There could be some deception going on, and the draft has yet to begin.

According to FoxSports, the Ravens are "trying hard" to trade up to get the St. Louis Rams' No. 2 spot and take Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan. That would allow them to jump ahead of the Atlanta Falcons, who are expected to select Ryan with the third overall pick.

At this point, Ravens sources said the Rams' asking price (this year's first, second- and fourth-round picks) is too high. According to the sources, the Rams might be trying to send the message that the Ravens are interested in order to bait the Falcons to trade with them.

Stay tuned.