Hurst was arguably the best and most complete tight end in this year’s draft class – and Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens thought so as well.
After trading back twice to improve their draft capital the Ravens selected the tight end they had their eye on the whole time. Having a true pass catching threat from both the in-line and slot positions is an area that the Ravens have lacked tremendously since the loss of Dennis Pitta.
Nonetheless, Benjamin Watson, who signed this offseason as a free agent with the Saints, led the Ravens last year in Receptions (61) and was second in receiving yards (522); so it’s obvious there was a hole to be filled.