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Ravens draft history: Best and worst WR picks

Who were the best picks and biggest mistakes in the Ravens' 20 years of drafts? Columnist Mike Preston will break it down by position over the next two weeks.

By Mike Preston

Apr 20, 2016

• Sports

Ravens' 20th season is an awful lot like their 10th

The Ravens' 20th season in the NFL is going a lot like their 10th season went in 2005.

By Alexander Pyles

Nov 30, 2015

• Sports

Jaguars have the kind of young receivers the Ravens are searching for

The Jacksonville Jaguars' new regime under coach Gus Bradley and general manager Dave Caldwell created a scheme that allowed their young receivers to grow into one of the game's most feared groups after just 24 games together. On Sunday, that will stand in contrast with the Ravens' group of largely street free agents left in the absence of injured veteran Steve Smith Sr. and first-round pick Breshad Perriman.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 13, 2015

• Steve Smith Sr.

Steve Smith Sr. nears top 10 in all-time receiving yards

Wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., playing in perhaps his final NFL season, is padding some potential-Hall-of-Fame statistics this year with the Ravens.

By Alexander Pyles

Oct 30, 2015

• Sports

The top 10 headlines of the Ravens' offseason

With just a couple of weeks remaining until training camp begins, let's review the top 10 news stories associated with the team this offseason.

By Alexander Pyles

Jul 16, 2015

• Sports

Ravens rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman eyes starting job

Perriman is eyeing a starting job and is hoping to make an immediate impact as a deep threat and otherwise following an offseason where he flashed playmaking skills and explosiveness along with a tendency to lose his concentration and drop passes.

By Aaron Wilson

Jul 6, 2015

• Sports

Ravens pick WR Breshad Perriman in first round of NFL draft

Ten years since last picking a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft, the Ravens used the 26th overall selection on Central Florida's Breshad Perriman, considered one of the fastest players in the draft.

By Jeff Zrebiec

May 1, 2015

• Sports

Ravens will stick to tried, true philosophy

Since trading back into the 2003 first round to select Kyle Boller backfired, the Ravens have stuck with drafting solid, consistent players.

By Mike Preston

Apr 29, 2015

• Sports

After emphasizing defense, it might be time for Ravens to draft offensive firepower

As they prepare for this year's draft, which gets underway with Thursday's first round, the Ravens seemingly have more needs on offense than defense. They want another running back and a tight end and they are thin on outside targets for quarterback Joe Flacco. If there was a draft where the Ravens would target offense, this would seemingly be it.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 26, 2015

• Sports

Once a 'crapshoot,' finding wide receivers in NFL draft 'is easier now'

The Ravens' inability to draft and develop an elite wide receiver is one of the few blemishes on general manager Ozzie Newsome's resume. But last year's NFL rookie class is changing the perception of drafting a receiver.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Apr 20, 2015

• Sports

With NFL draft nearing and wide receiver needed, history is no help to Ravens

Whenever it comes to selecting wide receivers in the NFL draft, the Ravens consistently have dropped the ball.

By Mike Preston

Apr 12, 2015

• Sports

Believe it or not, Ravens have drafted offense more often than defense

General manager Ozzie Newsome on Wednesday said he did not realize the Ravens had not taken an offensive player in the first round of the NFL draft since selecting Michael Oher in 2009.

By Alexander Pyles

Apr 9, 2015

• Sports

Defensive backs, receivers might interest Ravens as scouting combine begins

The Ravens have several roster decisions to make and NFL draft prospects to consider as the scouting combine begins Wednesday.

By Aaron Wilson

Feb 17, 2015

• Maryland

Ravens: Torrey Smith's work ethic sets him apart

• Maryland

Former Ravens WR Clayton retires

• Sports

Former Ravens first-rounder Mark Clayton retiring

• Sports

Getting the right player in the draft is a labor of love for NFL teams

As general manager Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens put the finishing touches on their draft board in preparation for Thursday's 2013 NFL draft, there is a new class of collegiate prospects who have smitten Ravens scouts, coaches and front-office decision-makers. The scouting process is long, tiring and taxing, but each spring, there are players like Yanda who become the object of the Ravens' eye and other NFL teams.

• Maryland

Former Ravens WR Clayton back healthy, eager to return to the field

• Sports

Chargers wideout Danario Alexander has been a hit in past three games

Alexander has 15 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns since signing with San Diego on Nov. 1

• Sports

Ravens' Torrey Smith just getting started

Ravens wide receiver Torry Smith stands out because of his work ethic

• Sports

Catching up with ... Mark Clayton

Former Ravens receiver played pivotal part in game vs. Texans in 2005

• Maryland

Ravens: Stephen Hill an interesting option

• Sports

Examining 16 years of Ravens draft trends

While doing my homework on the Ravens and their history in the NFL draft, I spent a little time exploring our Ravens draft database (sorry for the shameless plug, but it's pretty neat feature if you haven't checked it out). In no particular order, here are some trends and random factoids from the 126 picks they've made in 16 years.

• Sports

Ravens draft preview: wide receivers and tight ends

• Sports

Torrey Smith won't be slowed — even by hair pulling

Maryland grad sets new Ravens franchise record for rookie receiving yards

• Sports

Game 9: Ravens suffer stunning letdown in Seattle

• Sports

Five Things We Learned in the Ravens 37-7 win over the Rams

• Football

Coffee Companion (9/1): Orioles welcome Bundy with 13-0 loss

The Orioles lost to the Blue Jays, 13-0, on Wednesday night. It was their most lopsided shutout loss since July 4, 2006. ... The Orioles introduced first-round draft pick Dylan Bundy to Baltimore during the game. ... The Orioles dealt Michael Gonzalez to the Rangers in a waiver trade for reliever Pedro Strop. ... Rookie Tyrod Taylor, who will get the majority of the snaps in Thursday night's preseason game in Atlanta, is out to prove he's a viable No. 2 quarterback. ... Maryland tailback D.J. Adams and offensive lineman Cody Blue were suspended for Monday night's season opener against Miami for violating team rules.

• Sports

Ravens may be prepared to have T. Smith start at wideout

Torrey Smith, a rookie out of Maryland, has adapted quickly and brings a new dimension to the Ravens' offense

• Buck Showalter

O's tidbits: Roberts, Duchscherer, Scott, Hardy, Erbe, Notre Dame's Rudy, ex-Raven Clayton, Hollywood's Harris

• Torrey Smith

Ravens assign jersey numbers to draft picks

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens receive two fifth-round compensatory picks

• Free Agency

Restricted free agent recap

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens expected to give up 5th-round pick to complete Wilson trade

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens sign WR Brandon Jones

• Baltimore Ravens

The need for speed at wideout

• Anquan Boldin

Reserving playing time for Houshmandzadeh, Stallworth

• Troy Smith

Troy Smith gets his wish

• Fantasy Sports

Fantasy Fodder: God, fantasy football is fun

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens top my latest NFL power rankings

• Mark Clayton

Former Ravens WR Mark Clayton out for season

• Baltimore Ravens

Coffee Companion -- 10/11

• Baltimore Ravens

Coffee Companion -- 10/6

• Los Angeles Rams

Mark Clayton on pace for monster season with Rams

• Michael Vick

Fantasy Fodder: Vick's value, play Flacco and more

• Baltimore Ravens

Bengals corners Hall, Joseph will challenge Ravens

• Baltimore Ravens

Five things to watch: Ravens v. Bengals -- Part I

• NFL

NFL power rankings: a week late, but a week wiser

• Los Angeles Rams

Mark Clayton sets new career high for Rams

• Baltimore Ravens

Ravens-Jets primer