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The Ravens are expected to receive three or four compensatory picks -- likely four -- which would bring their number of picks for next month's NFL draft to 12. That's a lot of ammo for general manager Ozzie Newsome should the Ravens choose to move up, down and all around or acquire more picks for next year¿s NFL draft. Here is a look at what the Ravens have done in the past when they entered a draft with nine or more draft picks.

The Baltimore Ravens conducted a meeting at the NFL scouting combine with Florida State defensive end Brandon Jenkins, a potential second-round to third-round draft target.

World Championships can set players up for lifelong success but, for some of the 2001 Ravens, it can also serve as an insurmountable monument to future satisfaction

Of the 54 players on the Ravens' active roster, only four have been to a Super Bowl. And only one was there last year.

As the Baltimore Ravens make their final preparations before leaving for New Orleans on Monday, comparisons to the 2000 squad are inevitable. That's what happens when a community has waited 12 years for a return to the Super Bowl.

Former Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach Jack Del Rio is running the Broncos' defense

Ray Lewis, the legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker, said he'll retire after this season.

As the Ravens prepare for Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the latest chapter of what many consider the NFL's best rivalry, The Sun caught up this week with several participants from the series to get some of their memories from past meetings.

But the Ravens have won two of their last three trips to Pittsburgh, and if they can add a third win Sunday night, they might point to the Flacco-to-Smith play with eight seconds left as the catalyst to their success.

After an encouraging game against the New England Patriots where Flacco wasn't sacked and rarely hit, he sustained several big hits as the offensive line regularly broke down Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns.

In a moving ceremony in front of 70,944 rain-soaked fans, Jamal Lewis was inducted into the Ravens¿ Ring of Honor at halftime of the their game against the Cleveland Brownson Thursday night.

On the eve of his induction into the Ravens' Ring of Honor during halftime of the teams' Thursday Night Football game against Cleveland, former running back Jamal Lewis was honored by the team Wednesday night at Smyth Jewelers in Timonium.

On a cool, clear day made for football, Art Modell was laid to rest. Just 12 hours after the Ravens won their opener, 44-13 over the Cincinnati Bengals, more than 400 people — including quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice and linebacker Ray Lewis — gathered at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation to pay homage to Modell, the team's former owner, who died at 87 on Sept. 6.

Best rookie seasons in Ravens history

The Ravens will induct running back Jamal Lewis, the leading rusher in franchise history, into their Ring of Honor before their Week 4 game this season.

After the Ravens decide on their second and third-round picks on Day Two of the draft Friday night, they'll allow one of the franchise's most beloved players to spread the word to everyone else.

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.

Of the Ravens' remaining opponents, the toughest might be the 6-7 San Diego Chargers, who were the consesus favorites to win the AFC West before the season.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs recorded his third three-sack game of the season in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. With 13 sacks in 13 games, Suggs has already passed his previous single-season high of 12, which was set back in 2003, his rookie year. Peter Boulware's franchise record is now just out of his grasp. Here's a quick look at the opposition as Suggs chases down the Ravens¿ single-season sack record.

Suggs is within 2 sacks of Peter Boulware's franchise record

Baltimore Ravens: Ozzie Newsome is the patriarch of one of the NFL's most bountiful coaching trees, an impressive and expanding group of former Ravens assistants now having success as head coaches elsewhere.

The Ravens take center stage Monday night against the Jaguars. All eyes will be on them in the nationally televised game as they have a chance to show that they're the AFC's best team.

Harassing opponents into turnovers is a familar formula for the Ravens

Ravens: The Ravens freed room under the salary cap and will focus on star QB, tailback

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs honored after recording three sacks against the Steelers

Ravens rookies look forward for their first practice in front of fans Working out at M&T Bank Stadium will make Saturday an 'emotional day' for newcomers

While most agree on the top three Ravens of all time, there's room for debate after that

Matt Stover will announce his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, formally ending the memorable career of one of the greatest players in Ravens history.

Kevin Cowherd: Kicker Matt Stover stands toe-to-toe with greatest Ravens of all time

In what I hope will become a Friday staple at Baltimore Sports Blitz, I¿¿¿ll give you a top-five list for a Baltimore sports-related category to discuss. I'm feeling drafty this week, so let's tackle the best draft picks in Ravens history.