Pundit Projects Ravens' First Three Draft Picks

"With all due respect to Jackson, a plug-and-play guy at a position of significant need, the goal was to get an edge rusher here. … Jackson, meanwhile, would be a safe and sound selection for a Baltimore team that may need to replace Stanley and Patrick Mekari, along with reserves Ben Cleveland and Josh Jones. Jackson has played tackle at a high level, but he profiles as an NFL guard with Pro Bowl potential.

"He's 6-foot-4, 315 pounds and has the athleticism and skill set to succeed in any scheme. The Ravens haven't picked a guard in the first round since Ben Grubbs in 2007. Given where they are as a team, it makes sense to grab an immediate starter and offensive line upgrade."

"This isn't a great or deep cornerback class. If the Ravens, who will likely lose starter Brandon Stephens to free agency, want to add an immediate contributor in this draft, they'll have to strike early. Amos is one of several corners — Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston, East Carolina's Shavon Revel Jr. and Florida State's Azareye'h Thomas are among the others — expected to be drafted in the second round.

"At 6-foot-1, 195 pounds and with 4.43 speed, Amos is an outside cornerback who specializes in press coverage and has the length and speed to disrupt receivers and take away deep completions. He and 2024 first-round pick Nate Wiggins on the outside with veteran Marlon Humphrey in the slot would make for a very talented and fast Ravens cornerback group."

"Day 2 edge rushers haven't produced a whole lot for the Ravens in recent years, but Swinson has the measurables (6-foot-4, 255 pounds) and talent to change that. He broke out in his fifth college season with 8 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and 58 tackles. He followed that up with a strong showing at the combine last week.