Baltimore Ravens 2026 Mock Draft

The NFL draft is just one day away as the first round is set to begin Thursday night, live from Pittsburgh, home of AFC north division rival Steelers. Rounds two and three will take place on Friday night, and the 2026 NFL draft will conclude on Saturday with rounds four through seven. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall selection and are expected to select Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The 2026 draft class is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory as outside of Mendoza there is not a lot of sure picks throughout the first round. This years class isn’t seen as very deep but has many players that could be very valuable depth pieces.

The Baltimore Ravens currently hold the 14th overall selection in the first round. In total the Ravens have eleven draft picks, including four compensatory picks. The Ravens 11 picks are tied for the second most this year alongside the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New England Patriots. The Ravens were nearly without their first round pick as last month they attempted to trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The deal included the Ravens 2026 and 2027 first round picks in exchange for Crosby. However, after a failed physical the trade was voided, sending Crosby back to the Raiders and the Ravens keeping the 14th overall selection in this years draft. The Ravens were however able to sign former Cincinnati Bengal Trey Hendrickson to help fill a massive void at the edge rusher position, but Ravens GM Eric DeCosta will have several holes to fill throughout this years draft leaving the options open for who they could select at number 14, and throughout the duration of the 2026 NFL draft.

Team Needs: Offensive Guard, Edge, Cornerback, Tight End, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Center, Interior Defensive Lineman, Safety

Round 1

Pick 14: Olaivavega Loane, Penn State, Guard, 6’4″, 320 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.41

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 16 

Combine/Pro Day: Vertical: 31.5″, Broad Jump: 8’8″    

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 80.0, started in all 11 games, Polynesian Player of the Year finalist, named First-team All-Big 10, named First-team All-American, did not allow a sack

The Ravens need to protect their MVP winning quarterback, and the best way to do that is by getting one of the best lineman in this years draft. Olaivavega Loane is a physical guard that is a plug and play day one starter. The Ravens will be young upfront with the addition of Loane with left tackle Ronnie Stanley and right tackle Roger Rosengarten expected to be the only starters from 2025 back in the starting lineup in 2026. Loane was a primary a left guard at Penn State, but is versatile as he did playing over 300 snaps at right guard during his time at Penn State. The Ravens must build their trenches and it starts with their first pick in 2026.

Strengths: Broad frame, good core, balance, and body control, good first step, good size and power 

Weaknesses: Need to improve fluidness getting from block to block, struggles with quick interior defensive lineman, needs to improve lateral quickness

Round 2

Pick 45: D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana, Cornerback, 5’8″, 182 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.28

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 43

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.31, Vertical: 43.5″, Broad Jump: 11’2″   

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 89.9, 61 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, named First-team All Big 10, Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, named defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl, helped lead Indiana to a National Championship

The Ravens are desperate to get back to form especially in the secondary. In 2025 the Ravens ranked near the bottom half of the league in pass defense, and with very little depth outside of Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, and an aging Marlon Humphrey coming off one of his worst seasons. The Ravens grab one of the best corners in this years draft. Pond may not be the biggest in height, but his speed and play making ability could be valuable right away for a Ravens secondary needing to improve in 2026.

Strengths: Good eye discipline, plays the ball well in the air, consistent tackler, speedster, good with the ball in his hands

Weaknesses:  Struggles against big bodied wide receivers, poor length, needs to improve feet and drive at the top of his drop

Round 3

Pick 80: Romello Height, Texas Tech, Edge, 6’2″, 239 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.19

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 77 

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.64, Vertical: 39″, Broad Jump: 10’5″

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 92.5, fifth highest graded player in the country, named First-team All-Big 12, started all 14 games, 38 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery

The Ravens again go back to the defensive side of the ball taking edge rusher Romello Height. Height is a quick edge rusher that was one of the best in the country at getting to the quarterback in 2025, something the Ravens need as they ranked 29th last season in sacks. Height will bring even more youth to the Ravens edge rushing room and can be a valuable rotation asset for Jesse Minter’s defense in 2026.

