Everything You Need to Know: Draft Preview

Apr 25, 2024 at 02:00 PM

Clifton Brown

BaltimoreRavens.com Staff Writer

A general view of the NFL Draft stage on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Detroit.

What: 2024 NFL Draft

Where: Detroit, Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza

When: Round 1 begins Thursday at 8 p.m. Rounds 2 & 3 begin Friday at 7 p.m. Rounds 4-7 begin Saturday at noon.

TV: WMAR Channel 2 (Baltimore); WJLA, Channel 7 (Washington); NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and more.

Radio: ESPN Radio, Westwood One Sports, Sirius XM Channel 88

Ravens draft picks: 9

Round 1: 30

Round 2: 62

Round 3: 93

Round 4: 113 & 130

Round 5: 165

Round 6: 218

Round 7: 228 & 250

Key Storylines:

How aggressively will the Ravens be to add to their offensive line?

The Ravens must replace both starting guards and their starting right tackle from last season. They could draft two or three linemen this weekend, but how early will they start? They haven't taken a first-round offensive tackle since Ronnie Stanley in 2016.

What other positions are the Ravens most likely to target?

Some talented cornerbacks may be available at No. 30, and the Ravens value depth at that position. Edge rusher could be another early target for a team that led the NFL in sacks last season.

Will the Ravens make a first-round trade?

The Ravens may trade back into the second round to acquire an extra pick or two, something they've done in the past. They could also trade up a few spots in Round 1 to grab a player they covet who has fallen into their range. General Manager Eric DeCosta loves to make deals and move around the draft board, which will be part of the intrigue as the Ravens build their 2024 rookie draft class.