Ken Zalis shares his initial seven-round NFL mock draft for the Baltimore Ravens, including three options for every pick. This came prior to the announcement of compensatory picks.

Round 1, Pick 14
Might Be: Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati, CB
Could Be: Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa, OT
The Pick: Travon Walker, Georgia, EDGE

Round 2, Pick 45
Might Be: Tariq Woolen, UTSA, CB
Could Be: Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State, EDGE
The Pick: Daniel Faalele, Minnesota, OT

Round 3, Pick 76
Might Be: Phidarian Mathis, Alabama, IDL
Could Be: Drake Jackson, USC, EDGE
The Pick: Mario Goodrich, Clemson, CB

Round 3, Pick 99
Might Be: Troy Andersen, Montana State, LB
Could Be: Quay Walker, Georgia, LB
The Pick: Cole Strange, Chattanooga, IOL

Round 4, Pick 117
Might Be: Spencer Burford, UTSA, IOL
Could Be: Josh Jobe, Alabama, CB
The Pick: Nick Cross, Maryland, S

Round 4, Pick 126
Might Be: Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA, IDL
Could Be: Lecitus Smith, Virginia Tech, IOL
The Pick: Jelani Woods, Virginia, TE

Round 4, Pick 138
Might Be: Dameon Pierce, Florida, RB
Could Be: Rachaad White, Arizona State, RB
The Pick: Matt Waletzko, North Dakota St, OT

Round 4, Pick 140
Might Be: Justin Shaffer, Georgia, IOL
Could Be: Max Mitchell, Louisiana, OT
The Pick: Coby Bryant, Cincinnati, CB

Round 6, Pick 194
Might Be: Cade Mays, Tennessee, IOL
Could Be: Pierre Strong Jr., South Dakota St, RB
The Pick: Alex Wright, UAB, EDGE

Some notes:

• The offensive line needs work. Do the Ravens address it in free agency?
• The Ravens have nine draft picks, with four of them in the first 100 picks.
• Adding playmakers at running back and tight end in Rounds 4-6 should be a priority.
• This is a deep draft for cornerbacks.
• Interior defensive line is a top priority, but the board wasn’t kind and I don’t think it’s a deep position in this year’s draft.
• You can never have enough defensive backs or edge rushers, so if the Ravens add to those positions, no one should be surprised.
• BPA (best player available) is always going to be a Ravens strategy, especially in Round 1.

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