Strengths: Gains ground quickly, good side-to-side technique, great lateral bend, solid spin move, high motor

Weaknesses: Needs to get stronger, needs to improve base and balance, needs to improve instinct post-snap

Round 4 

Pick 115: Logan Jones, Iowa, Center, 6’2″, 299 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.20

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 95

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.90, Vertical: 32″, Broad Jump: 9’2″

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 79.0, Rimington Trophy winner, Outland Trophy finalist, unanimous All-American, named First-team All-Big 10, Helped Iowa offensive line win Joe Moore Award, started all 13 games, allowed just one sack, committed zero penalties

The Ravens lost Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, and are in need of a center that can replace the production Linderbaum provided for four seasons as a Raven. So why not go back to Linderbaum’s alma mater and select another Iowa Hawkeye in Logan Jones. Iowa has been an offensive line factory, with the Ravens benefiting from the aforementioned Linderbaum as well as Ravens great Marshal Yanda. Jones, similar to Linderbaum is being knocked for not having a lot of length, but his ability to play center at the high level he has should outweigh the measurable’s and give the Ravens another great center for the next several seasons.

Strengths: Good footwork, good first step and get off, good combo blocker, great at identifying blitzers

Weaknesses: Turns 25 in October, not great length, struggles against defensive tackles with quick hands

Round 5

Pick 154: Harold Perkins Jr., LSU, Linebacker, 6’0″, 223 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.00

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 221

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.40, Vertical: 35″, Broad Jump: 10’4″, Bench: 20 reps     

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 62.4, played in 12 games, 56 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, named Third-team All-SEC

The Ravens add another quality depth piece at the linebacker position to pair alongside Roquan Smith. While Teddy Buchanan is expected to be the starting off ball linebacker once he returns from the torn ACL he suffered last season. That leaves just Trenton Simpson as the only Will linebacker on the roster for the time being. Harold Perkins Jr. has a similar skill set to Simpson and his ability to also play special teams makes this a good value pick for the Ravens at this point in the draft. Perkins at his floor is a solid rotational linebacker, while his ceiling sees him return to his 2022 form in which he was one of the best players in the country as a freshman at LSU.

Strengths: Good blitzer, good run/pass identifier, finishes downhill tackles, not afraid of contact

Weaknesses: Needs to improve in coverage, needs to improve sideline to sideline tackling, average burst, needs to improve getting off blockers, tore ACL in 2024

Pick 162: Josh Cameron, Baylor, Wide Receiver, 6’1″, 220 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.00

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 168

Combine/Pro Day: DID NOT PARTICIPATE    

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 72.4, played in 12 games, 69 receptions, 872 receiving yards, nine receiving touchdowns, team leader in yards, receptions, and receiving touchdowns, averaged 72.7 receiving yards per game, averaged 7.8 yards per punt return

The Ravens are still searching for that next guy beyond Zay Flowers, and questions still remain as to whether Rashod Bateman can return to his 2024 self, or if Devontez Walker can take the leap to become WR2. Josh Cameron provides great value for the Ravens at this pick and his ability to attack the ball and be a red zone threat is something Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have long been missing on offense. Adding Cameron could add an interesting dynamic to the Ravens red zone offense, and with time Cameron could develop into a solid WR3 for the Ravens.

Strengths: Strong, good positioning to attack 50/50 balls, tracks ball well, great fade and back shoulder throw receiver, ability to punt return

Weaknesses: Poor burst makes him struggle against press corners, needs to improve getting out of break, stays too upright when getting into breaks

Pick 173: J.C. Davis, Illinois, Offensive Tackle, 6’4″, 322 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 5.86

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 147

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 5.16, Vertical: 30.5″, Broad Jump: 8’3″    

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 87.8, played in 12 games, named First-team All-Big 10, named to Phil Steele All-American Fourth-team, allowed three sacks, committed just one penalty

The Ravens will look to continue to build the trenches as they add offensive tackle J.C. Davis. Davis played primarily left tackle at Illinois and with very little depth behind starter Ronnie Stanley Davis is a reliable backup that can spell Stanley if need be, given Stanley’s health over the last several years.

