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The Browns, Steelers and Bengals will enter the draft with varying game plans.

Ray Lewis, Jonathan Ogden and Ozzie Newsome reflect on the draft that made the Ravens.

When the Ravens are on the clock Thursday night with the sixth overall draft pick in the NFL draft, they'll have several enticing defensive options. Depending on what happens in front of them, the Ravens could choose a relentless pass rusher or a physically imposing defensive end, a freakishly athletic inside linebacker or a lockdown defensive back. Finding the best fit from that group, however, may be more difficult than it sounds. Whether it has to do with health, size, position or ability to

The Ravens are in an identity crisis, one they might begin solving through the upcoming NFL draft.

It didn't seem likely earlier this month, but all of a sudden, it looks like Mississippi tackle Laremy Tunsil could be available for the Ravens.

Because of recent trades made in the top five, the Ravens are in an enviable position with the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday and runs through next Saturday.

In the 2004 and 2009 NFL drafts, Maryland had five players selected. In 2002 and 2006, three Terps were drafted by NFL teams. But in the past four drafts, only four Maryland players have been selected. In the fickle world of scouting and drafting, there can be myriad factors for the drop off: lack of talent, lack of development and, in some cases, lack of luck.

On Wednesday, Mike Daniel was laughing at the absurdity of it, how Charles Tapper -- four-star defensive end prospect at City, All-Big 12 Conference player at

When the Browns traded the second overall draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, it increased the chances that a top defensive player falls to Ravens.

Cyrus Jones Sr. still remembers the curious and disapproving looks, and the murmurs he heard whenever his young son threw a fit.

Three months after relocating to Los Angeles, the Rams have made another huge move.

The NFL draft is now less than a month away, and if you look on the Internet, everybody's an expert.

At least from the outside, the Ravens' worst-case draft scenario would be Joey Bosa, Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack all going in the top five. But the Ravens would still have options.

The NFL draft is now less than a month away, and if you look on the Internet, everybody's an expert.

When he began his NFL draft journey in December, Quinton Jefferson knew there was more at stake for him than other prospects with what he was leaving behind and what lay before him.

In their audition to impress the hordes of NFL scouts and officials at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, former Maryland defensive linemen Yannick Ngakoue and Quinton Jefferson turned in solid performances during defensive linemen workouts.

News and notes on the big decisions facing Kelechi Osemele and the Baltimore Ravens.

"I think everybody is concerned about offensive line play," Seahawks GM John Schneider said.

About 15 minutes apart, Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley and Mississippi's Laremy Tunsil stepped in front of a group of reporters at Lucas Oil Stadium and each claimed to be the best left tackle in the NFL draft.

As he prepares for the NFL draft, former Maryland kicker Brad Craddock is working daily with former Raven Matt Stover. He won't be watching tape of Justin Tucker.

A roundup of the latest NFL mock drafts, and analysis on how the pick would fit with the Ravens.

The Ravens are positioned in NFL draft to add key pieces, but reworking Joe Flacco's contract and clearing cap space are also priorities.

The NFL draft is still about 10 weeks away but the Ravens could be headed for a significant decision.

Four former Maryland players were invited to the NFL scouting combine, which takes place from Feb. 23 to Feb. 29 in Indianapolis, Ind., the NFL announced Thursday. Brad Craddock, Sean Davis, Quinton Jefferson and Yannick Ngakoue all accepted invitations and will attempt to boost their draft stock alongside other top college talent.

When Maryland defensive linemen Quinton Jefferson and Yannick Ngakoue declared for the NFL draft after the end of the season, they joined a bumper crop of talent at the position. And because of that, the pair of former Terps could end up being "bargains" for the teams that draft them, ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said during an appearance on Glenn Clark Radio on Wednesday.

The Ravens may not draft Ohio State's Braxton Miller, but their offense badly needs a player with his skill set.

Annual roster turnover, struggles of rookie class took toll on Ravens during disappointing 2015 season.

The Ravens started Sunday in position to pick eighth in the first round of the NFL draft in April. By day¿s end, they had moved up to sixth.

Ryan Mallett said he's enjoying the opportunity to learn a new system after spending his entire career in "the Belichick tree."

The Ravens need to be concerned with getting one more victory, not moving up several spots in the NFL draft.

Jackie Burkett was the No. 1 NFL draft pick by the Baltimore Colts in 1959.

For Za'Darius Smith, a fourth-round NFL draft pick this year out of Kentucky, it will be his second opportunity to build on a strong performance. In the weeks that followed his big game against the Steelers, when he sacked quarterback Mike Vick on back-to-back plays, Smith's impact waned.

Cornerback Marcus Peters was a Ravens draft target before the Chiefs swooped in. He's excelled in Kansas City.

A shortened junior season at Virginia Tech because of a knee injury doesn't deter cornerback Kendall Fuller from entering the 2016 NFL Draft.

Ravens rookie running back Buck Allen fumbled for the first time in the NFL during a lackluster performance against the Seattle Seahawks.

Where the Ravens stand compared to the other NFL teams that have four wins or fewer.

It doesn't make sense to expect the Ravens to lose just to help their NFL draft standing. It does make sense to work out Ryan Mallett.

A week after adding a veteran backup for Matt Schaub, the Ravens are working out strong-armed quarterback Ryan Mallett.

There are far too many teams struggling to get a good read on where the Ravens will end up picking in the NFL draft.

The Ravens might have found their running backs of the future Monday night in their 33-27 victory against the Browns in Cleveland, as Buck Allen and Terrance West combined for 92 yards on 19 carries.

The Ravens win over the Cleveland Browns was fun, but it hurt their NFL draft pick a lot more than it helped their potential playoff odds.

The Ravens and Browns play on Monday Night Football, but neither team has much reason left to win.

The consensus is that the Ravens should either target a wide receiver, cornerback or pass rusher in this year's draft. But don't forget about offensive tackle.

A fourth-round NFL draft choice out of USC, Buck Allen says he's ready to step in for the rest of the Ravens' season.

Tavon Austin (Dunbar) returns to Baltimore with the St. Louis Rams to play the Ravens.

The Cleveland Browns have decided to start 2014 first-round NFL draft pick Johnny Manziel for the rest of the season.

Through the first three-quarters of its schedule, Maryland has faced its share of dynamic aerial attacks. Bowling Green quarterback Matt Johnson threw for 491 yards in September. Penn State¿s Christian Hackenberg, a likely top pick in April¿s NFL draft, racked up 315 yards a few weeks ago. In mid-October, the Terps had to contend with Ohio State¿s two-pronged attack of J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones.

Former NFL first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin trades in helmet and pads for a brush and canvas.

The Ravens are 1-6 and buried in last place in the AFC North division following their 26-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Monday night. They are a contender for the first overall pick in the NFL draft, not a playoff spot. Their season has been a disaster.