DeCosta's rationale also stems from the fact most NFL teams are increasingly targeting similar players, he explained, perhaps partially due to intensified media coverage of clubs' most prioritized positions and prospect types.

In an interview with “ The Lounge ,” a team-backed podcast, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta revealed the key to his elite draft strategy.

The Baltimore Ravens are annually one of the best teams in the NFL Draft. Each year, they seem to get incredible value and select impact players no matter what number pick they have. That’s not by accident,