Strengths: good size, massive wingspan, powerful, drives feet and finishes blocks, athletic

Weaknesses: Needs to improve balance and control, needs to improve hand quickness, struggles letting defenders get into his chest, bends too much at the waist

Pick 174: Marlin Klein, Michigan, Tight End, 6’6″, 248 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.10

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 138

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.61, Vertical: 36″, Broad Jump: 9’9″ 

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 64.6, honorable mention All-Big 10 selection, was team captain, played in 11 games, 24 receptions, 248 yards, one receiving touchdown

The Ravens need to rebuild their tight end room after losing both Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely in free agency. The Ravens added veteran Durham Smythe, but the addition of Michigan tight end Marlin Klein could provide a solid third tight end behind two veterans in Mark Andrews and Smythe. Klein had little production in college, but that should not scare the Ravens away as he can be productive in a limited role in 2026, and hopefully turn into another late round tight end that evolves into a star for the Ravens.

Strengths: Good at creating leverage, runs feet on contact, decent route runner, good hands and catch radius

Weaknesses: Needs to improve getting in and out of breaks, low production in college, needs to keep hands inside more when run blocking

Round 6

Pick 211: Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M, Interior Defensive Lineman, 6’3″, 292 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.21

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 244

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 5.03, Vertical: 32″, Broad Jump: 9’3″, Bench: 24 reps     

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 71.9, played in 13 games, totaled 49 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble

With the news coming out that Nnamdi Madubuike is expected to return in 2026 after a nearly career ending neck injury suffered last season, the Ravens can ill afford to not have the depth behind Madubuike moving forward assuming he doesn’t come back to be the player he once was pre injury. Travis Jones took on a bulk of the load after Madubuike went down, but with the selection of Tyler Onyedim, he can become a solid rotational piece along the Ravens defensive front. Onyedim has been compared to Madubuike throughout the draft process, and with development could turn into a very solid player for the Ravens.

Strengths: Strong, athletic, versatile, natural rusher, good lateral quickness

Weaknesses: Not typical size for position, needs to improve hands, needs to improve rush counters

Round 7

Pick 250: Will Kacmarek, Ohio State, Tight End, 6’5″, 261 Is

NFL.com Draft Grade: 6.12

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 383

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.74, Vertical: 36″, Broad Jump: 9’11″, Bench: 18 reps     

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 77.5, honorable mention All-Big 10 selection, played in all 14 games, 15 receptions, 168 yards, two receiving touchdowns

The Ravens, even new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will still lean heavily on the legs of Derrick Henry to drive the offense, and with that the Ravens will need to find a tight end to replace the departed Charlie Kolar. Kolar did a lot of the dirty work for the Ravens in the rushing game, and who’s better to replace him than arguably the best blocking tight end in this years draft, Ohio States Will Kacmarek. Kacmarek isn’t flashy in a fairly top heavy tight end class, but he is the true definition of a team player, and makes the necessary plays in the passing game when given the opportunity.

Strengths: Finishes blocks, good down blocker, good hips, solid pass catcher

Weaknesses: Not a huge threat in the pass game, needs to lower pad level, needs to become more fluid as a lead blocker

Pick 253: Roman Hemby, Indiana, Running Back, 5’11″, 207 Ibs

NFL.com Draft Grade: 5.98

Pro Football Focus Draft Rank: 233

Combine/Pro Day: 40-yard: 4.54, Vertical: 35.5″, Broad Jump: 10’5″, Bench: 15 reps     

2025 Stats: PFF Grade: 80.9, started all 16 games, named Third-team All-Big 10, 230 carries, 1,120 yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 4.9 yards per rush, 17 receptions, 165 receiving yards, helped lead Indiana to a National Championship

The Ravens could use more running back depth behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, and with the loss of Keaton Mitchell in free agency, the Ravens could actually upgrade their RB3 spot with former Maryland Terrapin turned Indiana Hoosier, and Maryland native Roman Hemby. Hemby is a much more reliable pass catcher as well as pass blocker than Mitchell was, and should have plenty of opportunities throughout the preseason and training camp to battle with Rasheen Ali for that RB3 spot.

Strengths: Willing blocker in pass protection, reliable hands, rarely fumbles, runs through contact

Weaknesses: Not a huge strider in space, below-average burst, needs to improve vision as a ballcarrier