The first round of the 2011 NFL Draft is in the books. The Ravens selected cornerback Jimmy Smith at number 27 overall.  Here are the reactions of his future teammates:

  • Haruki Nakamura: “Congrats Jimmy Smith. Welcome to BMORE.”
  • Anquan Boldin: “Congrats to Jimmy Smith. Welcome to the Baltimore Ravens.”
  • Ray Rice: “Good pick by us” and “Ed Reed is gonna school the youngin Jimmy Smith and our secondary is going to be a problem this year”
  • Terrell Suggs: “I just became a better DE!!.!.!!!.!”
  • Former Ravens WR Qadry Ismail: “Jimmy Smith is now a Baltimore Raven! He is gonna be lockdown wr in the AFC North ala Chris McAlister!”

Additionally, Jen Royle of 105.7 The Fan tweeted that Derrick Mason also “approves” of the first round pick.