2005 Record: 6-10
Points For: 265
Points Against: 299
Rushing Yards PG: 100.3
Rushing Yards Allowed PG: 99.4
Passing Yards PG: 193.0
Passing Yards Allowed PG: 184.9
Drafted:
1.12 (12) - Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon (from Cleveland) 
2.24 (56) - Chris Chester, OL, Oklahoma (from N.Y. Giants) 
3.23 (87) - David Pittman, CB, Northwestern St. (from N.Y. Giants) 
4.14 (111) - Demetrius Williams, WR, Oregon  
4.35 (132) - P.J. Daniels, RB, Georgia Tech (Compensatory Selection) 
5.13 (146) - Dawan Landry, S, Georgia Tech  
5.34 (166) - Quinn Sypniewski, TE, Colorado (Compensatory Selection) 
6.34 (203) - Sam Koch, P, Nebraska (Compensatory Selection) 
6.39 (208) - Derrick Martin, CB, Wyoming (Compensatory Selection) 
7.11 (219) - Ryan LaCasse, DE, Syracuse
Comments:
Ray Lewis, ask and ye shall receive.  Lewis asked the organization to get him a big defensive lineman to free him up and contain blockers and the Ravens accommodated.  Naturally, the decision wasn’t going to be based solely on Lewis’ wishes, but because Ngata is pretty good AKA pretty huge.  While Ngata lacks explosion off the snap, he does have some speed, which allow him to put some legit pressure on the opposing quarterback. 

Chester is a converted tight end that is athletic and fast.  However, he is still inexperienced at the offensive line position and will need time to grow there.  So, don’t expect him to be starting any time soon.  However, don’t be surprised to see him lined up as an eligible receiver at the line as part of some trickery and getting the pass thrown to him.

Pittman has very good coverage skills and will probably play the nickel for the
Ravens.  Williams is largely being heralded as a steal in the fourth for the Ravens due to his size and the production he had at Oregon.  Daniels did lead the ACC in rushing in 2004, so that’s saying something about his ability to run.  Add the fact that he has the ability to catch balls out of the backfield and we might have something here.  Too bad Daniels won’t get any chances this season with both Jamal Lewis and Mike Anderson on the team.

Landry is a decent defensive back that should be a steady NFL player when he gets on the field.  A lack of speed is what’s keeping him off it on the regular.  Sypniewski will only see the field as a blocker, not a pass-catching tight end.  Koch is a kicker… no need to explain, right?  Martin is a work in progress, although he does have some good upside. LaCaase has good speed and athletic ability, but may only be the one that gets everyone elses bags on road hames.
ENDSCORE GRADE: B