Alabama Football: 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 with trades
By Dakota Cox
The Ravens give Lamar a true WR1
27. Baltimore Ravens: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
The Ravens have one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, but they still have to build around him. They took steps in the right direction with the 2020 NFL Draft. They helped out on defense and added a young running back. Now, they have to find someone who can impact the passing game. Jackson needs a reliable target, and the draft is the place to get one.
The Ravens could pursue some of the top free-agent receivers, but it will be hard to convince them to come to Baltimore. This system isn’t made for a true WR1 to pad stats. 700 receiving yards would be considered an elite performance.
Because of that, look for the Ravens to find a young receiver in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. With five receivers off the board, the Ravens still get an elite prospect with speed and agility. Moore thrived with Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, and he played well against some of the best secondaries in college football. The Rebels might not have competed for an SEC title like Alabama football, but they still had one of the best receivers in the SEC.
Moore would give the Ravens something they haven’t had since they drafted Lamar Jackson, and he could make this offense even scarier.