The Ravens Lounge Eric DeCosta Shares Insight Into Ravens' 2025 Draft
May 2, 2025
Eric DeCosta, the General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens, shares insights from his role in shaping the team's roster. He reveals his nerves during the first round of the draft and discusses the rationale behind selecting Malaki Starks. DeCosta analyzes potential sixth-round picks and explains two pivotal draft-day trades. The conversation also touches on the buzz surrounding Mark Andrews and the nuances of evaluating players, emphasizing the impact of scouting strategies and the thrilling unpredictability of the draft process.
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Malachi Starks' Early Praise
- Malachi Starks was highly praised by scouts for his professionalism and instincts during evaluation trips to Georgia.
- The Ravens recognized him as a top player throughout the draft process before selecting him at pick 27.
Value of Drafting Position Top Players
- Drafting the best player at each position yields strong team impact regardless of perceived position prestige.
- Safety is a valuable position when the player meets all key performance and character criteria.
Giraffe as VP of Scouting
- The Ravens' giraffe mascot was assigned a VIP scouting role, providing combine interview impressions.
- Eric DeCosta humorously notes the giraffe's importance in their draft evaluation process.