The Ravens selected six prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, their smallest class since 2009, and it's one that General Manager Eric DeCosta came away quite pleased with.
Just when it looked like the Ravens were going to make only their original five picks, Baltimore traded back into the seventh round, parting ways with a reported sixth round selection in next year's draft, to take another offensive lineman.
Here's who the Ravens selected:
Round 1 (No. 22) – WR Zay Flowers, Boston College
Flowers is an electric playmaker in a smaller package. He has elite route-running, run after catch, and big-play potential. He'll immediately contribute to the Ravens offense in tandem with Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman.
Round 3 (No. 86) – LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson
Simpson is a freakishly athletic and versatile linebacker who can run and hit in Mike Macdonald's defense and is expected to be a standout special teams player.
Round 4 (No. 124) – OLB Tavius Robinson, Ole Miss
Robinson is a big-bodied (6-foot-6) edge rusher from Canada who blossomed at Ole Miss after moving to the States. The Ravens see a player with a lot of upside.
Round 5 (No. 157) – CB Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford
Kelly was a four-year starter at Stanford who had a fantastic junior season and proved at the Senior Bowl, where he was a practice player of the week, that he is a sticky, tough, and versatile man-to-man corner.
Round 6 (No. 199) – OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Oregon
Aumavae-Laulu is a big, powerful blocker who has primarily played at right tackle but the Ravens see having the flexibility to shift inside to guard. He'll be another developmental talent in Baltimore's offensive lineman pipeline.
Round 7 (No. 229) – OL Andrew Vorhees, USC
Vorhees (6-foot-6, 310 pounds) was an AP All-American last season as a bulldozing guard. Vorhees tore his ACL at the Combine and still did 38 reps on the bench press afterwards. He will sit out the entire 2023 season, but could be a starter down the line.
Check out these photos of all the picks that the Ravens selected for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs with the ball against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Boston College won 26-19.
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) struts into the end zone as he scores a touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C.
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers holds up a jersey after being chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 22nd overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) plays during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson (22) pressures South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Clemson, S.C.
Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson, right, and safety Tyler Venables, left, reacts in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in Atlanta.
Clemson's Trenton Simpson tackles Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Boston.
Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Mississippi defensive lineman Tavius Robinson (95) plays against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough, right, has his pass attempt broken up by Mississippi defensive end Tavius Robinson, left, during the second half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022, in Houston.
Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) is sacked by Mississippi defensive end Tavius Robinson (95) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta.
Mississippi defensive end Tavius Robinson (95) is shown during an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28.
Mississippi defensive lineman Tavius Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, right,brings down Vanderbilt running back Re'Mahn Davis (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (17) against Arizona State during an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.
Stanford Cardinal cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (17) defends during an NCAA football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.
Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (17) runs on the field in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colgate in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.
Washington State running back Max Borghi, left, carries the ball while pressured by Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
Oregon offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, left, blocks Washington State defensive lineman Jesus Echevarria during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29.
Oregon offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (71) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz.
Oregon offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (71) prepares to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.
Oregon offensive lineman Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu prepares to block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.
Oregon football player Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (71) participates in the 40-yard dash at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.
Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) lines up against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City.
Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City.
FILE - Southern California offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees (72) blocks during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Vorhees was voted to The Associated Press All Pac-12 team, in results announced Friday, Dec. 10.
Southern California left tackle Andrew Vorhees (72) blocks California linebacker Cameron Goode (19) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif.
