The latest mock drafts foresee the Ravens prioritizing their secondary and succession plan at left tackle.
In the latest mock drafts, analysts foresee the Baltimore Ravens emphasizing the fortification of their offensive line and addressing the safety position in the first round. The most commonly projected prospects were a trio of former Big Ten standouts at left tackle, one of whom put on a show at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine over the weekend.
The latest mock drafts pertaining to the Ravens:
NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks [February 25]
No. 27 — Malaki Starks, DB, Georgia
If the Ravens stick to their usual script of selecting the best player available in Round 1, it’s hard to imagine Starks getting past them at No. 27. The Georgia standout is a versatile defender with an old-school game that fits Baltimore’s bully style.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper [February 25]
No. 27 — Nick Emmanwori, DB, South Carolina
This guy is going to catch everyone’s eye during combine workouts. His explosiveness at 6-3, 227 pounds is special. But he’s more than just traits, having hauled in four interceptions for the Gamecocks this past season. If Baltimore is able to land him at No. 27, it can put him next to Kyle Hamilton and essentially take away the third level of the field. And that’d be a good thing, considering the Ravens allowed 58 plays for 20 or more yards this past season, third most in the NFL.
Sports Illustrated’s Jon Alfano [February 25]
No. 27 — Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The more time goes on, the more likely it is that Ronnie Stanley will indeed leave Baltimore in free agency, so finding a new blindside blocker will be a priority. Conerly has some issues to address, but he’s definitely one of the top offensive line prospects available in this range.
The Athletic’s Cameron Teague Robinson [February 25]
No. 27 — Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Jackson started this season at left guard for Ohio State and moved to tackle once the injuries started piling up, doing so well there that some draft scouts and experts are looking at him as a tackle. He’s versatile enough to move around early if the Ravens get into a pinch.
CBS Sports’ Kyle Stackpole [February 28]
No. 27 — Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
The Ravens have a bunch of impending free agents along the offensive line, and Grey Zabel has played a bunch of different positions in his career (mostly left tackle at North Dakota State before moving inside during his breakout Senior Bowl performance). It would be a good problem to have for Baltimore, which could draft him and then figure out his best spot afterwards.
CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards [February 24]
No. 27 — Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
The Ravens could use reinforcements on their offensive line with Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari set to become free agents. Tyler Booker is the draft’s top guard prospect, and he doesn’t even turn 21 until Apr. 12. Only allowing two career sacks at Alabama in 38 games, 27 starts, Booker could protect Lamar Jackson for a long time.
CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso [February 26]
No. 27 — Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
The tackle-guard flexibility will draw the Ravens toward Ersery, and he had clean quality film at tackle over the past few seasons at Minnesota.
CBS Sports’ Mike Renner [February 24]
No. 27 — James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
The Ravens, they play the draft as well as anyone. They kind of know where the wins are, and one of the wins that they have hit on numerous times is just drafting great athletes on the edge and just developing them. … I don’t think [Pearce] is an immediate high-end guy, but you’re patient enough with this kid and he is going to be a high-end pass rusher.
Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice & Charles McDonald [February 28]
No. 27 — Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
The Ravens’ offensive line could use some work, but they did play well last season for the talent level they were working with. Here’s some more reinforcement on the interior.
USA Today Sports’ Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz [February 26]
No. 27 — Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
With Ravens brass expressing confidence in their ability to retain left tackle Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore might end up looking to the other side of the ball with its first-round pick. Picking the hyperathletic Crimson Tide playmaker would make Ozzie Newsome proud, as Campbell could elevate the pass rush in the short term while he hones his instincts at the second level.
The 33rd Team’s Kyle Crabbs [February 24]
No. 27 — Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Kelvin Banks falling to the late 20s is certainly a new one for our mock drafts. But given the rising stock of a number of other players, including other offensive linemen, this is the kind of thing you just can’t dismiss on draft day. After all, slides happen every year— including Graham Barton last year, Tyler Linderbaum to No. 25 three years ago. If Banks falls this far, Baltimore can take the perceived “best player available” and secure a long-time replacement for Ronnie Stanley.
No. 59 — Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Pro Football Focus’ Dalton Wasserman [February 24]
No. 27 — Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
The Ravens could lose Ronnie Stanley in free agency, which would make left tackle their biggest draft need. They take a chance on the athletic Simmons, who is coming off a serious knee injury but has a ton of talent.
The Draft Network’s Justin Melo [March 2]
No. 27 — Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
The Ravens plan on parting ways with Marcus Williams this offseason. Nick Emmanwori is among the freakiest athletes we’ve seen in recent NFL Combines after he leaped a 43-inch vertical, 11-foot-6 broad, and ran a 4.38 40 at 220 pounds. Emmanwori would improve a Ravens secondary that needs to stop Patrick Mahomes and/or Josh Allen in the postseason.
Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer [March 1]
No. 27 — Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Ravens may not be able to re-sign Ronnie Stanley after a strong rebound season, and Conerly gives them another youthful option to pair with Roger Rosengarten.
No. 59 — Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame
Morrison is a technically sound playmaker, and the Ravens can steal him as a potential starter down the road.
Pro Football & Sports Network’s Jacob Infante [March 1]
No. 27 — Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
The Baltimore Ravens have had plenty of luck drafting offensive linemen over the last few years, but they find themselves in need of a potential Ronnie Stanley replacement should their long-term starter sign elsewhere in free agency. A behemoth of an offensive tackle with a nasty demeanor, Aireontae Ersery is capable of dominating edge rushers at the point of attack. His size-adjusted athleticism is also impressive, and once he gets his hands right, it’s very tough for opposing defenders to disengage.
No. 59 — Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
It’s tough to pinpoint multiple severe needs on the Ravens’ roster, but they could need an eventual replacement at edge rusher for Kyle Van Noy, who turns 34 in April. Jordan Burch is a freak athlete with the size and length needed to wow scouts before he even steps onto the field. When the whistle blows, he’s quick off the line of scrimmage and has shown development in how he uses his hands to stack and shed blocks.
No. 91 — Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Tez Johnson is an undersized weapon, but one who feasts out of the slot with his speed, agility, and spatial awareness against zone coverage. He would be a nice weapon to add to Lamar Jackson’s arsenal.
No. 128 — Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
No. 136 — Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma
No. 176 — Willie Lampkin, C, North Carolina
No. 178 — Ryan Fitzgerald, K, Florida State
No. 185 — Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
No. 205 — Collin Oliver, EDGE, Oklahoma State
No. 213 — Jordan James, RB, Oregon
No. 245 — Shemar James, LB, Florida