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Matt Vensel's NFL Mock Draft

Matt Vensel's NFL Mock Draft

This year's NFL scouting combine begins Wednesday, unofficially marking the start of draft speculation season. Before the prospects are poked and prodded, though, staff writer Matt Vensel has taken his first crack at predicting the first round of April's NFL draft. (This mock draft does not account for potential trades.) And remember, these are called "mock" drafts for a reason. Try not to take them too seriously.

 

Ravens will do more than scout next generation at combine

The football world's focus returns to Indianapolis this week, where more than 300 NFL hopefuls will participate in the annual scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti along with GM Ozzie Newsome, team President Dick Ca...

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti along with GM Ozzie Newsome, team President Dick Cass and head coach John Harbaugh answered questions about the team's future. (Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun video)

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Ravens, Flacco's agent to chat at scouting combine

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For Ravens, replacing Ricky Williams is simple: bring back Le'Ron McClain

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Terrell Owens says he can still play, cites Ravens as team that could've used him

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