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The Baltimore Ravens have gotten Lamar Jackson a new weapon.

With the No. 80 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night in the third round, the Ravens drafted USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane.

He's a talented player who could've gone higher up the board.

It'll be fascinating to see how he helps Jackson, Zay Flowers and company.

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Lane is a huge target and could take Bateman's job.

He's 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds -- that's a perfect combo with the smaller Flowers.

Lane is originally from Mesa, Arizona before going to USC.

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In 2025, Lane had 49 catches for 745 yards and four touchdowns. He seems like he could step in for Bateman in the next year or two.

Lane even ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds. And he leaped the vertical jump for 40 inches.

This is a big, athletic dude. Bateman better watch out.

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