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2018 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock for all 32 teams amid NFL Scouting Combine

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers looks on as Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers looks on as Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

player. 26. . Wide Receiver. Texas A&M. Christian Kirk. 16

The Baltimore Ravens desperately need offensive playmakers to help quarterback Joe Flacco get back on track in 2018.

Wide receiver is a particular problem area, especially after the team’s leading receiver, Mike Wallace, managed just 748 yards last season. Fellow wideout Jeremy Maclin didn’t exactly pan out either, and Baltimore could afford to get younger at this position too.

Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk might be the best overall route-runner in this year’s NFL Draft class. At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, he’s best built for slot duties but can also handle assignments on the outside.

Kirk is the kind of player who would help transform the Ravens offense back into something watchable over the next few seasons.