Tag: 2025 Ravens Draft

Round Two and More – 2025 Ravens Draft

We’re on to round two and round three now.  But first a brief reflection on the round one outcome.  I’m thrilled the Ravens drafted Maliki Starks.  He was the best back end safety in the draft, hands down.  The ripple effect on the defense for next year is significant.  His presence allows the full-time re-assignment of Kyle Hamilton as the swiss army knife that has made him a great player.  Back to the line of scrimmage for Hamilton, or wherever else Zach Orr assigns him on any given play.  Starks can play single-high safety if you want to go in that direction.  He and Ar’Darius Washington together can handle the split coverages if Orr wants that on three safety looks.  Or whatever.

The re-emergence of defensive scheme flexibility cannot be understated.  I love the move.  Now, there’s a lot more work to do on draft days two and three. Continue reading “Round Two and More – 2025 Ravens Draft”

Running Back Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft

In this final position report we take a look at running back prospects in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft from the Ravens perspective.  Previous position reports can be found as follows:

Offense:
Wide receiver prospect are here.
Tight end prospect analyses are available here.
Offensive tackle reviews are located here.
Guard prospect reviews are located here.

Defense:
Inside linebacker prospects are here.
Defensive tackle prospects are reviewed here.
Cornerback prospects are available here.
Safety prospects are located here.
Edge linebacker prospects are located here.

There are no reports for quarterbacks or centers this year.

Ravens Running Back Situation

The Ravens don’t necessarily have any need at running back, depending on the condition of Keaton Mitchell.  Derrick Henry and Justice Hill will return to their duties from 2024.  I’m sure Ravens fans are drooling for another look at a fully healthy Keaton Mitchell.  We all hope he’s able to recoup the electric play he demonstrated in his rookie year.  Rasheen Ali sits in the last row of the running back room. Continue reading “Running Back Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft”

Wide Receiver Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft

Time to take a look at the wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL draft from the Ravens perspective.  Previous position reviews are as follows:

Offense:
Tight end prospect analyses are available here.
Offensive tackle reviews are located here.
Guard prospect reviews are located here.

Defense:
Inside linebacker prospects are here.
Defensive tackle prospects are reviewed here.
Cornerback prospects are available here.
Safety prospects are located here.
Edge linebacker prospects are located here.

The Ravens Wide Receiver Room

The Ravens wide receiver room has three spots definitively filled with Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins.  Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker currently man slots four and five.  There’s room for improvement in those final two slots. Continue reading “Wide Receiver Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft”

Tight End Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft

Time to take a look at the tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL draft from the Baltimore Ravens perspective.  Previous position reviews that are available are as follows:

Offense:
Offensive tackle reviews are located here.
Guard prospect reviews are found here.

Defense:
Inside linebacker prospects are found here.
Defensive tackle prospects are reviewed here.
Cornerback prospects are considered here.
Safety prospects are located here.
Edge linebacker prospects are reviewed here.

Tight End Background

The $11 million question is whether the Ravens will move Mark Andrews on draft day; freeing up that stash for salary cap purposes.  If they do, they’ll draft another tight end.  If they don’t, they likely won’t.  Eric DeCosta has made clear his willingness to trade Andrews and get draft compensation this year (instead of in 2027 after Andrews leaves in free agency).  Regardless, the Ravens won’t spend draft capital on a tight end in the first two rounds (but see Elijah Arroyo, below).  I say that with confidence, but DeCosta has fooled me before.  Nevertheless, our journey begins with third round prospects and below.  And note that a lot of my thinking is premised on the view that the Ravens will re-sign Likely. Continue reading “Tight End Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft”

Offensive Tackle Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft

In this post we take a look at the offensive tackle prospects in the 2025 NFL draft from the Ravens perspective.  Previous position reviews are as follows:

Guard prospects are reviewed here.
Inside linebacker prospects are found here.
Defensive tackle prospects are reviewed here.
Cornerback prospects are located here.
Safety prospects are considered here.
Edge linebacker prospects are reviewed here.

The Ravens are set with their two starters, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten.  They need a swing backup tackle and, ideally, someone they can groom behind Stanley.  There’s no sense addressing the top two offensive tackles in the draft (Will Campbell and Armand Membou), who are both ignored here.  In addition, I don’t see a scenario where they draft a tackle in the first round at all, and for that reason I’m also ignoring the other top offensive tackle prospects (Josh Conerly Jr., Aireontae Ersery, and Josh Simmons).  We start after that group. Continue reading “Offensive Tackle Prospects – Ravens 2025 Draft”

Ravens 2025 Draft – Guard Prospects

Time to take a look at the guard prospects in the 2025 draft from the Ravens perspective.  Previous position reviews are listed below:

Inside linebacker prospects are found here.
Defensive tackle prospects are located here.
Cornerback prospects are found here.
Safety prospects are reviewed here.
Edge linebacker prospects are located here.

The right guard position seemingly is locked down by Daniel Faalele.  The backup swing guard is Ben Cleveland.  Left guard is currently manned by Anthony Vorhees.  We didn’t get to see a ton of tape last year on Vorhees, but what I did see was a guard who didn’t have the lower body power to consistently drive defenders off the line.  The Ravens could look for someone who can do that, provided that player can also block in space.  Presumably, the Ravens won’t jump into the guard prospects pool before the fourth round.  But, you never know. Continue reading “Ravens 2025 Draft – Guard Prospects”

Ravens 2025 Draft – Safety Prospects

The safety prospects in the 2025 NFL draft are reviewed below from the Ravens perspective.  Edge linebackers were previously reviewed here.

The Ravens have a clear need at safety.  Currently, without Ar’Darius Washington under contract, the Ravens only have one starting caliber safety (Kyle Hamilton) on the roster, with backups/special teamers Beau Brade and Sanoussi Kane.  The Ravens like to incorporate three safety packages and, even assuming Washington returns (he seems likely to do just that), there’s a real need for at least one more starting-caliber player.  There are some good options in this draft.  Let’s take a look at the safety prospects. Continue reading “Ravens 2025 Draft – Safety Prospects”

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