Ravens' Most Promising Building Block Revealed
General manager Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens feel fortunate to even have Nate Wiggins on the team.
Last offseason during the 2024 NFL Draft, DeCosta couldn't believe that Wiggins fell to the late first round so they could take him with the No. 30 overall pick.
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With their eye on Wiggins, DeCosta said he turned down eight offers from other teams to trade back because he knew they wanted the former Clemson corner.
Wiggins didn't disappoint last season, posting 33 tackles with 25 solo while adding one interception for a touchdown and a forced fumble across 15 appearances and six starts.
Now, Bleacher Report believes Wiggins is the Ravens' "most promising building block entering 2025."
"The Baltimore Ravens signed two-time Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander, though that shouldn't impact Nate Wiggins' playing time when the defense lines up in nickel alignment with three cornerbacks," B/R wrote. "Marlon Humphrey and Alexander have experience in the slot. Wiggins should have opportunities to make plays on the boundary as he did in his rookie campaign. While on the field for 68 percent of the defensive snaps last season, Wiggins recorded 13 pass breakups and an interception while allowing a 50 percent completion rate and a 66.7 passer rating in coverage.
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"With Alexander's recent injury history, missing 10 games in back-to-back seasons, don't be surprised if Wiggins is the Ravens' second-most reliable cornerback this year. Wiggins and Humphrey are a top-two cornerback duo."
At the time he was drafted, DeCosta said he thinks Wiggins can eventually be a true shutdown corner.
"In my opinion, [he's] the best cover corner in the draft. Highly athletic, fantastic feet," DeCosta said via ESPN. "[He's] a guy that can [become] a true shutdown-type corner."
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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