This is the last draft in Baltimore Ravens history in which Ozzie Newsome will be their general manager, as the veteran scout intends to transition into more of a background role beginning in the 2019 season. Taking over the job at that time will be his long-time protégé, Eric DeCosta.
And the last draft he will ever be primarily responsible for is going to feature just one compensatory draft pick, in the sixth round. The Ravens are known for being the team more than any other in the past to really work the compensatory pick formula to maximize their value, so it seems an unfitting finale to his tenure.