The 2026 NFL Draft is a week away, and the Ravens have several needs to address with their 11 selections. Both the offensive and defensive lines need starters and depth pieces. Their group of pass-catchers is thin. And they’re always looking for talent at cornerback and edge rusher.
This year, the Ravens are picking at No. 14 in the first round, where several talented prospects await. In his pre-draft press conference, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he and his staff have rated 197 “draftable players” this year. But who will they take with their first selection? Here are a few names who could be available at pick No. 14 that the Ravens may be interested in drafting.
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
Perhaps the player most connected to the Ravens by draft pundits, Ioane represents the ideal blend of the “best player available” and “biggest need” draft strategies. Ioane is a cut above the other interior offensive line prospects in this class and would possibly be picked higher if not for the value given to other positions compared to guard.
The Ravens have proven in recent drafts they have no problem selecting a player at any position if rated highly enough on their board, taking Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum and Malaki Starks in recent first rounds even though the safety and center spots are similarly undervalued.
The Ravens signed veteran John Simpson in free agency to address one guard spot, and Andrew Vorhees and Emery Jones Jr. will compete for the other, but Ioane would likely be an upgrade over the latter two players. Although he played snaps at every position along the line in college, he is viewed as a pure guard in the NFL. DeCosta noted as much, saying Ioane is “physical, tough … straight from central casting for what you want your guards to look like.”
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Ravens lost tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in free agency. Since then, they have only signed Durham Smythe, who will likely be used mostly in the run game. As such, there is a clear need to add talent and playmaking at this position. The team will take at least one tight end in this draft; the question is when.
Sadiq is viewed as the draft’s top tight end prospect, with great athleticism, big-play ability and good production at Oregon, where he caught 51 passes and eight touchdowns last season. He then turned heads at the NFL Scouting Combine, posting a 4.39-second 40-yard dash time, the fastest ever for a tight end at the event.
Predicting Sadiq’s availability at No. 14 is difficult. Various draft experts have him going earlier and significantly later in the first round. The Ravens have historically done well in selecting tight ends in the middle rounds (Mark Andrews in the third round in 2018, Isaiah Likely in the fourth in 2022 and Dennis Pitta in the fourth in 2010), so they may wait, but Sadiq would be a tantalizing weapon for first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
Fano won the Outland Trophy in 2025 as the nation’s best interior lineman after not allowing a sack all season. Athletic and quick-footed, he is an aggressive blocker who stands 6-foot-6 and ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash among offensive lineman at the combine.
Perhaps Fano’s greatest appeal is his versatility, as draft experts say he could play guard or tackle in the NFL. He could start his Ravens career inside, where there is an immediate need, and then kick outside to tackle when the team moves on from either Ronnie Stanley or Roger Rosengarten.
“Fano could play wherever you want him to play,” DeCosta said. “He could play tackle, he could play guard. He’s a good athlete.”
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
At first glance, wide receiver doesn’t seem to be a position of need for the Ravens this early in the draft. Zay Flowers had the best season of his career in 2025, posting more than 1,200 receiving yards. Rashod Bateman signed an extension last June that has him under contract through 2029.
However, the Ravens will soon have a decision to make about Flowers’ fifth-year option and whether to sign him to a long-term deal. Meanwhile, Bateman is coming off of his worst statistical season since 2022, when he only played six games. DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace left in free agency as well. The receiver group is thin in the short and long term, so the Ravens may look for a new weapon in the first round.
Tyson totaled 136 receptions, 1,812 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in his last two seasons at Arizona State, showcasing excellent route-running, quick burst in tight spaces and soft hands. He also had a knack for making contested catches and big plays, averaging more than 13 yards per reception those last two years.
The main knock on Tyson is his durability. He suffered a major knee injury, broke his collarbone and had hamstring issues in college, leading to missed games in multiple seasons.
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
Bain was a disruptive force for Miami in 2025, seemingly spending most of his time in opposing backfields. He had 9.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss and 54 tackles and led the FBS with 83 quarterback pressures. He also had an interception and blocked a kick. He has a nonstop motor and was often more powerful and physical than bigger opposing tackles.
Bain is considered a long shot to still be available at pick No. 14, but concerns about his size, namely his arm length, could cause him to drop. NFL teams look at arm length to determine how effective an edge rusher will be at getting off of blocks, and Bain’s arms measured well below average for the position.
The Ravens could pounce at the opportunity to add an impactful edge rusher this deep into the round while other teams focus on measurables rather than on-field impact. DeCosta was asked about the measurables-versus-production debate in assessing prospects.
“I think you’ve got to look at the tape first. You’ve got to study the tape. You’ve got to get to know the person,” DeCosta said. “But you’ve really got to study the tape and look at every play, good plays, bad plays, and figure out if it’s going to translate. If you think it’s going to translate and you love the player, then you should probably take the player.”
Trading Back
The Ravens have a history of trading back in the first round to add draft capital while still taking a player they rate highly. They traded back from pick No. 23 to No. 25 in the 2022 draft, from No. 22 to No. 25 in 2019 and from No. 16 to No. 22 and then again back to No. 25 in 2018. With multiple glaring needs at different positions this year, they may elect to move back a handful of spots to add another mid-round pick or two.
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