The Baltimore Ravens picked Chris McAlister with the 10th pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. The year before the Ravens had drafted Duane Starks with the 10th pick. In back to back years the Ravens secured a dynamic duo at cornerback which helped to build the 2000 Super Bowl winning defense.
McAlister was a signature hit for Newsome in the NFL Draft. He made three Pro Bowls and was with the Ravens until 2008. He had 26 interceptions in his career and he scored seven defensive touchdowns. McAlister was one of the toughest cornerbacks in football. To this day, the argument could be made that McAlister was the best cornerback in team history,
The Ravens didn’t have a second or a third round pick.