The Baltimore Ravens have work to do in the coming months as free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft shapes the future of the franchise.
General manager Eric DeCosta has some tough decisions to make about the current roster. Ronnie Stanley will be one of the top targets around the league if he reaches free agency. Mark Andrews has been rumored to be on the trading block as he enters the final year of his contract. Most feel it’s only a matter of time before the organization moves on from Justin Tucker. Patrick Ricard, Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace, Patrick Mekari and Brandon Stephens are all pending free agents who have played meaningful roles in recent years.
Baltimore is scheduled to make 11 picks in the NFL Draft, and while they will have plenty of holes to fill, my guess is the Ravens do not make all 11 selections. I think it’s a good possibility DeCosta will move up in either the first or second round to get his man, but I will not be incorporating trades into this mock draft.
Let’s predict three players at each draft position that could be in a Ravens uniform following the 2025 NFL Draft, with some analysis to follow.
Round 1, No. 27:
Option 1: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Option 2: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Option 3: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Round 2, No. 59:
Option 1: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU
Option 2: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Option 3: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Round 3, No. 91:
Option 1: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State
Option 2: Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Option 3: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
Round 4, No. 128:
Option 1: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
Option 2: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
Option 3: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
Round 4, No. 136 (compensatory):
Option 1: Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
Option 2: J.J. Pegues, DT, Mississippi
Option 3: Trey Wedig, OT, Indiana
Round 5, No. 176 (compensatory):
Option 1: Marcus Tate, OG, Clemson
Option 2: Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
Option 3: Kobe King, LB, Penn State
Round 5, No. 178 (compensatory):
Option 1: Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
Option 2: Nohl Williams, CB, California
Option 3: Miles Frazier, OG, LSU
Round 6, No. 185 (via Panthers):
Option 1: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
Option 2: Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State
Option 3: Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
Round 6, No. 205:
Option 1: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Option 2: Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa
Option 3: Efton Chism III, WR, Eastern Washington
Round 6, No. 213 (compensatory):
Option 1: Jo’quavious Marks, RB, USC
Option 2: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
Option 3: Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland
Round 7, No. 245:
Option 1: Johnny Walker Jr., LB, Missouri
Option 2: Andres Borregales, K, Miami
Option 3: Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado
Notes:
The Ravens like to follow their board and select the best player available, but there are three glaring needs that must be addressed in this draft: offensive line, pass rusher and secondary. Most of the picks reflect that.
A wide receiver is sure to be drafted at some point. Linebacker depth is another likely target, especially given how Trenton Simpson saw his play time diminish throughout the season. Finding a quarterback to develop behind Lamar Jackson would be ideal rather than relying on the ageless Josh Johnson as the backup. These aren’t as pressing needs, so look for these positions on the third day of the draft.
The NFL is a copycat league. Teams just watched the Philadelphia Eagles dominate the Chiefs in the trenches on both sides of the ball. This is a strong defensive draft, especially on the defensive line. It’s more top heavy at offensive tackle, so Ronnie Stanley’s future will decide how the Ravens attack the first round.
If Stanley is elsewhere in 2025, offensive tackle is the team’s top need and Josh Simmons becomes a target. Should the Ravens come to an agreement with their longtime left tackle, DeCosta can target a pash rusher like Nic Scourton. Don’t rule out Malaki Starks if he falls in the first round given the team’s track record of drafting elite defensive backs.
The second and third rounds have some intriguing prospects at cornerback and pass rusher. Azareye’h Thomas is the prototypical Ravens corner with his size and speed. Kyle Kennard and Jordan Burch are two of my favorite Day 2 picks to keep an eye on. If the Ravens cannot get Starks in the first round, Lathan Ransom is the safety I’d like to see in purple next year.
There are a handful of Maryland Terrapins who could be fits with the Ravens. Jordan Phillips would be a nice addition to the defensive line rotation in the fourth round. Tai Felton can be the fourth or fifth receiver with Agholor and Wallace hitting free agency. Dante Trader Jr. can serve as depth at safety in his rookie season.
The later rounds do have some diamonds in the rough that I’ll be keeping tabs on. Tyler Shough is an experienced signal-caller coming from Jackson’s alma mater. Efton Chism posted insane numbers at Eastern Washington. If Andrews is dealt this offseason, Mitchell Evans and Luke Lachey can fill in as the third tight end.
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