Ravens GM Eric DeCosta calls No. 14 pick a 'sweet spot'
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta sees the No. 14 NFL Draft pick as a 'sweet spot' to strengthen the team around Lamar Jackson.
DeCosta Calls No. 14 Pick a 'Sweet Spot' for Ravens in NFL Draft Speaking at the team's predraft luncheon, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta pointed to the team's position at No. 14 overall as a key opportunity to strengthen the roster around quarterback Lamar Jackson.
" Well, I think it's positioned that way," DeCosta said. " When we look at it at [pick] 14… that's typically a different type of player that you can get. Looking at the board, we see tremendous value offensive-line-wise… receiver-wise… So, I feel like it's a sweet spot for us.
We have a chance to address some positions early on, but also, I'm excited about what we see in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds as well. " DeCosta added that increased collaboration with the coaching staff, led by Jesse Minter, has helped expand the team's board and overall draft flexibility — giving Baltimore multiple paths to upgrade its supporting cast. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta on No.
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