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Ravens Mock Draft: ESPN Picks Marlon Humphrey Replacement at QB

Originally posted on FanNation Raven Country
By Timm Hamm | Last updated 2/24/24

The Baltimore Ravens have some roster decisions to make this offseason and one possibility is that they part ways with corner Marlon Humphrey. His salary might be too much to fit into the budget, although he still plays at a high level.

Although his departure might not be what's best for the team in the short term, it would open up the possibility that general manager Eric DeCosta tries to replace him in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Several outlets have the Ravens selecting a corner with the No. 30 pick in the first round.

ESPN's Field Yates has Baltimore taking Georga corner Kamari Lassiter, while Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team predicts Mizzou's Ennis Rakestraw Jr. CBS Sports' Josh Edwards likes Clemson's Nate Wiggins at No. 30 for the Ravens.

Any of these picks for Baltimore would be aggressive picks - which the Ravens are known for from time to time in the draft.

Adding any defensive back early in the draft is risky, but could be a smart move for Baltimore even if Humphrey stays with the Ravens.

Humphrey is just two years into a five-year, $97.5 million deal with $67 million guaranteed. But he played in just 10 games last year while dealing with an injury. When he's on the field, he's still effective, but playing in just over half the season won't cut it.

Humphrey has been recruited by former teammate and Ravens pass rusher Matthew Judon after he read that Baltimore might move on.

This article first appeared on FanNation Raven Country and was syndicated with permission.

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