Baltimore Beatdown's very own Kevin McNelis was on hand at Penn State's Pro Day watching Ravens offensive line coach run Olaivavega Ioane's drills. Here's his article on it from last month. baltimorebeatdown.com/baltimore-rave…

Elated: Young, Bell, Ponds Very happy with: Terrell, McCoy, Hunter Good with: Stowers, Bernard, Hood, Miller, Parker, Jacas

This mock was from April 4th. If the Ravens somehow land Hecht at 80, it’s going to help me look very smart, which is great because I need all the help I can get. #RavensFlock

Quick roundup of reactions: First two picks are amazing. WRs give an idea of the shifting offense. A few of these feel like blatant offensive upside gambles, but that’s what Day 3 is for. Not how I would have played Day 3, but overall pretty happy.

Overall pretty good. STUNNED that they didn’t take a chance on Roman Hemby.

Another player that I would have loved to see the Ravens kick the tires on.

Embodied everything it meant to be a Terp. Loved Octavian Smith Jr. during his time at UMD.

Steelers front office: “We have four options at QB.” Fans: “Nice, any starters?” Steelers front office: “We have FOUR. OPTIONS.”

There have been 907 seasons of at least 200 passing attempts this century Deshaun Watson's 2024 season ranks 902nd in yards per dropback He has torn his Achilles twice since then

Per Eric DeCosta, Zion Young was the 2nd player on their draft board going into Day 2 of the Draft They tried to trade up to 39-40 and a trade didn’t materialize but they were able to snag him at 45 anyway Mentioned there was 1-2 other players in that range they liked as well

Oh, I like that. Welcome back Calais Campbell !!

Rookie deal signed for first-round pick Olaivavega “Vega” Ioane!!

A reminder for #RavensFlock as the offseason progresses: 2nd rounders, particularly early 2nd rounders, tend to be the rookie deals that take the longest to negotiate, so don’t fret if it takes time for Zion Young to ink his deal. It’ll get done.

Lane’s smoothness in these drills is great to see. Taller receivers sometimes struggle at the next level because it can be harder to make those tight movements look as fluid on a larger frame, but so far, he looks good.

This was the working title my parents originally had for me, but they scrapped it for a family name. Missed opportunity, tbh.

Vega for being plug-and-play to help this offense look functional again. Zion Young because he looks like he’s going to be an absolute menace.

I’m just saying, Baltimore Ravens if you guys want to look at getting a team dog for the season… I know some people. Warrior Canine Connection America's VetDogs

In most NFL front offices and staffs, teams have emerged from the pack by not caring what others think, even if it is a copycat league. The draft is a time you should care, because it directly impacts how you make the most of your picks.

If I’m EDC right now, I’m calling Zah Frazier’s line over and over again until he picks up. He and Connor Colby were THE guys I loved as a late-round options last season, and he can compete if Longerbeam and Kone are still recovering.