Post-draft grade: B+
Summary: Given what we saw of Jimmy Smithwhen he finally got healthy, plus one big-time steal, this draft is looking better than I had graded it.Torrey Smith was a guy I thought might be gone in the first round, and the Ravens got a lot of value when they got him late in Round 2. In terms of value and early production, he’s one of the steals of the draft so far, with 841 yards receiving as a rookie. His speed has really added a dimension to that offense that it desperately needed. But Smith isn’t even the biggest steal here — that would be Pernell McPhee. The Ravens got the 3-4 defensive end with the No. 165 overall pick, and although he split reps, when he was on the field, he often played at a Pro Bowl level. If Jimmy Smith hadn’t gotten healthy and picked off two passes in his three starts, I’d have more hesitation. But you’re talking about three potential big-time players (and early returns) out of a draft in which the Ravens didn’t pick until No. 27, and they were still a playoff team. That’s pretty solid.
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