Baltimore Sun reporter Ken Murray ranks the best tight ends in the NFL draft:
1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State: Best combination of receiver/blocker in the draft. He'll be a terrific target in the red zone.
2. Jared Cook, South Carolina: Prone to make the tough catches, Cook has great potential in the passing game, not so much in the run game.
3. James Casey, Rice: Should make his mark as an H-back. Has good pass-catching skills. Is not a blocker.
4. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi: Another prospect who figures to catch better than he blocks.
5. Cornelius Ingram, Florida: Big, strong tight end who missed the 2008 season with a torn knee ligament.
Ravens' needs: Todd Heap's production was down last season, primarily because he was asked to help protect Joe Flacco. Because of that and his injury history, the Ravens are in the market for a tight end who can be a red-zone weapon.
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