Analyzing the Ravens’ current depth chart to gauge which position group they may draft early this year.
The 2025 NFL Draft is set to commence on Thursday, April 24, when Round 1 will occur. Rounds 2-3 will follow-up on Friday night, with Rounds 4-7 finishing up on Saturday.
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The Ravens enter this year’s 2025 NFL Draft with their roster set in good position.
They’re returning most of their key players from last year’s 12-win squad, which came up just short of a second straight AFC title game appearance. As the Ravens continue to seek a breakthrough in the playoffs, this is another all-important draft cycle.
While they don’t have any glaring holes at starting spots, the Ravens need to bolster depth and add immediate contributors via the draft.
Let’s run through how each position group currently looks for the Ravens, and gauge where they’re most likely to invest their draft capital this year.
FanDuel’s odds for the first position the Ravens will draft are as follows, in order from lowest to highest:
- Defensive Lineman/Edge +110
- Safety +250
- Offensive Lineman +430
- Cornerback +500
- Linebacker +1600
- Wide Receiver +1600
- Tight End +2900
- Running Back +6000
- Quarterback +15000
Quarterback
Locks: Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush
Bubble: Devin Leary
The chances the Ravens draft a quarterback are slim, but certainly not zero. They most definitely will not be drafting a quarterback with their first pick, though, which is reflected in the longshot odds of +15000.
Lamar Jackson will now be backed up by veteran Cooper Rush, who was signed to replace Josh Johnson. Devin Leary, a sixth-round pick last year, remains in the fold as a possible No. 3 candidate. The Ravens could draft another late-round quarterback to compete with Leary.
Running Back
Locks: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell
Bubble: Rasheen Ali
The Ravens have one of the strongest running back groups in the NFL, thanks in large part to Derrick Henry. Not to be overlooked is the solid all-around contributions of Justice Hill as the No. 2 and third-down receiving back.
Keaton Mitchell should be more of a factor in 2025 as he’s further recovered from injury. Rasheen Ali essentially redshirted his rookie campaign after being drafted in the sixth round last year. Ali’s roster spot can’t be considered secure, as the Ravens may be able to find an upgrade or want to keep only three running backs.
This will almost certainly not be the first position the Ravens target in the draft, which is why it has the second highest odds (+9000). However, in a deep draft class for running backs, the Ravens will probably take a flier on a mid-round or late-round prospect.
Tight End/Fullback
Locks: Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, Pat Ricard
Bubble: Zaire Mitchell-Paden
Like running back, the Ravens have one of the league’s deepest tight end rooms. However, there is more uncertainty here than usual.
Trade speculation has swirled in recent weeks surrounding Mark Andrews. Many believe the Ravens could look to trade the former All-Pro during draft weekend. This seems unlikely still, though, unless they were truly blown away by an offer.
Regardless, the Ravens have great depth with budding star Isaiah Likely in the mix, as well as solid utility piece Charlie Kolar. Fullback Pat Ricard provides pass-catching juice at times with elite in-line blocking ability.
With all three tight ends entering contract seasons, the Ravens may use one of their late-round picks to bring a new talent into the pipeline. The chances they draft one in Round 1 are extremely low, as reflected by the high odds of +2900.
Wide Receiver
Locks: Zay Flowers, Rashad Bateman, Deandre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker
Bubble: Anthony Miller, Dayton Wade, Malik Cunningham, Keith Kirkwood
The Ravens have a history of drafting wide receivers in Round 1 in recent memory. Since Eric DeCosta took over as general manager, they’ve done so three times. Two of those picks are now the team’s top wideouts in Zay Flowers and Rashad Bateman.
Behind them are newest signee Deandre Hopkins, who is replacing Nelson Agholor as the veteran of the group. Tylan Wallace was re-signed in free agency, and rising sophomore Devontez Walker rounds out the group as a high-upside talent.
Given their recent history of drafting wide receivers early, it cannot be ruled out in Round 1. With odds of +1600, it may be a worthwhile bet to take. If a top prospect like Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan slides, they could take him if they deem he’s the best player available.
However, still the Ravens’ depth chart is in a good place already, and this year’s wide receiver draft class is considered much weaker than usual.
Offensive Line
Locks: Ronnie Stanley, Roger Rosengarten, Tyler Linderbaum, Andrew Vorhees, Daniel Faalele, Ben Cleveland
Bubble: Nick Samac, Corey Bullock, Darrian Dalcourt
The Ravens are set to return almost all five starters along the offense line from last season. They re-signed Ronnie Stanley and Ben Cleveland, while losing Patrick Mekari in free agency.
