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Like dad, Orlando Brown Jr. headed to Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- During his pre-draft visit to Baltimore, Oklahoma offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. handed general manager Ozzie Newsome a note that included a message about how special it would be if he were to play for the Ravens.

Brown's father, who was nicknamed "Zeus," played six seasons for the Ravens and started for them 13 years ago.

On Friday night, Newsome called Orlando Brown Jr. to inform him that he was selected by Baltimore in the third round. It was a heartfelt homecoming.

"You're not kidding me, are you?