If the 2022 NFL draft started today, the Baltimore Ravens would have 10 picks at their disposal to address multiple needs. Their roster needs upgrades at a few different positions, and those picks should give the team enough ammunition to draft a plethora of solid players, as well as move up and down the draft board as they please.
As part of the draft process, the Senior Bowl is always a very important event to get a glimpse of some of the best prospects in the country. When listing out one 2022 Senior Bowl prospect that each NFL team should covet, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report chose University of Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt for Baltimore. When explaining his choice, Ballentine first talked about some of the defensive line talent that the Ravens had on their roster in 2021.
“Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams and Justin Ellis were three of the four interior defensive lineman who played the most snaps in Baltimore this season. All three are over the age of 30…Justin Madubuike was the only lineman under 30 to play more than 40 percent of the defensive snaps and he rewarded them with three sacks.”
Ballentine then talks about what Wilder would bring to Baltimore if he is indeed selected by the team during the draft.
“They could have an even more dynamic presence in Devonte Wyatt. The defensive tackle was on Bruce Feldman of The Athletic’s “freaks list” in part because of his 4.87 40-yard dash time last offseason and 31-inch vertical at 6’3″ and 307 pounds…Wyatt was an integral part of Georgia’s attacking 3-4 defense that was the best in college football. The Ravens also play an attacking style of defense. He could pair with Madubuike to create a scary, young combination on the interior.”
Wyatt totaled 113 total tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles while at Georgia. He is a force to deal with inside, and can generate pressure on the interior, which is something that the Ravens have lacked in recent seasons. He is also a very versatile player, and could fit in almost anywhere in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme. Baltimore will almost certainly invest in their defensive line this offseason, and Wyatt would be a great piece to add.