Baltimore Ravens Draft Picks: Results, Analysis and Grades

The 2015 NFL draft is finally here, and Bleacher Report is your go-to source for everything you need to know for the Baltimore Ravens. 

Keep this page bookmarked for when the draft begins, as we'll provide quick reactions and further analysis and grades for every pick the Ravens make in the next 72 hours.

As of now, Baltimore has a whopping 10 picks in this draft. There are a variety of areas the Ravens will likely address if they keep all 10 selections. 

Here's a look at the areas of need that must be addressed at some point in the next three days:

• A wide receiver. Simply put, this is the biggest area of need and one position that Baltimore cannot afford to not draft at least one player. I expect the team to draft a receiver within the first two rounds and another on Day 3. 
• A tight end who's a good pass-catcher and blocker. The Ravens don't have one right now who can do both, as they're lacking a complete tight end they can keep on the field for every down. 
• A return man. After cutting Jacoby Jones, the Ravens don't have a clear-cut returner going into next year. 
• One or two defensive backs. The Ravens love having versatile players in their secondary who can play both safety and cornerback. Their secondary is pretty thin right now, and they need to solidify that position throughout this draft. 

Once the draft kicks off, keep track here for the latest on every Ravens pick. 

Full Breakdown of Ravens' Picks

With the 26th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Baltimore selected UCF wide receiver Breshad Perriman. 

Round 1, Pick No. 26

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With the 26th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Baltimore selected UCF wide receiver Breshad Perriman.

This was the biggest position of need heading into the draft, and they addressed it with their first pick. With several wideouts on the board, Baltimore apparently believed Perriman was the best one. 

Perriman will come in and start from Day 1 with the receiving corps so thin. He hauled in 115 passes for 2,243 yards (19.5 avg.) and 16 scores over his three years in college. 

While this was a good pick that addressed a clear need, I thought Arizona State's Jaelen Strong was a better receiver. Either way, Perriman is ready to play now for Baltimore, and I expect him to put up big numbers as a rookie.

Grade: B

Round 2, Pick No. 55

The Baltimore Ravens were sitting at pick No. 58, but they struck a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to move up to No. 53. 

It only took a fifth-round pick to move up to that spot, where Baltimore drafted Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams. This was a tremendous pick for the Ravens, who desperately needed a tight end and got arguably the best one in the draft. 

The 6'4", 249-pound Williams led the Golden Gophers in receptions (36), yards (569) and receiving touchdowns (eight) this past season. He was also a finalist for the 2014 John Mackey Award, which honors the nation's top tight end.

Williams is good enough to come in, start Day 1 and be one of the top three pass-catchers in Baltimore's offense. 

Grade: A-

Round 3, Pick No. 90

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With the 90th overall pick, the Ravens grabbed Iowa defensive tackle Carl Davis in the third round. 

The Ravens needed to add some depth to their defensive line after trading Haloti Ngata to the Detroit Lions this offseason. Davis was easily one of the best players on the board here, and this was great value.

Davis, a 6'2", 320-pound lineman, will likely stick as a 5-technique defensive tackle in Baltimore's 3-4 defense. He could kick inside and play some nose but more likely will stay at DT.

This was a nice pick by Baltimore, and while it didn't address a glaring need, Davis was too good of a player to pass up.

Grade: B+

Round 4, Pick No. 122

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The Ravens continued to bolster one of the best defensive lines in football by grabbing Kentucky's Za'Darius Smith. 

Smith played in a hybrid 4-3/3-4 defense in college where he was more like a 3-4 defensive end, which is what he'll play in the NFL.

He does a great job of setting the edge and maintaining his gap while also providing a decent pass rush. This past season, Smith started 12 games and notched 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups. 

I expect Smith to challenge 32-year-old Chris Canty for his starting job, and even if he doesn't win it this year, he will eventually replace the aging Canty. That's how good of a talent smith is. 

Grade: B+

Round 4, Pick No. 125

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Even though the Ravens re-signed Justin Forsett this offseason, they needed to add depth behind him.

They did just that in the fourth round with their selection of Javorius "Buck" Allen, a 6'0", 221-pound back from USC. This past season, Allen rushed for 1,489 yards and 11 touchdowns as the Trojans' No. 1 runner.

Allen was also a solid pass-catcher, notching 41 receptions for 458 yards and one score last season. In 2013, Allen rushed for 785 yards and 14 touchdowns with 22 catches for 252 yards and one score while working in more of a committee role.

This was a solid pickup, as Allen was one of, if not, the best running back on the board, something Baltimore needed to add. 

Grade: B

Round 4, Pick No. 136

The Ravens went into the FCS ranks to get their fourth-round selection, taking Texas Southern defensive back Tray Walker with pick No. 136.

The 6'2", 200-pound Walker had 41 tackles and four interceptions this past season. He finished his college career with 10 interceptions. 

Baltimore is not deep at corner, so Walker not only has a good chance of making the final 53-man roster, but competing for playing time. 

However, there were better and more proven corners on the board here who could make a bigger impact as rookies. 

Grade: C

Round 5, Pick No. 171

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With the 171st pick of the NFL draft, the Ravens snagged tight end Nick Boyle out of Delaware. 

Even though Baltimore drafted Maxx Williams in the second round, adding another tight end was a smart move by Baltimore. Dennis Pitta might not play next year, and Crockett Gillmore is a big unknown.

Though Boyle played against lesser competition in the FCS ranks, he put up solid numbers playing in 41 career games with 36 starts and catching 101 passes for 984 yards and 12 scores.

Still, there were other tight ends on the board rated higher than Boyle in the fifth round, and this pick could have been utilized better.

Grade: C-

Round 5, Pick No. 176

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Baltimore needed to add some depth to the offensive line at some point, so it took Tennessee State lineman Robert Myers in the fifth round. 

Myers, a 6'5", 326-pound guard, started 35 games at the FCS level for the Tigers. He was a second-team All-Ohio Valley selection as a junior and senior.

The Ravens needed to add depth at both guard and tackle in this draft, and they got some here with the selection of Myers. 

This also could work as insurance with Marshal Yanda set to become a free agent next year. 

Grade: B-

Round 6, Pick No. 204

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The Ravens made one of their best picks in this draft all the way in the sixth round. 

That's where they got Georgia Tech wide receiver Darren Waller, who many had projected to be selected way earlier than this.

NFL.com's Lance Zierlein gave Waller a "third- or fourth-round" grade while comparing him to St. Louis Rams receiver Brian Quick. Most services had Waller projected to go before the fifth round, but he slipped to Baltimore in Round 6. 

Making this pick even better was the Ravens were still thin at receiver, even after taking Breshad Perriman in Round 1. Any time you get a steal at a position of need, it's a great pick.

Grade: A