With Roger Rosengarten emerging as a sure bet at right tackle, the only question marks are at each guard spot. Daniel Faaele improved as the year went on at right guard, but still is shaky to be relied on. At left guard, Andrew Vorhees is the favorite to start after beginning the 2024 season as the starter.
The Ravens will likely draft one if not more interior offensive lineman this weekend. They could also draft a swing tackle, or a prospect with guard-tackle versatility. Alabama’s Tyler Booker is a player who’s been linked to the team as a possible Round 1 selection.
Defensive Lineman/Edge
Locks: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington, Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac, David Ojabo
Bubble: Adedayo Odeleye, Basil Okoye, Malik Hamm, C.J. Ravenell
FanDuel combines defensive line and edge as one position for the purposes of odds on first position drafted. For the Ravens, this is the odds-on favorite to be their first position selected (+110).
The Ravens have a lot of question marks at both defensive line and edge rusher, so there’s good reason to believe they’ll use their first pick to address either spot.
Following Michael Pierce’s retirement, and with Travis Jones entering a contract season, the Ravens need to restock the cupboard up front. They could do so with a prospect like Michigan’s Kenneth Grant or Derrick Harmon out of Oregon.
Drafting an edge rusher seems even more likely. Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy are not under contract beyond 2025. Behind them is a trio of young, relatively unproven players in Tavius Robinson, David Ojabo, and Adisa Issac. While all three are likely to make the 2025 roster, they can’t be counted on for consistent impact and production.
The Ravens have been heavily predicted to take a number of edge prospects with pick No. 27, such as Myles Williams, Shemar Stewart, and Donovan Ezeiruaku.
Linebacker
Locks: Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson
Bubble: Jake Hummel, William Kwenkeu
There’s a better-than-decent chance the Ravens will draft a linebacker this year. After veterans Malik Harrison and Chris Board signed elsewhere in free agency, the Ravens lack established depth.
They signed Jake Hummel to a one-year deal, but he’s primarily a special teams contributor. Trenton Simpson is set to return as a starter opposite Roquan Smith after an up-and-down debut in that role last season.
The odds the Ravens draft a linebacker right away (+1600) reflect low probability. It’s more likely they’ll use a day three pick to do so.
Cornerback
Locks: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa
Bubble: Jalyn Armour-Davis
The Ravens drafted a cornerback with their first pick last year in Clemson’s Nate Wiggins. This was their highest draft pick on a corner since Marlon Humphrey in 2016.
Wiggins emerged as a key contributor down the stretch last season and is now a full-time starter entering 2025. Behind these two is newly-signed veteran Chidobe Awuzie, 2024 fourth-round pick T.J. Tampa, and the oft-injured Jalyn Armour-Davis.
On paper, the Ravens have a solid all-around group. However, there’s some question marks at the end of the depth chart, and the team has a long history of poor injury luck at the position.
FanDuel’s odds of +500 suggest there’s a half-decent chance the Ravens could draft a cornerback again in Round 1. If a prospect like Michigan’s Will Johnson were to slide far, the Ravens definitely could pounce. There’s a better chance, though, the team will use one (or more) of their day two or three picks to add cornerback talent.
Safety
Locks: Kyle Hamilton, Ar’Darius Washington
Bubble: Sanoussi Kane, Beau Brade
The Ravens parted ways with veteran Marcus Williams this offseason. He was replaced as a starter last year by Ar’Darius Washington, who was a revelation for the team’s defense.
Washington fits nicely alongside All-Pro Kyle Hamilton, but the Ravens will almost certainly draft a safety at some point this weekend. It could very well be as early as Round 1. Their most frequently mock-drafted player has been Georgia’s Malaki Starks, and another common prediction is Nick Emmanwori out of South Carolina.
FanDuel placed safety right behind defensive line/edge as the most likely first position drafted by Baltimore (+250 odds). If the abundance of mock drafts hold any truth, this a worthwhile bet to jump on.
Specialists
Locks: Jordan Stout, Nick Moore
Bubble: Justin Tucker
There are no odds on specialists to be the first position drafted for the Ravens. It definitely will not be, but there is a good chance the team will draft a kicker in the later rounds.
Given the uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker’s status for 2025 and beyond, the Ravens may opt to try and find their next kicker of the future.