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ArticleBeatdown roundtable: favorite almost-draft pick in Ravens historyCaptured August 1, 2026

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It was also no secret that the Ravens coveted Dez Bryant in that draft, and probably would have taken him with their 25th overall pick but the Cowboys traded up to the 24th pick and nabbed him.

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Cowboys traded up to grab Dez Bryant one pick ahead of Ravens.

The Ravens coveted Dez Bryant in the 2010 draft and likely would have selected him with the 25th overall pick, but the Cowboys traded up to the 24th pick and took him first. Bryant went on to become a Hall of Fame-caliber receiver, representing a significant near-miss for Baltimore.