If the Pettigrew scenario doesn't unfold for Baltimore, they could be faced with some interesting options.

They could have their choice of as many as four of the highest-rated wide receivers.

That includes University of Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, a big speed merchant with shaky hands and a 4.30 time in the 40-yard dash, troubled, talented University of Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin, University of North Carolina wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, an ultra-productive record-setter who’s a tad slow afoot with some conditioning issues, as well as imposing Rutgers wideout Kenny Britt.

Baltimore has conducted private workouts with all four players, and it's believed that they're high on Nicks and Britt. Harvin's character issues, which includes allegedly testing positive for marijuana at the NFL scouting combine, are a major red flag.

"I would say it's a deep class," Ravens director of college scouting Joe Hortiz said. "They all bring different things to the table. One guy may be bigger, the other may be the vertical presence. 

“I think everyone's seen Heyward Bey run. He's explosive, vertical. Again, they're all juniors, so they're probably going to need some polishing and development more so than some of the senior class."

Of course, the Ravens could take some of the risk out of the equation and trade back. Or they could grab a wide receiver in the second round. One of those aforementioned receivers could slide or Baltimore could opt for an accomplished wideout like Ohio State's Brian Robiskie or Georgia's Mohamed Massaquoi with the 57th overall pick.

"We will be prepared to pick at 26, there's no doubt in my mind, but if the opportunity presents itself that we can move back and acquire more picks, the way the board is stacking up right now, that would be something that we could really consider," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "The way our football team is, to be able to add an influx of good, young talent is just going to make us stronger."

The Ravens have a strong history later in the first round, drafting All-Pro middle linebacker Ray Lewis with the 26th overall pick in their inaugural draft in 1996, free safety Ed Reed 24th overall in 2002 and tight end Todd Heap with the 31st overall pick in 2001.

Only holding six draft picks currently, the Ravens would love to trade back and stockpile some picks.

"You always need a suitor, another team to deal with," DeCosta said. "We always think about trading back. I like to say we're in the pick business. The more picks you have, the more chances you have of hitting on guys. Anytime we can trade back and we think we can find the player we really like, we'll do that every single time."