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- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson directs his teammates before the snap during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.

Baltimore Ravens 2025 NFL Draft Preview

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Andrew Kim | Last updated Apr 16, 2025 4:21 PM ET

Like 2023, the Baltimore Ravens had a great 2024 regular season but ended on a sour note in the playoffs. Despite adding Derrick Henry last offseason, injuries to the receiver position really were notable against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. While I thought the 2023 AFC Conference Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs was a more winnable game, both losses are tough. Mistakes at critical moments, along with a few offensive line and defensive needs, can be things they could improve on heading into the 2025 NFL season. They have a chance to do it with this NFL Draft.

Team Needs

The biggest need on offense is mostly at guard, as they could use depth across the board at various other spots. On defense, that will be the priority in this draft, as the bigger needs include edge rusher, cornerback, defensive tackle, safety, and linebacker. They also need a kicker, so basically everything, as they are lacking depth in those spots as well. The one position they got addressed that will likely not add to the position is backup quarterback, as they signed Cooper Rush to back up Lamar Jackson.

There is the looming possibility of a Mark Andrews draft day trade that would impact things, whether it is for picks and a player or just a pick or two. Justin Tucker will also be cut at some point this offseason, so they are probably a lock to draft a kicker, most likely on day three. The Baltimore Ravens, if they don’t trade up as much as I think they should, and end up with eight or nine selections, they should (and probably will) double-dip on positions like defensive line or offensive line.

7- Round Mock Draft

Round 1: No. 27- Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE) Boston College
Round 2: No. 59- Jonah Savaiinaea (OG) Arizona
Round 3: No. 91- Shemar Turner (DT) Texas A&M
Round 4: No. 129- Quincy Riley (CB) Louisville
Round 4: No. 136- RJ Mickens (S) Clemson
Round 5: No. 176- Hollin Pierce (OT) Rutgers
Round 6: No. 183 (from Carolina)- Kaden Prather (WR) Maryland
Round 6: No. 203- Collin Oliver (LB) Oklahoma State
Round 6: No. 210- Tonka Hemingway (DT) South Carolina
Round 6: No. 212- Thomas Fidone (TE) Nebraska
Round 7: No. 243- Andres Borregales (K) Miami (FL.)

Mock Draft Analysis

With 11 draft picks, it is easy to see them trading up for a player or multiple players, whether it is on day one, two, or three of the draft. I used the Pro Football Network‘s seven-round mock draft simulator to execute this mock draft.

The most realistic position I see the Ravens targeting in the first round is edge rusher. While a guard like Tyler Booker or a defensive back is an option, the safest prospect at the edge rusher position that fits what they are looking for is Donovan Ezeiruaku from Boston College.

Their best edge rusher is Odafe Oweh, who is in a contract year. While they still have veteran Kyle Van Noy, there were times in big moments, the pass rush was not enough against the elite teams in the AFC, like the Chiefs or the Bills. After signing veteran Chidobe Awuzie at cornerback, they can look to add one, most likely on day two of the draft.

Final Thoughts

The main thing is that it is unlikely the Ravens will stick and pick with all their selections. So, pretty much, it is guaranteeing some sort of trade movement during the draft, as their priorities after the draft could be free agency with some veterans. In general, their depth chart is lacking too many major holes, as the Ravens have a few young players coming back on the roster who could take a step forward.

But Baltimore has some key extensions upcoming, like Tyler Linderbaum at center, Kyle Hamilton at safety, and Isaiah Likely at tight end. That will be the focus the rest of this offseason, as the depth they get to back them up matters, but not too much in the grand scheme of things. All the rookies mentioned do fit the mold of players they look for at those positions.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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