A Better Choice?

"I'm 100 percent healthy," Kruger said. "It's never affected me in football in any way. I know that teams are a little concerned about me, but to me, it's just another scar on my body. I've experienced some traumatic things, but I've played through them for years. It's disappointing that people would think of me like that."

Maryland connections

After Darrius Heyward-Bey went on the first day of the draft to the Oakland Raiders at No. 7 overall, the next Terrapin to be drafted was cornerback Kevin Barnes (Redskins) in the third round with the 80th pick. Also drafted from Maryland: linebacker Moise Fokou (Eagles, seventh round, 230th overall); guard Jaimie Thomas (Colts, seventh round, 236th); and tight end Dan Gronkowski (Lions, seventh round, 255th).

End zone

Former University of Buffalo quarterback Drew Willy agreed to a rookie free-agent contract with the Ravens, Buffalo's athletic department said. ... The Ravens didn't draft a kicker but are working to sign an undrafted rookie. "This is a unique opportunity where those guys can come in and compete with Steven [Hauschka] right away," Newsome said. If the Ravens don't sign one, they will look to add a veteran free agent (but not Matt Stover at this point, Newsome said). ... On Saturday, 15,606 fans attended the Ravens' Spring Football Festival. Last year's event drew 11,582.