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April 28: The Ravens have moved forward with signing both Pavia (via Schefter) and UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). They will both received standard UDFA contracts with a CBA-mandated length of three years. April 26: 2025 Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia was not selected in this weekend’s draft due to concerns about […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is now officially over and brought about an influx of talent in the AFC North. Between the four teams in the division, 40 total players were drafted across all seven rounds. How did the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers fare in this year’s draft? Let’s break down […]
The Ravens made an unusual move by trading up from the No. 154 pick to No. 133 to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s reactions to the pick: Sure? Hibner was completely unranked on our big board, but by no means is that an end-all, be-all evaluation. He checks a few […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 draft class is set! General manager Eric DeCosta entered the draft with […]
The Baltimore Ravens signed Jaire Alexander during the 2025 offseason following a direct appeal (of sorts) from his college teammate, Lamar Jackson. He had dealt with several knee injuries in the past four seasons with only 18 games in 2021, 2023, and 2024 combined. It took him a while to hit the practice field in […]
The Baltimore Ravens selected Northwestern offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen with their final pick (seventh round, No. 253 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, completing an 11-player draft class full of big, physical athletes. This story will be updated with more information.
The 2026 NFL Draft has drawn to a close, but the scramble to sign undrafted free agents has only begun! Baltimore Beatdown will be tracking all of the Ravens’ UDFA signings as they come in, and we also have a list of our favorite targets further down! Ravens’ Confirmed UDFA Signings Ravens’ Reported UDFA Signings […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny in the seventh round (No. 250 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, reuniting him with two of his former coaches. Benny played under Ravens head coach Jesse Minter when he was the Wolverines defensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. Defensive line coach Lou Esposito then […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He will replace All-Pro Jordan Stout, who followed John Harbaugh to the New York Giants in the offseason. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected running back Adan Randall in the fifth round (No. 174 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a big ballcarrier with some pass-catching upside to Lamar Jackson’s backfield. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, their second pick at the position after trading up for SMU’s Matthew Hibner at No. 133. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
Patrick Mekari signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He lined up at all four positions in college and added center versatility in Baltimore. That came in handy amid the Ravens’ injuries and inconsistency at the position during the early Lamar Jackson years. Mekari started 10 games at center in […]
The Baltimore Ravens earned consecutive compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The first was for letting Brandon Stephens walk. Stephens was a 2021 third-round pick out of SMU who was converted from cornerback to safety in Baltimore. He was suddenly pressed into a starting role after an injury to Marcus Williams, and, as one […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers in the fifth round (No. 162 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a physical, athletic defender to Jesse Minter’s secondary. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens needed to add a third safety to unlock Kyle Hamilton’s versatility, and the Los Angeles Chargers needed to add an impactful edge rusher. Neither Odafe Oweh nor Alohi Gilman were thriving with their respective teams, so Eric DeCosta and his former assistant GM Joe Hortiz struck a deal. Original terms of the […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is here. All 32 teams will be looking to get the most out of their draft capital, but some teams will have more bites at the apple than others. The Ravens will be among the busier teams on Day 3 of the draft, when they will make eight of their 11 […]
The Baltimore Ravens have traded up to the No. 133 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner, making it three physical pass-catchers in three straight picks by general manager Eric DeCosta. Baltimore sent the No. 154 pick to the 49ers – which they used on Louisiana linebaker Jaden Dugger […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: I’m a fan of Sarratt as a possession receiver and a red zone threat, but it begs the question of what […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another big, physical receiver to Lamar Jackson’s assortment of weapons. This is a breaking story what will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another big, physical receiver to Lamar Jackson’s assortment of weapons. This is a breaking story what will be updated with more information.
The Ravens enter Day 3 with eight picks and several minor needs across their roster. Baltimore Beatdown’s Zach Canter offers his top late-round prospects that fit in Baltimore: One of the biggest things on people’s mind for Day 3 is the Ravens nabbing a center and tight end. The big name is Sam Hecht, one […]
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft! The first three rounds are fun, but the last four bring a different flavor. Sometimes, an exciting prospect falls to your team; others, they draft someone you’ve never heard of! Eric DeCosta tends to do a bit of both. Baltimore Beatdown will be tracking all of […]
The Ravens entered the 2025 NFL Draft needing to replace Justin Tucker, but unlike their last specialist selection in 2022 – punter Jordan Stout – the team was patient in waiting for their next kicker. Special teams coach Randy Brown identified Arizona’s Tyler Loop as the man for the job, but general manager Eric DeCosta […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane with in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the instant grades from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: Right position, very wrong player. After landing two of Beatdown’s top-20 players with his first two picks, Eric DeCosta landed our No. 157 overall prospect in […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving Lamar Jackson another weapon in Declan Doyle’s new-look offense. After focusing on the trenches with guard Olaivavega Ioane in the first round and edge rusher Zion Young in the second, Eric DeCosta went […]