Baltimore Ravens set to acquire Notre Dame star

The Baltimore Ravens’ pass defense has been the team’s biggest weakness this season, and despite some significant progress in recent weeks, it’s still an area where they’ll likely make changes in the offseason.

That’s not just because of their struggles this season, but also because of their likely departures in the spring. Brandon Stephens is in a contract year and frankly hasn’t played well enough to warrant an extension, and transfer deadline signing Tre’Davious White could potentially leave as well.

Losing two cornerbacks in a group that isn’t particularly strong is already tough and could warrant an investment to offset the losses.

Many draft analysts believe the Ravens will take such an approach. Most recently, Danny Kelly of The Ringer predicted that Baltimore would take Notre Dame star corner Benjamin Morrison at No. 24 overall.

“No team has given up more passing yards than the Ravens this year, and only two teams have given up more passing touchdowns. “Baltimore could fix this problem by grabbing Morrison here,” Kelly wrote. “As the son of former NFL safety Darryl Morrison, the Notre Dame star is a smooth mover with fluid hips that give him the ability to pivot and run with opposing receivers.”

“Although he can be a risk-taker with his tendency to jump routes, he has a lot of production on his resume (nine interceptions in his career). A hip injury ended his 2024 season early, but if everything goes smoothly in his recovery, he could be ready to roll early for the Ravens.

Last year, the Ravens drafted cornerback Nate Wiggins out of Clemson at No. 30 overall. He’s certainly had some strong performances, but adding another corner in the first round could give Baltimore a young, cost-effective duo for the foreseeable future.

Morrison’s greatest strength is his ball-throwing ability, as he has nine interceptions and 18 passes defensed over the course of his college career. His tackling could use some work and his hip injury this season is a concern, but he is a very solid candidate and could be a good fit in Baltimore.

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