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NFL Power Rankings: 2017 Pre-NFL Draft Look at All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet, NFL shield, stage, and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet, NFL shield, stage, and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 26. . 8-8. . Baltimore Ravens. 16

The Baltimore Ravens could head in either direction away from the middle of the pack in our NFL power rankings.

On one hand, a good number of blue-chip pieces are in place heading into this season. But on the other, the Ravens lack true playmakers on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Joe Flacco needs some weapons, especially with the retirement of veteran wideout Steve Smith.

A wide receiver would be a nice priority for Baltimore to have early in the NFL Draft.

One of the ideal targets should be former Clemson wideout Mike Williams, who should be available when the Ravens select at No. 16. If he’s not, look for general manager Ozzie Newsome to add someone like Eastern Carolina’s Zay Jones in Round 2.

Newsome has made magic out of many an NFL Draft, so there shouldn’t be too much of a worry Baltimore gets out of this offseason in good position to contend within the AFC North once again.