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Ravens Step Up To Take OT Oher At No. 23 In Draft

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Apr 25, 2009 7:02 pm US/Eastern

Ravens Step Up To Take OT Oher At No. 23 In Draft

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) ― The Baltimore Ravens simply couldn't wait to take Mississippi offensive tackle Michael Oher in the NFL draft, so they traded up in the first round to get him.

The Ravens dealt their 26th overall pick and their fifth-round selection to the New England Patriots so they could pick 23rd overall Saturday. Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome used the selection to take the 6'5", 315-pound Oher, who played left tackle with Mississippi but will likely play on the right side with the Ravens.

By adding Oher, Baltimore could end up saving salary cap space by cutting veteran right tackle Willie Anderson. Jared Gaither started in 15 of 16 regular-season games at left tackle last season, and in all three playoff games.

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