Going to go in a totally different direction with this mock.

1. (32) DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson - I've penciled Matt Elam into this spot for a long, long time but the Ravens just gave Joe Flacco $120m and took away his favorite target. The story of this draft in 5 years could easily be Ozzie putting the finishing touches on a top-5 Ravens offense that routinely hangs 40+ points on the opposition. Hopkins is a 10-12 year franchise guy at the X receiver position; the kind of guy who just starts all 16+ games and routinely turns in 80+ catches. He might not lead the league in yards per catch but he is the best WR in this class working the sidelines, has the best hands in the class, and "all he does is catch touchdown passes."

2. (62) Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati - The Ravens add another offensive weapon, but this one has a real mean streak. If he had been healthy enough to work out more, Kelce could be challenging Eifert/Ertz for "top TE" billing in this draft, chiefly because unlike both of those two, Kelce combines fluid, field-stretching receiving ability with legit drive-blocking. The Ravens have shown a great deal of interest in Kelce and could pair him up with Pitta long-term to have a legit 2TE set.

3. (94) Barrett Jones, OG/OC/OT, Alabama - If Barrett Jones does drop this far (as most media outlets are reporting he will), it's a crime against football. Jones is just a football player, plain and simple. He is everything you want in a prospect; hard-working, versatile, tough, and smart. People throw around the "try-hard guy" label, but nobody should be fooled into thinking Jones is not a gifted athlete; in 2011 he was good enough at LT to shut down numerous speed rushers like LSU's duo and Auburn's Lemonier. In 2013 Barrett Jones will win a starting job on the OL and will never surrender it.

4. (129) Gerald Hodges, ILB, PSU - And the Ravens grab their first defender of the class! Hodges is an instinctive, athletic defender who looks capable of fulfilling the "in space" role Ellerbe once occupied at WILL. He's not the blitzer or block-beater Ellerbe was, but he has playmaking ability and leadership qualities.

4. (130) Chris Faulk, OT, LSU - Faulk is a tremendous value if he lasts this long. Getting a prospect with legit LT upside in the late 4th is quite a steal, but a combination of injuries and lack of attention could easily cause him to drop. He has quite a long way to go to become a starting-caliber edge protector but Faulk has the athleticism to get there, particularly if he can drop fat and add muscle.

5. (165) Earl Wolff, SS, NC State - Wolff is an instinctive player with a ton of experience in an NFL-style zone defense. The entire NC State defense had a down year in 2012 but Wolff is a quality safety prospect who hits hard for his size and has a great deal of scheme versatility. He'll challenge Ihedigbo to start at SS in year 1 and could also move to FS in the future if he continues to develop his range and awareness.

5. (168) Brandon Jenkins, DE/OLB, FSU - The Ravens add to their depth at OLB with Jenkins, who will likely not be a big contributor for 2013, but will compete with Adrian Hamilton to add pass-rushing depth behind Suggs and Dumervil in 2014 and beyond.

6. (199) Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon - This seems like an odd pick, but the Ravens don't really have much RB depth behind Rice/Pierce. Anthony Allen is a special teams-only player who doesn't appear to have a future on offense with Pierce taking control of the "power" back role, and training-camp darling Damien Berry has still never seen a regular-season snap. Barner would add a speed element the Ravens don't have in their backfield and challenge for a returner role particularly if Jacoby is not back in 2014.

6. (200) Kwame Geathers, NT/DT, Georgia - Geathers hurt himself by coming out early; with another year at UGA, and a less-deep DL class in 2014, he could have gone much higher than this. He has some scheme versatilty that the Ravens like and moves well for a 350 pounder.

6. (203) Steve Beauharnais, ILB, Rutgers - Khaseem Greene is Rutgers' star defender, but Beauharnais was Rutgers' best LB before 2012. The Ravens have shown a good deal of interest, and Beauharnais is worth a flyer in the late 6th. He's an effective run defender with some underrated athleticism.

7. (238) Brandan Bishop, FS, NC State - Why not? The Ravens add Wolff's running mate to bolster their safety depth. With Christian Thompson's future uncertain, the Ravens need to develop someone behind Michael Huff. Bishop has excellent ball skills and smarts for the centerfielder position.

7. (247) Marcus Cromartie, CB, Wisconsin - Cromartie would be a good value in the 7th. A Combine snub, Cromartie trained with Ike Taylor and Fabian Washington to prepare for the draft, and ran a 40 in the mid-4.3's at 6' 195. He's more than worth a flyer as a developmental project at a position the Ravens almost always seem to draft.