Analysts place Baltimore among the teams with the most pressure to “crush it” in the 2026 NFL draft, with general manager Eric DeCosta under the spotlight after an 8-9 season that missed the playoffs.
The Ravens hold the No. 14 overall pick in the first round, a slot that would have belonged to the Las Vegas Raiders had the Crosby trade been completed.
Most mock drafts project an interior offensive lineman at 14, with Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane a common pick. However, there are alternate paths on the board, including edge defender Keldric Faulk and pass-catching options such as Jordyn Tyson or Makai Lemon.
Some projections also consider a defensive tackle from Florida—referred to as Banks—within the top 20, as teams weigh the need for an athletic interior disruptor even if Nnamdi Madubuike returns from injury.
Baltimore’s bold free-agent move, signing edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract, positions the Ravens for a stronger pass rush and a potential push toward the postseason in 2026.
