The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the final preason game of 2011. Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan did not start as expected. Tyrod Taylor got his first start in a Ravens uniform but his debut ended early with a shoulder injury that knocked him out of the game. Some of the highlights of the game included a 55 yard interception return for a TD by rookie draft pick Chykie Brown. The Ravens went on to win the game 21 to 7.
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Even though Jimmy Smith has gotten most of the press coverage, he isn’t the only new cornerback that will be coming to town to play for the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens drafted Chykie Brown to help out at the cornerback position as well. At 5 ‘ 11” and 191 pounds, Chykie Brown will be the second largest cornerback on the Ravens staff besides Jimmy Smith.
Big physical cornerbacks that can press are hard to find and Chykie Brown has experience pressing while at Texas. Getting both Jimmy Smith and Chykie Brown will add a new dimension to the Ravens defense.
Just in case you missed the 2011 NFL draft, here is a recap of the Baltimore Ravens 2011 NFL draft picks:
Baltimore Ravens 2011 NFL Draft Picks
Round 1 – CB Jimmy Smith from Colorado
Round 2 – WR Torrey Smith from Maryland
Round 3 – OT Jah Reid from Central Florida
Round 4 – WR Tandon Doss from Indiana
Round 5 – DB Chykie Brown from Texas and DL Pernell McPhee from Mississippi ST. (2 picks)
Round 6 – QB Tyrod Taylor from Virginia Tech
Round 7 – RB Anthony Allen from Georgia Tech
