The Baltimore Ravens picked CB Chykie Brown in the 5th round of the 2011 NFL Draft

The Ravens picked 24-year old cornerback Chykie Brown out of Texas with the 164th overall pick (5th round) of the 2011 NFL Draft.  Brown is 5’11″, 185 pounds and he runs a 4.45 40.  Brown has impressive physical tools but it will be up to the Ravens’ to coach him up as he’s soft in run support.  He’s not a really good tackler and he doesn’t make as many big plays as he should.  Brown played in 9 games (all starts) for Texas last year and he had 19 tackles, broke up 7 passes and he forced 1 fumble.  Brown played in 47 games (29 starts) in his four years with the Longhorns and he had 106 tackles, broke up 24 passes, had 2 interceptions and he forced 2 fumbles.  The Ravens hope that Brown will develop quickly and help them in nickel and dime defenses next season as well as help them out on special teams.