Baltimore will look to regroup after exiting the playoffs via a disastrous AFC title game loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
The Ravens are 20th in the NFL in cap space, with $7.3 million available, and there will be critical decisions regarding several vital contributors and two All-Pros. And they’re spending about $120+ million plus on the offensive side of the football.
Baltimore also has 29 players scheduled to hit free agency, and some tough decisions will be made regarding who returns to Baltimore.
With the new league year and free agency fast approaching, we’re looking at an updated mock draft roundup for the Ravens.
ESPN/FIeld Yates
Field Yates has Baltimore retooling at the cornerback position.
30. Baltimore Ravens
Kamari Lassiter, CB, GeorgiaThe Ravens did a remarkable job defensively last season with an injury-impacted cornerback room, but counting on repeating that effort would be a challenge. Lassiter is confident in man coverage and welcomes the challenge of sticking on opposing top-flight wideouts. Baltimore has several key free agents on defense this offseason and turnover is to be expected. Lassiter, who broke up eight passes in 2023, could help.
Draft Wire
With Justin Madubuike as the biggest prize in free agency, Draft Wire reloads Baltimore with the fast-rising Braden Fiske.
30 – Baltimore Ravens – DT Braden Fiske, FSU
The last of our big risers after the Senior Bowl, Braden Fiske is a great fit as a powerful inside/outside defensive lineman.
Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report has Baltimore reloading at the pass rusher spot with multiple free agents.
30. Baltimore Ravens: EDGE Bralen Trice, Washington
Washington’s Bralen Trice has been one of college football’s most prolific pass-rushers over the past decade. He finished fourth on that list with 106 career pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.
Trice’s game is predicated on power and relentlessness. He’ll play through, around and chase down ball-carriers. His motor runs white hot at all times.
“The Ravens led the league in sacks during the regular season, but their top three pass-rushers—Justin Madubuike, Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy—are all impending free agents,” Holder said. “With the way things look right now, Baltimore spending a first-round pick at a premium position to try and maintain the amount of pressure the Ravens were able to generate last season makes a ton of sense. Plus, Trice is the physical presence they seem to prefer among their front seven.”
The Athletic
With several question marks in the secondary, The Athletic has Baltimore adding cornerback depth.
30. Baltimore Ravens: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
An intense, physical corner who likes to hit, Rakestraw can give up some ground with his deep speed but also can be a terror underneath. Health is a concern, though, and he missed the Senior Bowl with a core injury. Tackle or WR could be on the table for Baltimore, too.
NFL.com
Chad Reuter has Baltimore adding an offensive guard.
Pick
30
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Cooper Beebe
Cooper Beebe
Kansas State · OG · SeniorBeebe will have to prove his athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine, but the Ravens could see him as a younger version of Kevin Zeitler, who is headed for free agency. There are not many college linemen who can switch between both tackle spots and left guard in the same game, which is something Beebe did multiple times last season.
CBS Sports
CBS Sports has Baltimore adding a big, physical target.
Round 1 – Pick 30
Keon Coleman WR
FLORIDA STATE • JR • 6’4″ / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
28th
POSITION RNK
5th
Keon Coleman is the bigger-bodied target (6-4, 215) at wide receiver that Lamar Jackson needs. Coleman can line up anywhere, and he is a slick route runner with phenomenal knowledge of how to best utilize his body to maintain leverage against defenders. Coleman has an argument for being the best contested catcher in this class. He’s a great athlete, and he will be a red zone monster in the NFL.
PFF
Pro Football Focus has Baltimore adding a second round pick by trading the 30th selection to Minnesota, who draft quarterback Bo Nix.
Vikings receive: A 2024 first-round pick (No. 30)
Ravens receive: A 2024 second-round pick (No. 42) and a 2025 third-round pick
With the Vikings unable to secure a quarterback earlier in the draft, look for them to have their eye on Nix if he happens to fall to the end of the first round. A small trade-up allows them to get a fifth-year option on him, which is paramount, given how much money quarterbacks can command.
