Here are 10 Ravens draft prospects to watch on Day 3

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After three rounds of the NFL draft, the Ravens have addressed their interior offensive line, their pass rush and their wide receiver depth, but glaring needs remain.

They have eight picks to go on what general manager Eric DeCosta called the scouts’ day. As teams get farther down the board, scouts have a chance to find their unpolished gems.

They will need to address a variety of positions, from center to tight end to cornerback. Barring trades, they have pick No. 115 in Round 4; picks 154, 162, 173 and 174 in Round 5; pick 211 in Round 6; and picks 250 and 253 in the final round.

Free agency decimated their tight end room, with Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar and fullback Patrick Ricard leaving Mark Andrews as the only one standing before they added free agent Durham Smythe. This is considered a deep tight end class, but as you get further in, DeCosta said, you start to find one-dimensional tight ends who aren’t well-rounded.

The Ravens also lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. Although they added an option in free agent Danny Pinter and have Corey Bullock, who was Linderbaum’s backup, they could bring in a player with a higher ceiling. No matter how they add someone (through draft or free agency), DeCosta said, they expect there to be a competition.

The cornerback room has a number of players, but they present a lot of question marks. Marlon Humphrey is getting older. Nate Wiggins is coming off an up-and-down season. Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam had season-ending injuries in training camp.

The Ravens also need a punter after Pro Bowler Jordan Stout left in free agency, although they could address that with an undrafted free agent. They could also stand to strengthen almost every position group after so many players left in free agency.

Here are 10 prospects the Ravens could target on the final day of the draft. Each prospect’s projected round is from his draft profile on NFL.com.

(Round 1) Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy

As a projected first-round pick, McCoy is this year’s biggest faller. He was one of the top prospects, but injury concerns have clearly scared teams. McCoy had ACL surgery, and there are reports he might need another. If he gets on the field, he is expected to make a difference. When healthy, he’s smooth and athletic, and coaching can fix the weaknesses in his game. He has good hands to make plays and good ball instincts. The Ravens drafted two cornerbacks last year who will be returning from surgery. McCoy has a higher ceiling, but the Ravens will have to decide if they want to wait that long for help.

(Rounds 2-3) Miami DB Keionte Scott

Scott is a versatile player whom Ravens coach Jessie Minter could get creative with. Technically a cornerback, Scott plays almost like a linebacker as he contributes to the rush and can shut down run plays. He had five sacks and 13 tackles for loss last season. He’s aggressive, which fits the Ravens’ style, but it can become a weakness. His eagerness gets him in trouble as he overpursues targets, and his tackling lacks consistency. Although Minter’s schemes have utilized nickels in the past, the need for another with both safety Kyle Hamilton and Humphrey on the team is not as great.

(Round 3) Auburn C Connor Lew

Perhaps Lew has fallen to Day 3 because of his injury history. He was recovering from a torn ACL and participated only in the bench press at the NFL combine. Lew has better technique and athleticism than Auburn’s scheme allowed him to demonstrate, evaluators said. He’s quick, and he has strong hands and a good core. Like Linderbaum, he has a wrestling background that has helped him improve his game. His leadership is another mark for him. In the seven games he played last season, he was the highest-graded Auburn offensive lineman in four.

(Round 4) Kansas State C Sam Hecht

Hecht is an undersize center. But so was Linderbaum. And Hecht presents a similar profile with his athleticism, technique and intelligence. He’ll need to put on weight to build his power and anchor, but he has a good chance to improve those in an NFL strength-and-conditioning program. Kansas State averaged 174.2 yards per game with Hecht at center. He also played a clean game without a single accepted penalty last season.

(Round 4) NC State TE Justin Joly

At 6 feet 3, 241 pounds, Joly is considered small for a tight end by draft evaluators. Although his route running needs polishing, he has the tools to be successful in many phases of the passing game. Even without a polished route tree, Joly gets open and his hands are outstanding. Joly, who started his career as a wide receiver, is mostly evaluated for his contributions to the pass game, which would help replace Likely. He had 49 catches for 489 yards last season. However, he would need to evolve as a blocker for this run-focused franchise.

(Round 5) Georgia P Brett Thorson

Last season, Thorson improved in pinning teams with “coffin-corner” punts, as evaluators call them. Although he has average power, he’s always generated good hang time that allows his coverage unit to swarm the returner. Thorson also has the athleticism, toughness and frame at 6-1, 237 pounds, to make tackles if the returner reaches the last line of defense. However, as a Georgia punter from Australia, he has little experience in inclement weather, a hallmark of the AFC North.

(Rounds 5-6) Cincinnati TE Joe Royer

A solid physical blocker at 6-5 and 247 pounds, Royer is still coming into his own as a receiving threat. He had 29 catches for 416 yards last season. He has a basic route tree, but he’s quick and has good hands. He brings physicality and toughness as a blocker and a receiver. He is a good athlete and has shown improvement.

(Round 6) Navy RB Eli Heidenrich

Heidenrich could help on special teams while providing depth at running back. He’s a big, tough runner behind the pads but can change direction smoothly. However, he lacks burst. He carried 77 times for 499 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry. His numbers were limited by the use of a position the Midshipmen call the “snipe,” which acts as a running back-receiver hybrid.

(Round 6-7) Navy DT Landon Robinson

Robinson jumped onto people’s radars after his impressive pro day. His numbers in the 10-yard split, shuttle and L-drill would have ranked first among defensive tackles, his bench reps second and his 40-yard dash third. He was named to Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” multiple times for his athleticism, and he was American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Robinson doesn’t have the stats, but he has the tape. The Ravens drafted a defensive lineman last year, but DeCosta said they would optimally draft one every year.

(Round 7) Michigan State P Ryan Eckley

With line-drive punts, Eckley has the reverse profile of Thorson. He has consistency and touch, and he’s had success pinning teams inside the 10, but he needs better hang time. He won Big Ten Punter of the Year after finishing his career with a school-best 47.6 yards per attempt.