The 2025 season ended at 8-9 and out of the playoffs, a collapse that precipitated the shock firing of longtime coach John Harbaugh and a regime shift entering 2026. With that transition, Baltimore’s draft priorities crystallize: add a true wide receiver threat to lift the passing game, and rebuild the interior trenches—guards and defensive-line depth—to reestablish the physical identity that once defined the Ravens.
Round 1, pick 14 brings Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn, into consideration. Faulk fits Baltimore’s preference for length, power, and edge-setting in the defensive front, even if his pass-rush efficiency isn’t elite. The expectation is for him to contribute in short-yardage and goal-line situations, helping restore the edge the defense missed late in 2025.
In Round 2, pick 45 selects Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon, followed by Round 3, pick 80, Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia. Pregnon is viewed as an immediate interior impact player who can stabilize the pocket and reduce Jackson’s exposure, while Branch offers rapid-mampus potential on the perimeter—speed and movement value that could evolve into a tool for misdirection and big-play opportunities.
Rounds 4 and 5 continue the emphasis on the trenches and complementary weapons: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan, provides reliable inline blocking and pass protection; Jaeden Roberts, G, Alabama, and DeMonte Capehart, DL, Clemson, add interior power and rotational depth on the line; Zxavian Harris, DL, Mississippi, and Dane Key, WR, Nebraska, expand defensive front versatility and target reliability in the passing game. The group collectively reinforces Baltimore’s interior identity and depth across the front seven, while adding versatile receiving options.
The late rounds (Round 7) feature Tomas Rimac, G, Virginia Tech, and Squirrel White, WR, Florida State, to offer depth, versatility, and a potential special-teams impact. Rimac provides a swing interior option in zone concepts, while White injects pure speed as a slot threat and return option, adding immediate stress for defenses in sub-packages.
Overall, the mock draft reflects a clear philosophy: fortify the trenches, add playmaking on the perimeter, and layer depth to sustain the Ravens’ physical approach. It envisions a class designed to restore Baltimore’s identity without abandoning the core that has defined the franchise for years.
