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The Ravens need to add a physical EDGE to their defense – literally
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: the Ravens’ pass rush was miserable last year. The loss of Nnamdi Madubuike (and the Odafe Oweh trade) put Baltimore at a significant advantage, and their d stable of edge rushers could not rise to the occasion. 2025 second-rounder Mike Green did not live up to the hype, 2024 […]
It’s time for an annual tradition: the Ravens drafting a wide receiver
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the Ravens need to add more talent to their wide receiver room. Zay Flowers has established himself as an elite talent, but Rashod Bateman took a step back last year and Devontez Walker has only 11 career targets (albeit for 157 yards and four touchdowns). I am still […]
The Ravens don’t need another safety. Here are a few they could draft anyway.
The Ravens have one of the best safety trios in the NFL. All-Pro Kyle Hamilton is a master of all trades with unmatched versatility and ability to affect the game in all three phases. 2025 first-rounder Malaki Starks flashed as a high-upside playmaker on the back end during his rookie year, and former Patriots Jaylinn […]
The Ravens love their linebackers. Who might they draft this weekend?
The 2026 draft class is sneaky-strong at the linebacker position. Ohio State’s Sonny Styles is the consensus No. 1 (unless you consider his teammate Arvell Reese an off-ball LB rather than an edge rusher), with a wide array of Day 2 talents behind him. The Ravens are in an odd spot at the position. They […]
Winning in the trenches: how to upgrade the Ravens’ D-line in the draft
Ravens fans received some exceptionally good news this week. Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is trending towards a return to the field after recent neck surgery, though we do not know when exactly that will be. If Beeks is indeed coming back, Baltimore’s immediate need for interior defensive line help may not be as significant […]
The Ravens need better guard play. Here are the draft’s top options.
There is little point in rehashing the Ravens’ sub-optimal horrible guard play over the last few years. Baltimore reunited with John Simpson in free agency to upgrade over Andrew Vorhees at left guard. There is no clear starter on the right side; 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones should have a shot at the starting job, […]
Yuri’s ‘Red Star’ Ravens for the 2026 draft
There is a long-held draft tradition in Baltimore of scouts giving out ‘red stars’ to their favorite prospects who fit the ‘play like a Ravens’ ethos. That list tends to be a little more weighted towards off-field character and leadership intangibles. But for Yuri’s red stars, he is more focused on each player’s on-field fit […]
Top CB targets for a Ravens team that can never have too many
“You can never have too many cornerbacks.” – former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome The Ravens are returning their starting trio of cornerbacks for the 2026 season – Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, and Chidobe Awuzie – as well as safety Kyle Hamilton, who often lines up in the slot. They also have 2024 fourth-rounder T.J. […]
Ravens to pick up WR Zay Flowers’ 5th-year option
The Ravens are planning to pick up Zay Flowers’ fifth-year option, per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, extending his contract through the 2027 season. With two Pro Bowls under his belt, Flowers’ option will reach the highest tier, worth the franchise tag value for his position. That number is projected to be $27.3 million, per OverTheCap. […]
Should the Ravens bother drafting a running back? Our rankings say no.
