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Baltimore Ravens 2006 NFL Draft Review

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1 - Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon (6-4, 338); 2 - Chris Chester, C, Oklahoma (6-3, 303); 3 - David Pittman, CB, Northwestern State (5-11, 182); 4 - Demetrius Williams, WR, Oregon (6-2, 197); 4 - P.J. Daniels, RB, Georgia Tech (5-10, 214); 5 - Dawan Landry, FS, Georgia Tech (6-1, 220); 5 - Quinn Sypniewski, TE, Colorado (6-6, 268); 6 - Sam Koch, P, Nebraska (5-11, 225); 6 - Derrick Martin, CB, Wyoming (5-10, 198); 7 - Ryan LaCasse, DE/OLB, Syracuse (6-2, 257)

Analysis: Ray Lewis got his wish with the selection of Ngata, as the middle linebacker will once again have a huge defensive tackle to make plays behind. The selection of Chester seems to be less of a natural fit, since the most glaring need along the offensive line was not an interior lineman but a tackle to help protect the quarterback. Pittman is an intriguing talent who could make a lot of plays as a nickel corner playing in a secondary with Ed Reed, Chris McAlister, and Samari Rolle. Some considered Williams to be the fourth- best receiver in the draft behind Santonio Holmes, Sinorice Moss, and Chad Jackson, and thus must be considered a steal in the fourth round. Of the other second-day picks, the most interesting one is Koch, who carried a high punting average as a senior but was not widely considered to be one of the best players available at that position.

Bottom Line: Still no right tackle candidates to improve the offense, but Ngata gives the defense a chance to be dominant again.

Grade: B+

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