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The Ravens' first-day picks

Joe Flacco


• Position: Quarterback

• Chosen: First round, 18th overall

• College: Delaware

• Size: 6 feet 6, 235 pounds

• 2007 passing statistics: 4,263 yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions, .635 completion percentage.

• Strengths: Best arm in the draft, ideal size, throws very accurate deep ball. Very heady player. Took Delaware to the Division I Football Championship Subdivision championship game.

• Weaknesses: Level of his Championship Subdivision competition is a concern. Started his college career at Bowl Subdivision Pittsburgh but transferred to Delaware after it looked as if he would be a reserve behind Tyler Palko until his senior year. Flacco faced only one Bowl Subdivision team last season (434 yards, four TD passes vs. Navy). Also, he split his snaps under center and in the shotgun, a concern for some.

Ray Rice


• Position: Running back

• Chosen: Second round, 55th overall

• College: Rutgers

• Size: 5 feet 8, 199 pounds

• 2007 rushing statistics: 2,012 yards, 380 carries, 24 touchdowns.

• Strengths: Excelled in big games. Got better each season. Durable.

• Weaknesses: Size. He could take a beating, but if used right could provide a good 1-2 punch with Willis McGahee. Wasn't asked to catch the ball much out of the backfield. Had just 37 catches in three seasons.

Related topic galleries: Willis McGahee, Colleges and Universities

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