The Baltimore Ravens have had a lot of success in the NFL Draft throughout their history.
The Ravens have had some great draft picks, and a lot of those have been steals. A big reason for all their success drafting has been the scouting department, which has been considered one of the best in the league. Justin Tucker is one of the greatest steals in Ravens' history, but he wasn't drafted so he won't be found on this list.
Let's break down the five greatest draft steals in Ravens history.
Honorable Mention: Lamar Jackson (2018, Round 1)
Lamar Jackson has only been in the league for a few years, but he very well could end up at number one on this list when all is said and done. Jackson still hasn't found success in the playoffs yet, but his regular-season stats are hard to ignore.
5. Brandon Stokley (1999, Pick 105)
Brandon Stokley only played a few years for the Ravens, but he was a big reason they came away with a Super Bowl. During the 2001 regular season, Stokley only caught 11 passes, but he was a big key during the Super Bowl in catching three passes, with one being a touchdown.
The Ravens decided to not resign him after the 2002 season and that ended up proving to be a mistake.
4. Adalius Thomas (2000, Pick 186)
Adalius Thomas was a Mr. Do It All for the Ravens after being selected in the sixth round of the 2000 draft.
To start his Baltimore career, he mostly played special teams. In 2003, he was named to the Pro Bowl for his efforts. He also played defensive end and linebacker at a high level. He was a fan favorite but shocked a lot of people when he joined the New England Patriots after the 2006 season.
He played with the Patriots for three seasons before hanging up the cleats and retiring from the NFL.
3. Ladarius Webb (2009, Pick 88)
Ladarius Webb was selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Webb started his career with the Ravens as a kick returner, returning a 95-yard kick for a touchdown in Week 8 of his rookie season. For the Ravens, he played free safety and cornerback and was a game-changer on a very good defense.
He was often overlooked because of all the other playmakers on the defense, but he shouldn't have been. He never was named to a Pro-Bowl or an All-Pro Team, but he was a Super Bowl Champion.
2. Ray Lewis (1996, Pick 26)
When most think of draft steals they think of late-round snipes, but Ray Lewis still deserves a spot on this list. Lewis is one of the greatest, if not the greatest linebacker in NFL history, and the Ravens were able to get him with the 26th overall pick.
Lewis played with the Ravens from 1996 through 2010 before hanging up the cleats. He was a 13-time Pro-Bowler, seven-time All-Pro, two-time Super Bowl Champion, and two-time defensive player of the year.
He should have been a top pick in that draft. The Ravens getting him at 26 changed their entire franchise forever.
1. Jermaine Lewis (1996, Pick 153)
The same year the Ravens selected Ray Lewis, they also had another draft steal, Jermaine Lewis. He is the great kicker returner in team history, including an 84-yard kick return in their Super Bowl victory against the New York Giants.
Lewis wasn't a standout catching the ball, but he did enough to at least contribute there. In 1997 and 1998, Lewis had at least 40 catches.
Lewis spent six years with the Ravens and goes down as the greatest draft steal in Ravens history.
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