The Ravens’ 2018 draft class is getting high grades.
But instant good vibes soon turn to hard work. Because, as good as Baltimore’s 12 picks look on paper, they’re going to need to improve to excel in the NFL.
Here’s the top question for each rookie and what they’ll need to prove, starting at this weekend’s rookie minicamp:
How much can he immediately contribute?
The Ravens need a pass-catching tight end to emerge immediately, and history suggests it’s a tough jump to make at the position. Maxx Williams holds the Ravens franchise record for tight end rookie production when he posted 32 catches for 268 yards and one touchdown in 2015.