OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley with the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Stanley shined at left tackle for the Irish throughout his four-year career. He started all 13 games in 2014 as the team’s offensive lineman of the year.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: High Heat Will Be Present During PreaknessThe Ravens haven’t had a standout left tackle since Hall of Fame entrant Jonathan Ogden retired in 2007.
Baltimore thought it found the answer in Eugene Monroe, but he’s been slowed by injury since signing a five-year contract in March 2014. Monroe played in 11 games that year, and last season suited up only six times before placed on injured reserve in December.
READ MORE: Baltimore Police Unveil “SMART” Crime Strategy As Violence Surges; Hogan Weighs InThe Ravens tried 330-pound guard Kelechi Osemele at left tackle last year, but he departed as a free agent during the offseason.
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