Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun checked in with DraftAmerica to discuss the Ravens' 2011 Draft class.

DA: Were the Ravens' first two selections taken more for need than best-player-available?

KM: They actually followed their system, but leaned a little more on need. They always choose the best player available AT A POSITION OF NEED, so you wind up with a reduced draft board and names of guys you specifically have targeted. That's how they can say Torrey Smith was in their top 10 on their board....

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DraftAmerica talks Ravens football with beat writer Ken Murray, who has covered the NFL for over 30 years. Murray dishes on the draft, free agency, the CBA, and Joe Flacco. Baltimore finished 12-4 in 2010 and will pick 26^th in the 2011 NFL Draft.

OFFENSE

Total Yards:      22^nd (322.9)

Rushing Yards:  14^th (114.4)

Passing Yards:   20^th (208.4)

Points Scored:   17^th (22.3)

DEFENSE

Total Yards:     10^th (318.9)

Rushing Yards:  5^th (93.9)

Passing Yards:  21^st (224.9)

Points Allowed:   3^r...

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