I wanted to write a post on how the Ravens have been drafting on day 2, since Eric DeCosta has taken over as GM. I think we can universally say that we have definitely improved our drafting on day two.
2019:
Day 2 didn't start off well for Eric DeCosta's first draft. He didn't have a 2nd round pick after using in in 2018 as part of the draft capital to trade up into the 1st round and select Lamar Jackson. Both Jalen Ferguson and Miles Boykin busted.
2020:
Day 2 in 2020 was much better. We traded Hayden Hurst for a 2nd round pick and used that selection to draft J.K. Dobbins, who is already the starter and a very good one at that. On day 3 we were able to land Justin Madubuike who has a bright future. Devin Duvernay has played in the offense and i wouldn't call him a bust, but he hasn't come along as quickly as a 3rd rounder could have. Malik Harris seems to be a bust, but this season we will know for sure.
2021:
Day 2: The 2nd round pick from 2021 was used to trade up into the first round with KC and select Odafe Oweh. In the 3rd round we selected Ben Cleveland and Brandon Stephens. Brandon Stephens had a lot of playing time and seemed to progress nicely in the latter part of the season, once Elliott went down and he assumed the role. It's too soon to evaluate Ben Cleveland.
2022:
Way too soon to evaluate, but both Ojabo and Jones could be high level starters for a very long time.