Baltimore Ravens Fantasy Football Breakdown

The one obvious fantasy player on the Raven's roster is Willis McGahee. Last season McGahee had 1207 yds rushing and 7 TDs. MaGahee will be a first or second round pick in every fantasy league around the country. After McGahee, which Ravens provide that fantasy impact?

Depending on the rules of your league, you may need a single defensive player in addition to a defensive unit. The Raven's defense as a whole is a good unit to fill the spot. With help at corner this year in the form of Fabian Washington the team will be more stingy then they were last season. As a solo player, look for Ray Lewis who had 121 tackles and 2 sacks last season, Terrell Suggs who had 78 tackles and 5 sacks, or if you're hoping for interceptions Ed Reed who had 7 interceptions for 130 return yards.

If Todd Heap is healthy, he has to be considered one of the top five fantasy tight ends in football. Heap ranks as one of the top receiving tight ends along with Kellen Winslow Jr., Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, and Jason Witten.

If your league is weighted toward the number of receptions, Derrick Mason would actually one of your better receivers. He had 103 receptions of 1087 yards last season, but only scored five TDs. After Mason, the Ravens other receivers don't warrant a draft selection. Keep an eye on Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams throughout the season because they could turn heads if they're healthy.

Finally, the Ravens don't boast a QB worth drafting. With the uncertainty at the position, don't even waste you time looking at Raven's QBs for your team unless you're in a 16 team league.

Fabian Washington is the man

As Fabian Washington walked around the Raven's facilities, he "had a smile on his face." Who could blame him given the tremendous extravagance that the facility offers.

Washington isn't the only person in Baltimore that should be smiling though. Every Raven's fan should be grinning ear to ear with the arrival of Washington. He cost a mere 125th draft pick, and the payoff should be much better. Washington brings with him much needed depth at the cornerback position.

In his three season in the NFL, Washington has racked up 123 total tackles and 5 interceptions. More importantly he brings youth and experience. Washington is only 24 years old, yet has played in or started 45 NFL games. He can learn the finer points of the position (that he doesn't already know) from Chris McAllister and Samari Rolle. He will be an integral part of the defense immediately and hopefully for a long time to come.