It's also a good piece of advice for teams and fans alike to take come NFL draft day.

One pick that doesn't go "as planned" (which could mean about six different things this time of year) could throw off the agendas of every team that picks afterwards, meaning a lot happens on the fly in war rooms once the action kicks off.

If a team doesn't respond to those changes well, it could prove disastrous for their draft class. That's why it's smart to be ready for everything, from the ideal to the not so ideal. With that in mind, here's my full, seven-round, best-/worst-case mock draft for the Baltimore Ravens.

Round 1, Pick 29

Best Case: Peter Konz, OG/C

Worst Case: Luke Kuechly, LB

When it comes to the first round of the draft, it's hard to have a worst-case scenario, even for a team like the Ravens, who are picking at No. 29.

Wisconsin guard/center Peter Konz makes the most sense for Baltimore with this pick; he can start at guard this year, replacing Ben Grubbs, and can move to center in the future if need be once Matt Birk retires.

In the so-called worst case, the Ravens could pick up linebacker Luke Kuechly to fill the spot vacated by Jarret Johnson. Kuechly is similarly strong at stopping the run as Johnson was, which makes him a smart pickup.

The only caveat here is that Kuechly has widely varied draft stock depending on who you believe, and he may not be around at 29.

Round 2, Pick 60

Best Case: Ronnell Lewis, OLB/DE

Worst Case: Mohamed Sanu, WR

Again, the second round isn't a bad spot to be in to have a good Plan B in place. This "best case" pick assumes the Ravens are able to nab Konz (or another versatile offensive lineman) in the first round, leaving their need at linebacker for the second round.

Mohamed Sanu is a worst-case pick in disguise. If the Ravens aren't pleased with the crop of offensive guards still on the board (or would rather take the best available player rather than a position of need) and they addressed the linebacker issue in the first round, then Sanu could be their man—but at the expense of their offensive line.

Round 3, Pick 91

Best Case: Nick Toon, WR

Worst Case: Brandon Washington, OG

Round 3 seems like the perfect time for the Ravens to pick up another receiving target for quarterback Joe Flacco. Nick Toon is a little rough in his route-running and not the fastest receiver in this draft, but he has the size, strength and good hands to be an ideal possession receiver—one who can make a significant impact in his rookie year.

It could be a lot worse for the Ravens when it comes to waiting until Round 3 to pick up a new guard. Brandon Washington started at guard for Miami for his last two seasons and was an excellent run-blocker.

He won't be able to move over to center, but he will be able to pick up where Grubbs left off.

Round 4, Pick 130 (Compensatory)

Best Case: Lucas Nix, OG

Worst Case: Bobby Rainey, RB

I think Bobby Rainey could be a solid pickup for the Ravens in this draft, just not this early. It would be a worst-case situation for Baltimore to overdraft a running back at any round, including with this fourth-round compensatory selection.

A better option is picking up another offensive guard, especially if they only did so with Konz in the first round. For the Ravens, this draft is very much about building depth, so bringing on another offensive lineman would be a smart move here.

Round 5, Pick 164

Best Case: Janzen Jackson, FS

Worst Case: Vontaze Burfict, LB

Vontaze Burfict might be slipping back up into draftable territory as of late, but that doesn't mean the Ravens need to bite on him in the fifth round. In the right situation (which, yes, could be the Ravens) Burfict's ceiling is very high, but the risks are as well. If Baltimore wants him, they might as well wait and see how things play out rather than using a fifth-round pick on him.

Instead, the Ravens should again be concerned with building depth. Baltimore needs more safeties on the roster and help in kick and punt coverage. Janzen Jackson can provide them with both.

Round 5, Pick 169 (Compensatory)

Best Case: Bobby Rainey, RB

Worst Case: Emmanuel Acho, LB

At some point in this draft, I do expect the Ravens to pick up another running back to provide competition for the No. 2 spot.

I don't like Bobby Rainey in the fourth round, but as a fifth-rounder he makes much more sense for Baltimore. Rainey is similar to Rice but has more collegiate wear-and-tear; he'd be solid as a change-of-pace player, however.

The worst-case scenario for this pick isn't so bad at all. In fact, Emmanuel Acho is a player the Ravens could target with their earlier Round 5 pick and then go after either Rainey or Jackson here. He's a good tackler and solid in the blitz, but needs to add bulk.

Acho could be a fourth-rounder, but one never knows.

Round 6, Pick 198

Best Case: Micah Pellerin, CB

Worst Case: T.J. Graham, WR

Micah Pellerin is the kind of small-school corner who is worth a developmental sixth-round pick. He could turn into a starter down the line, but in the short term, he might have use in nickel and dime packages and on special teams.

Otherwise, another slot receiver—someone to sit behind Anquan Boldin—might be useful depth for the Ravens. It's hard to tell exactly where T.J. Graham will go in this year's draft—he's fast, but small and very raw. If he's still on the board in Round 6, the Ravens could take him if they have no other or better options.

Round 7, Pick 236

In the seventh round, the idea of best or worst cases pretty much goes out the window. Most players added in the final round are prospective additions, players who may never take the field during the regular season.

If Baltimore has eyes for Vontaze Burfict and no one has made the move for him, this is the spot for them to do so. They could also use this pick to further improve their kick coverage team, add another non-Burfict linebacker for depth or another offensive lineman.

The Ravens' only misstep here is if they think they can meet an area of immediate need with this pick, but it's doubtful they would.

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