The Baltimore Ravens went 14-2 in the 2019 regular season. That was the best record in the entire NFL.
Due to that, they have the 28th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, just because they know what pick they have, doesn't mean they know who they will be taking.
That leaves some mystery to the whole proceedings. Let's try to figure out who the Ravens will take with that pick. What does the best team of the 2019 regular season need?
Who will Baltimore select with the number 28 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft? Let's get to predicting.
As previously mentioned, the Ravens were the best team in 2019 NFL regular season. They were second in the NFL in total offensive yards (6,521) and first in points per game (33.2). Due to that, you can probably rule out offense.
So they'll be going defense, right? Not so fast. Baltimore was one of the best defensive teams as well. They allowed the fourth fewest yards allowed per game (300.6), and the third fewest points per game (17.6).
Still, though, the defense was not as efficient as the offense. There are certainly a few more holes on the defensive side of the ball.
One position they could definitely use a little bit of an upgrade at is linebacker. Lucky for them, there is a player who could fall right into their lap at 28. A player that they could plug in immediately who would fit into the system like a glove.
I'm talking about Kenneth Murray.
Murray was a linebacker at Oklahoma. There, he had three very productive seasons. That includes a 2018 year that saw him rack up an incredible 155 tackles (12.5 for loss) to go along with 4.5 sacks, as well as two pass deflections and one forced fumble.
Last season saw Murray once again dominate. He recorded 102 tackles (17 for loss) this time, to go along with four sacks and four pass deflections.
What makes him so perfect for Baltimore is the style of play though.
Murray can play both inside and outside. He has great speed and athleticism for his 6'2″, 243 lb frame. Not only that, but he's a menace against the run, while working well against the pass. Murray has shown he can get to the quarterback, but can also help in coverage if needed.
The Ravens also already have a great defense. So the pressure would not be on Murray to perform at an elite level right now.
That helps him get acclimated to the NFL, without hurting the Ravens. They get someone that can help immediately, but won't have too much pressure and be allowed to grow. Not only does he help immediately, but Murray has potential to blossom into a superstar a short ways down the road.
Murray fits perfectly in Baltimore's defense, and he should be available with the 28th overall pick. That sounds like a match to me.
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