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The Baltimore Ravens are expected to have two selections on the second day of the NFL Draft, spanning Rounds 2 and 3. They hold their own picks at No. 59 in the second round and No. 91 in the third round.

While the team could potentially adjust their position—by trading up or down, or even acquiring an additional Day 2 pick—they are set to have multiple opportunities to add talent in these rounds.

PFF’s Mason Cameron identifies Notre Dame cornerback as the ideal prospect the Ravens should target on Day 2. Cameron argues that with only five cornerbacks on their current roster, Baltimore could greatly benefit from his unique abilities as a long and fluid man-to-man defender. He also points out that Baltimore’s top-10 Cover 1 rate in 2024 makes Morrison, whose college team emphasized that scheme, a natural fit.

Standing at 6-foot with a 75-inch wingspan, he possesses the physical traits that align with the type of cornerbacks the Ravens have traditionally sought. His aptitude in man coverage is also notable, echoing the skills of players like Marlon Humphrey, renowned for his press-man coverage, and Nate Wiggins, who performed strongly in that phase last year.

At 21, Morrison, who played three seasons with the Fighting Irish but only appeared in six games last season, recorded nine interceptions, 14 passes defended, and five tackles for loss during his first two seasons. Many draft analysts foresee him being selected as early as the late first round, meaning that if the Ravens choose him on Day 2, it could indicate he falls further than anticipated—or that Baltimore might need to trade up to secure him.

As Cameron highlights, the Ravens already have a depth of five cornerbacks. Recently, they signed veteran Chidobe Awuzie to a one-year contract to bring his starting experience to the team, replacing free agent Brandon Stephens. Adding to the mix are rising sophomore T.J. Tampa, considered a potential steal last year despite a rookie redshirt season, and three-year veteran Jalyn Armour-Davis, who has been hampered by injuries.

Even though the Ravens boast one of the most talented cornerback groups on paper, this shouldn’t deter them from drafting another cornerback—possibly even in the second or third round. Maintaining robust depth at this position is crucial given Baltimore’s history of injury-related setbacks.

Should the Ravens select him, Morrison would join fellow Notre Dame product Kyle Hamilton in the defensive backfield, even though the two never played together at the college level since Hamilton’s final season was in 2021, a year before Morrison’s debut.