The Baltimore Ravens kicked off the 2026 NFL Draft with a bold message: nobody will touch quarterback Lamar Jackson. First-round pick Vega Ioane, an offensive guard from Penn State, made a powerful impression by declaring he’ll protect his QB at all costs. Ioane’s intensity and athleticism have already energized the Ravens, with Jackson publicly praising the draft’s early picks. In the second and third rounds, Baltimore reinforced its attack by selecting Missouri edge rusher Zion Young and USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, adding size, speed, and playmaking for a dynamic, well-rounded offense. With 11 picks total, the Ravens are constructing a formidable core—an interior linchpin, a ferocious edge rusher, and a tall receiving threat—that signals a passing-of-the-torch moment to the rest of the league. 🏈🔥🚀
