Not many teams like the Senior Bowl more than the Ravens.
Baltimore has a rich history of drafting prospects who participated in the event, including five last season. With a projected 11 picks in the upcoming draft, there are likely more on the way in 2025.
With the Senior Bowl practices complete, here are standouts who could fit the Ravens:
WR Jack Bech, TCU
Baltimore could look for a No. 3 wide receiver this offseason to pair with Pro Bowler Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, and Bech is a potential target towards the end of Day 2 or early Day 3. Bech has good size (6-foot-1) and posted more than 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
Lance Zierlein: "Not only did Bech show off those sticky mitts on Tuesday with the way he snared throws outside his frame but he also got after blocking responsibilities heads-up and on toss cracks. He was the same player that I saw on tape, which should help him this draft season. The 40-yard dash still awaits this spring to help him answer the last big question I have about his game."
OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
A potential Day 1 or 2 pick, Zabel surrendered just one sack and seven pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, while starting all 16 games at left tackle. His 93.1 pass block grade was the second-best in college football as the 6-foot-5 Zabel helped lead North Dakota State to the FCS national title. Zabel, who took some center reps at the Senior Bowl, played significant snaps at both tackle and guard spots in college and could be a versatile piece with Patrick Mekari hitting free agency.
Zierlein: "He displayed good core strength and an impressive anchor in one-on-one matchups against powerful interior rushers. He has shorter arms but a good build and the potential to add a few more pounds on his frame. Zabel's ability to offer position flexibility and pass protection value will push him up the board if he continues to play well this week."
CB Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State
Jeremiah mocked Thomas to the Ravens in the first round and adding him makes sense with Brandon Stephens and Tre'Davious White set to hit free agency. The Ravens hit on a young cornerback in Nate Wiggins last season, and they could strengthen the unit with the addition of Thomas.
Daniel Jeremiah: "I had Thomas ranked No. 43 in my initial Top 50, and I might have to think about moving him up the board a bit next time given how he performed in practices this week. Like [Maxwell] Hairston, Thomas competed every day. I love his length, fluidity and physicality."
EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Stewart is a projected mid-to-late first round pick, putting him within range of the Ravens at No. 27, but he could leap up draft boards during the evaluation process. Stewart only had 4.5 sacks over three seasons in college, but he has all the tools to be taken with a premium selection. The Ravens showed they're not overly focused on college production for pass rushers when they selected Odafe Oweh, who didn't have a sack in his final season at Penn State, No. 31 overall in 2021.
Jeremiah: "Here we have a height-weight-speed freak. There was more disruption than production from Stewart during his college career -- he posted just 4.5 sacks in 37 games -- but I thought he had an impactful week in practices. All of his traits are elite and he showed he's starting to figure some things out as a pass rusher."
EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
Green had a torrid second season at Marshall, leading the FBS with 17 sacks in 13 games. A projected first-round pick, Green had competition questions coming from the Sun Belt Conference, but he had one of the best reps of the Senior Bowl, pancaking consensus Day 1 selection Josh Conerly Jr.
Jeremiah: "Green looked like a top-20 pick here in Mobile. His play speed off the edge is real, which helps explain why he led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024. His bull rush against Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. during a one-on-one drill had everyone talking this week, but there was more than just that one rep to be excited about. Green showed he can win in a variety of ways."
CB Quincy Riley, Louisville
Riley is an older prospect after spending six years in college, but his production was strong at Louisville. He led the ACC with 13 passes defended and added two interceptions. With multiple cornerbacks potentially departing Baltimore this offseason, Riley could make sense for Baltimore later in the draft.
Eric Edholm: "Through two days of practice, one of the more consistent defensive backs has been Louisville's Quincy Riley. The 5-10 3/8, 193-pound outside corner closed out Tuesday's practice with a pretty pass breakup on a back-shoulder throw, and he had another strong day on Wednesday."
CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
A potential first or second round selection, Hairston could help fill a need at cornerback if Stephens and White depart. Hairston is lengthy with a 6-foot-4 wingspan and has strong ball production in college, including three defensive touchdowns.
Jeremiah: "Hairston was one of the buzzy names of the week in Mobile. I really like his ball skills (five INTs in 2023) and he was a big-time competitor in every practice. He helped himself here."
