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Everything You Need to Know About the Ravens' 2025 Draft

General Manager Eric DeCosta
General Manager Eric DeCosta

What: 2025 NFL Draft, Green Bay, Wisc.

When: Thursday (Round 1), Friday (Rounds 2 & 3), and Saturday (Rounds 4 through 7)

Ravens' 11 Picks

Round 1, 27th overall

Round 2, 59

Round 3, 91

Round 4, 129 & 136

Round 5, 176

Round 6, 183, 203, 210 & 212

Round 7, 243

Biggest Needs

Safety

Ar'Darius Washington signed his restricted free agent tender this week, but the Ravens still want to add another running mate alongside Kyle Hamilton.

Cornerback

The Ravens have Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins as starters and signed veteran free agent Chidobe Awuzie to offset the loss of Brandon Stephens. However, Baltimore is always looking to add more young corner depth.

Defensive Tackle

Michael Pierce retired and Brent Urban is a free agent. The Ravens have drafted a defensive lineman in the first three rounds just once in the past four years. It's time to restock.

Outside Linebacker

The entire outside linebacker corps from last year is returning. However, the Ravens would like to add another playmaker on the edge, especially with Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy entering the final year of their contracts.

Offensive Line

Re-signing Ronnie Stanley was huge, but the Ravens could use more depth on the interior and at offensive tackle following Patrick Mekari's departure. There's a starting job open at left guard and an early pick could take the offensive line to another level.

These players have all been linked to the Ravens as potential first round picks.

Five Players the Ravens Could Choose at No. 27

S Malaki Starks, Georgia – His versatility, ball skills, and ability to eliminate big plays would check many boxes for Baltimore's pass defense.

"I think Starks would be their home run pick with kind of what they need and how he's used and how that would free up (Kyle) Hamilton," said NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
"They have to get better on defense, and they've got to get better in the secondary."

EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M – He's one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft, a physical specimen and tremendous athlete who had just 4.5 sacks during his college career. The Ravens drafted Odafe Oweh in the first round in 2021 after he did not have a sack during his final year at Penn State and he had a career-high 10 sacks last season.

DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon – An interior pass rusher and run stopper, Harmon had five sacks in 2024 and could join the defensive line rotation after Michael Pierce's retirement. If Harmon falls to No. 27, he could make an immediate impact in Baltimore.

G Tyler Booker, Alabama – The Ravens are looking for offensive line depth, they have a history of drafting Alabama players, and Booker could compete with Andrew Vorhees at left guard. However, if Booker did not win a starting job, he might see few snaps as a rookie.

EDGE: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College – Ezeiruaku had 16.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in his final college season. With Kyle Van Noy and Oweh entering the final year of their contracts, Ezeiruaku could help the pass rush in the present and future, developing under a respected teacher in Pass Rush Coach Chuck Smith.

Here is a history of the No. 27 pick, where the Ravens are schedule to select in 2025.

Other Potential First-Round Targets to Watch

G/T Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas), CB Jahdae Barron (Texas), S Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina), EDGE Mike Green (Marshall), CB Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky), Josh Simmons (Ohio State), OL Grey Zabel (North Dakota State).

These prospects have been mocked to the Ravens at No. 27 overall.

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Possible Trade Scenarios

The Ravens will listen to trade offers throughout the draft, knowing it's unlikely that 11 rookies will make their 53-man roster. If a player they covet on Day 2 or Day 3 is falling, they can offer an extra pick to move up and grab the prospect they're targeting.

On Day 1, teams needing a quarterback may call the Ravens about the 27th pick if Jaxson Dart of Mississippi, Tyler Shough of Louisville, or Jalen Milroe of Alabama are still available. None are viewed as sure-fire franchise quarterbacks, but teams have been known to reach in a quarterback driven league. The Ravens can trade back in Round 1, or out of the first round all together, and still have a player they like fall to them.

Five Ravens Draft Moves You Wouldn't Expect This Year

Taking a wide receiver on Day 1 or Day 2 – The Ravens signed DeAndre Hopkins, re-signed Tylan Wallace, and Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman are coming off career years. The Ravens had 11 draft picks in 2022 and didn't take a wideout. If they take one on Day 1 or 2, he's someone they really like.

Trading up in Round 1 – The Ravens are known for their patience in the draft, trusting their board and waiting for a quality player to fall to them. With a strong roster in place, they don't need to give up draft capital to acquire a quality player at No. 27.

Drafting more offensive players than defensive players – Even if Baltimore drafts two or more offensive linemen, their overall draft board should lean toward the defensive side. The Ravens had the league's No. 1 offense last season, and they're looking to add depth at corner, safety, defensive tackle, edge rusher, and linebacker.

Drafting two or three players without special teams experience – Baltimore lost experienced special teamers Malik Harrison, Chris Board, and Kristian Welch during free agency. Finding special teams, including an explosive returner, is on Baltimore's to-do list.

Taking a running back early – Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, and Rasheen Ali give Baltimore a deep and diverse stable of backs. However, this draft is strong at the position, and DeCosta does not rule anything out.

"There are some really good players in this Draft class, and the same could be said about the running back position, as well, and we've talked about that," DeCosta said. "We talk about these things all the time. The reality of it is, is if there's a tight end that we think is a blue-chip tight end or a running back that we think is a blue-chip running back, we're going to take them."

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