[Lefty Noob]

2007 Baltimore Ravens Draft Picks
Rd Pk (Ov) Player Pos School Notes
1 29 (29) Ben Grubbs OG Auburn
3 10 (74) Yamon Figurs WR Kansas St. (from Buffalo through Detroit)
3 23 (86) Marshal Yanda OG Iowa (from Denver through Jacksonville)
4 35 (134) Antwan Barnes LB Florida Intl. (Compensatory Selection)
4 38 (137) Leron Mcclain FB Alabama (Compensatory Selection)
5 37 (174) Troy Smith QB Ohio St. (Compensatory Selection)
6 33 (207) Prescott Burgess OLB Michigan (Compensatory Selection)

[Lefty Noob]

Grubbs is an OK talent, but he's a pure guard. Figurs is a speedy guy who can return kicks but is smallish in size, while Yanda can play inside or outside on the offensive line and can be a real force if he gets stronger. They did okay, but not great.

[simple simon]

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good to see a kid from Iowa in there

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Baltimore Ravens 2007 NFL Draft Review
Kansas.com, KS - 12 hours ago
Analysis: The Ravens may have lucked out in not completing a maneuver to land Brady Quinn, since his presence could have caused some division in a locker room where Steve McNair still commands great respect. The selection of Smith in the fifth-round looks like a great one, since the Heisman winner will have the ability to learn at McNair's feet for a couple of years while the Ravens have time to assess whether he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL. The pick of Grubbs was a prudent one for a team that needs some blockers for Willis McGahee, and the selection of Figurs pretty much means B.J. Sams is looking for a job. Apart from Smith, the most significant second-day pick was that of McClain, who should be the starter at fullback following the free agent defection of Ovie Mughelli. Elsewhere, the team will hope that Barnes and/or Burgess can develop into potential starters in a linebacking corps undergoing a transition.

Bottom Line: The Ravens' past draft success makes any criticism of them difficult, but the fact that no definite impact players were added to the aging defense raises some questions.

Wed, 02 May 2007 22:45:14 GMT

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[Tuck4Bama]

Le 'Ron McClain

Le'Ron McClain, one of two fourth-round picks by the Ravens, was considered one of the two best fullbacks in the draft. Of course, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome would like him because he is from Alabama, Newsome's alma mater. McClain is huge at 6 feet, 265 pounds. He is strong and could become a dominant lead blocker. He has enough athletic ability to also become an H-back. He also catches the ball well. The drawback is that he runs upright and needs some work on his technique. But overall he'll be a good addition for the Ravens, especially inside the red zone.

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