You know it’s a weak running back class when the top two prospects come from the same school. The Ravens are set at the position for 2026 with Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Rasheen Ali, but Henry is 32 years old and Hill is entering the final year of his contract. At some point, Baltimore […]
Ranking the Ravens’ options at center in the 2026 draft class
After losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, the Ravens badly need to add a center in the draft. Right now, their room is made up of Corey Bullock, Danny Pinter, and JoVaughn Gwyn, none of whom currently profile as a starter on a competitive team. Luckily, this year’s class has a number of pro-ready center […]
Ravens Reacts Pre-Draft Survey
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here. The Ravens own the No. 14 pick, and […]
Baltimore Beatdown 2026 Draft Top 197 Big Board
Baltimore Beatdown is thrilled to present our final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board! Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said last week that the team has identified 197 draftable prospects, and (not-so) coincidentally, so did we! Embedded below is a spreadsheet with our full player rankings, scouting notes, and positional rankings on both sides of the […]
Roundtable Reactions to latest Nnamdi Madubuike injury update
The Ravens got some very, very good news on Tuesday: star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is trending towards a return to the field this year. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s reactions to the latest update: Between today’s news and Lamar Jackson’s 2023 extension, the Ravens have a knack for getting good news during draft week. Madubuike’s […]
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike had neck surgery, trending towards 2026 return
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, who missed almost all of the 2025 season due to a neck injury, recently underwent surgery and is trending towards a return to the field sometime this year. Madubuike, 28, was a 2020 third-round pick who emerged as one of league’s best defensive tackles in 2023 with 13.5 sacks […]
The case for and against the Ravens drafting CB in Round 1
In the 2026 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens will enter the weekend equipped with 11 total picks at their disposal. That includes the No. 14 overall selection in the first round on Thursday night. The Ravens traditionally stick to their “best player available” drafting strategy but also have a few prominent roster needs to address. […]
The case for and against the Ravens drafting OL in Round 1
In next week’s NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens will enter the weekend equipped with 11 total picks at their disposal. That includes the No. 14 overall selection in the first round on Thursday night. The Ravens traditionally stick to their “best player available” drafting strategy but also have a few prominent roster needs to address. […]
Ravens 2026 Mock Draft: adding elite athletes on both sides of the ball
Over the weekend, Baltimore Beatdown’s Nikhil Mehta and Zach Canter faced off in a mock draft duel. Using Pro Football Network’s simulator, they looked at the same set of prospects for each of the Ravens’ first eight picks in next week’s draft, but built very different draft classes. Nikhil focuses players who can impact the […]
We asked, you answered: should the Ravens trade for Dexter Lawrence?
In last week’s Ravens Reacts survey, we asked Baltimore Beatdown readers if they wanted to trade for Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. 88% of respondents answered yes, though a vast majority of those fans insisted upon keeping Baltimore’s first-round pick in next week’s draft (No. 14 overall). Reports have placed Lawrence’s trade value at a […]
Ravens 2026 Mock Draft: prioritizing long-term value in the trenches
Over the weekend, Baltimore Beatdown’s Nikhil Mehta and Zach Canter faced off in a mock draft duel. Using Pro Football Network’s simulator, they looked at the same set of prospects for each of the Ravens’ first eight picks in next week’s draft, but built very different draft classes. Zach prioritized the trenches with four of […]
LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane to visit Ravens
The Ravens are hosting LSU cornerback and projected first-round pick Mansoor Delane for a pre-draft visit, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Delane, 22, is the No. 7 player on Baltimore Beatdown’s 2026 big board and the top-ranked cornerback four spots ahead of Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy. The former Tiger just finished a masterful season in Baton […]
Which positions could the Ravens double-dip at in the draft?
This year’s NFL draft, which is now less than two weeks away, will be a big one for the Baltimore Ravens. As the team looks to quickly re-establish themselves as contenders and usher in the Jesse Minter head coach era, the Ravens still have a number of roster needs to address. The Ravens are entering […]
Baltimore Beatdown Updated 2026 Draft Top 101 Big Board
Baltimore Beatdown is proud to share our updated Top 101 Big Board! Included are our new rankings with explanations for players with the biggest jumps or falls from our initial board. As a reminder, our board is Ravens-centric, meaning it is weighted based on positions and skillsets Baltimore should be prioritizing in April. And as […]
Ravens host WR Denzel Boston, TE Oscar Delp for pre-draft visits
The Ravens are hosting Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston and Georgia tight end Oscar Delp for pre-draft visits on Friday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Sports Illustrated’s Arye Pulli. Boston, 22, is a prototypical X receiver with a big frame, reliable hands, and plenty of ball skills. He’s a good, but not great athlete […]
OL Daniel Faalele to join John Harbaugh’s Giants
Typically, when a two-year starter from the Ravens’ offensive line hits free agency, they are signed immediately, often to a market-level deal. Daniel Faalele received no such treatment. Despite starting every game at right guard for the past two years, he went unsigned for almost a month into the new league year. The only team […]
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