Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look into the reasoning behind the Ravens’ pick of CB Nate Wiggins at No. 30. Entering the draft, cornerback was the second biggest need on the Ravens' list. Outside of Marlon Humphrey, who’s had injury problems that last couple of seasons, and Brandon Stephens, who had a great season last year but is on the last year of his rookie contract, there wasn’t much in the cupboard. Jalyn Armour-Davis and Damarion Williams haven’t been able to find the field, and Arthur Maulet and Ar’Darius Washington primarily play nickel. By losing Ronald Darb ..read more

Gannett-USA TODAY NETWORK The Ravens picked Clemson CB Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 pick. Who won and lost on the Ravens’ roster? The Baltimore Ravens stayed at No. 30 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Instead of orchestrating a trade back, they selected cornerback Nate Wiggins out of Clemson. This decision, along with any other draft pick the team makes, ultimately has some ramifications for current Ravens players, as well as other situations and storylines. Here are some winners and losers coming out of Day 1 following the Ravens’ first-round pick. Winner: P ..read more

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What do you think of the pick? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. For the first time in seven years, the Baltimore Ravens have selected a cornerback in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. The team stood pat at No. 30 overall, regardless of eight different trade scenarios the Ravens could have pursed to take Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. Before the Ravens ..read more

Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports The Beatdown Staff react to the Baltimore Ravens selecting Clemson CB Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 overall pick. With the No. 30 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens have selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. Baltimore Beatdown Staff’s instant reactions: General manager Eric DeCosta landed a bonafide steal with Wiggins late in the first round. The cover corner with rare speed and agility was mocked as a top-20 pick throughout the draft cycle but Baltimore, true to form, was able to land the Clemson product at 30 overall. Cornerback has arguably ..read more

The Baltimore Ravens were not interested in trading their pick with Nate Wiggins available at No. 30 overall. The option to trade down was always on the table for Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. That is until Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins was available at No. 30 overall. It didn’t take long for the Ravens to go from “on the clock” to “the pick is in.” The broadcast feed hardly ticked down 30 seconds before the switch was made. If that wasn’t convincing enough to show their affinity for Wiggins, DeCosta shared the team declined numerous trade offers for their pick. “We had a l ..read more

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens draft CB Nate Wiggins with the No. 30 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the No. 30 pick in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft the Baltimore Ravens selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins. Height: 6-1 Weight: 173 School: Clemson 2023 stats: 7 starts | 11 passes defensed | 2 interceptions | 2 forced fumbles | 56 tackles | 3 tackles for loss Kyle Phoenix’s analysis: Arguably the Ravens top need has been filled and the team accomplished it in Round 1 without lifting a telephone. Got to think the Ravens loved landing Wiggins as they weren’t on th ..read more

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All the latest news and updates for the Denver Broncos draft pick selections from the 2024 NFL Draft. Baltimore Beatdown will be covering all news and events from the Baltimore Ravens 2024 NFL Draft class here. This post will serve updates regarding picks tracking updates, be it selections, trades or otherwise. Heading into the draft, the Ravens have multiple areas of need. Primarily, offensive tackle, cornerback and interior offensive lineman. They’re expected to target one of the three in Day 1, if they don’t trade out of the spot. Ther ..read more

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A clear lack of consensus for what the Ravens will do in Round 1 A final scrape of the mock draft content as the hours until the 2024 NFL Draft begin shows there’s no clear consensus on who the Ravens will take at No. 30 overall. On the eight final mock drafts found thus far, eight different prospects were named. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State The Ravens drafting another Penn State edge rusher in the first round? Robinson has the best first step in this class and the upside of a pass rusher who can produce double-digit sacks. NFL Netwo ..read more

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All your draft rumors, trade information and more with up-to-the-minute updates here on Baltimore Beatdown. Welcome to Baltimore Beatdown’s 2024 NFL Draft live blog! This post will host constant updates regarding draft rumors, trade updates and more, while serving as an open thread for discussion in the comments. Now, onto the information dump. Event: 89th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting Start Times Round 1: Thursday, April 25, 8 p.m. ET Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. ET Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 27, 12 p ..read more

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. ET, but the Ravens aren’t expected to draft for a few hours afterward. We’ve reached the final hours before the 2024 NFL Draft arrives, but the hours before the official beginning of the draft won’t begin until 8 p.m. ET. And when it kicks off, the Ravens, if they remain at No. 30 overall, won’t be on the clock for hours more. So, when will the Ravens make their pick? Here’s a brief look back in history of when the last five No. 30 overall selections were taken. In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles picked linebacker Nolan Smith at ..read more