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Ravens' gamble on QB Kyle Boller in 2003 held back franchise for years

Breaking down the riskiest draft move by the Baltimore Ravens over their 20-year franchise history:

Round/overall selection: First, 19th

Did the risk pay off: Definitely not. The quarterback-needy Ravens tried to get Byron Leftwich in the top 10 before a phone fiasco involving the Jacksonville Jaguars halted Baltimore's attempt to trade up for him. That led to one of the more aggressive and regrettable moves in team history. Later in the first round, the Ravens jumped up 22 spots to No. 19 overall for Boller, a strong-armed but inaccurate passer.