Consolidated draft grades for the Baltimore Ravens’ Day 2 picks of EDGE Mike Green and OL Emery Jones Jr.
The Ravens finished Day 2 with two selections, drafting Marshall EDGE Mike Green at No. 59 and LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. at No. 91.
The grades surrounding the two picks have higher variance than the norm. Traditionally, pundits praise the Ravens’ Day 2 expertise. But with the selection of Green comes character concerns due to two sexual assault allegations and Jones is a prospect without consensus.
Grades for Edge Mike Green
The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman | Grade: A* (with an asterisk)
“If the Ravens are comfortable with Green’s character, then they might have landed a top-10 prospect at No. 59. But it’s a risk. Green was uber-productive and a first-team All-American at Marshall last year (17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss), but sexual assault allegations led to Green’s dismissal from Virginia in 2022 and sent him tumbling down the draft board. (Green was not charged and has denied the allegations.) On the field, Baltimore picked up another weapon.”
Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski | Grade: A
“The Baltimore Ravens did it again. They see value and draft it, just as they did in the first round with Georgia safety Malaki Starks. Marshall’s Mike Green is the most natural pass-rusher in this year’s draft class not named Abdul Carter. He actually led the FBS with 17 sacks this past season. Despite being a first-round talent, Green presumably fell to the second round because of his background. At the NFL scouting combine, he revealed to reporters that he had been accused of sexual assault twice–once in high school and once at the University of Virginia before being suspended by the team and transferring to Marshall. Green stated that he had “done nothing wrong” and had never been charged or even questioned about those allegations. On the field, Green’s explosiveness off the edge is undeniable. He has the traits to be a long-term elite pass-rusher. However, the Ravens had to be completely comfortable with his past before selecting him.”
CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso | Grade: A+
“Vintage Ravens selection once again. Let the draft come to them. Green had first-round production at the smaller-school level and first-round athleticism. Does need to add considerable power to his game but is long and has elite-level bend. The type of outside rusher Baltimore’s defense needs. “
SB Nation’s Joseph Acosta | Grade: B- on the field, F off the field
“It’s hard to ignore what Green did off the field, with a sexual assault case that was the biggest reason he fell all the way to 59. For John Harbaugh, who after the Ray Rice case said the Ravens have “zero tolerance” for cases like Green’s, to pick Green, that statement falls very hollow. On the field, Green is a different type of pass rusher from their normal body types. He’s got shorter arms, but his speed and burst off the ball is truly among the best in the class. If he can come in and be a valuable DPR it makes sense.”
PFF Staff | Grade: Very Good
“Green’s off-the-field concerns led to his slide in the draft, but from an on-field perspective, he has the talent to be one of the biggest steals. He earned 90.0-plus grades in each of the past two seasons and dominated a lower level of competition. Green recorded 17 sacks in 2024, posting a 20.2% pass-rush win rate and a 9.4% run-stop rate.”
USA Today’s Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz | Grade: A-
“Two sexual assault allegations – one in high school and one at Virginia before his transfer to Marshall – almost assuredly complicated Green’s draft outlook. There’s little question that the Football Bowl Subdivision leader in sacks can electrify the Ravens’ pass rush, but more questions will follow this choice.”
Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame | Grade: C+
“Green’s collegiate career wasn’t clean. He started at Virginia in 2021 but missed all of ’22 before transferring to Marshall due in part to sexual assault allegations, something he also faced in high school. On the field, Green was a force for the Thundering Herd, totaling a nation-high 17 sacks last season. There are obvious questions, but Green’s talent at 6’ 3” and 251 pounds is evident.”
The Tennesseean’s Nick Gray | Grade: A-
“Green slipped down draft boards due to sexual assault allegations, with NFL Network reporting that he was off some teams’ boards. On the field, Green has very good burst off the snap with decent hands, and he’ll be a pass-rush specialist early on. Production wise, he’s in the top levels of this class. Good value on the field.”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Nick Brinkerhoff | Grade: A+
“Baltimore’s done it again in the second round by getting one of the best prospects in the class well after they were originally expected to be selected. Green’s off-field concerns likely led to his drop. Baltimore is getting a productive edge as Green led college football in sacks in 2024 with 17. This may end up as one of the best steals of the draft.”
The 33rd Team’s Ian Valentino | Grade: A+
“Baltimore always gets the most value at key positions, so it’s not shocking they find Mike Green in their laps. Green is explosive and a tremendous finisher, which is what Baltimore has lacked from its pressure-based scheme. He can make a mark in Year 1.”
For the Win’s Christian D’Andrea | Grade: A
“You know what? Just put the Jesse Pinkman “he can’t keep getting away with this!” GIF here. That’s about how everyone feels about the latest stud to fall right into John Harbaugh’s lap.”
Grades for OL Emery Jones Jr.
Dochterman | Grade: A
“Jones started for three straight seasons at right tackle for LSU and twice earned second-team All-SEC honors. His arm length (34 1/4 inches) and hand size (10 3/4) could keep him outside while his position coaches finalize his eventual landing spot. Per usual, a smart pickup for the Ravens.”
Sobleski | Grade: C
“The Baltimore Ravens love big, physical and burly offensive tackles. They don’t necessarily worry about polish or exactly where they’ll play. They want to dominate at the point of attack. LSU’s Emery Jones Jr. fits their profile to a T.
Much like former LSU teammate Will Campbell, Jones stepped into the Tigers’ starting lineup as a true freshman and never relinquished the job. Also like Campbell, many projected the right tackle as a conversion project to guard. The biggest difference between the two is Jones’ lack of polish. He’s a bully in the trenches who isn’t a great athlete and needs to drastically improve his technique.”
Trapasso | Grade: A-
“Has experience at OT and OG who plays with a calculated/patient style and never opens the gate too early, so his outside shoulder is a real challenge to get around. Has to play with more nastiness although there are charging climbs to the second level that stand out on film. Effective in space. One of the many smart OL selections in the middle portion of the draft by the Ravens over the years.”
Acosta | Grade: B-
“Jones was outside my top 100, but among the guards left on the board he’s the best guy for the Ravens’ scheme. He’s a competitor with power in his frame, but needs to work on his feet in order to stick at tackle. The Ravens need competition at guard, and Jones can become a starter there.”
PFF Staff | Grade: Below Average
“The Ravens address depth concerns on their interior offensive line with Jones. While he is still a raw player and didn’t generate overly impressive PFF grades at LSU, it may be due in large part to playing out of position at tackle. His long arms and good anchor in pass protection led to a 67.4 PFF pass-blocking grade, showing his potential.”
Middlehurst-Schwartz | Grade: B
“A sturdy blocker at 6-5 and 315 pounds, Jones can obscure some of his shortcomings by moving inside to guard. His discipline can falter, but he can be a force in the run game.”
Verderame | Grade: A-
“Jones is an interesting prospect at 6’ 5” and 315 pounds. With the Tigers, he started 36 games, all at right tackle. Still, despite having good arm length at 34¼”, he projects to kick inside and play guard in the NFL due to a lack of foot speed on the edge. With terrific experience at a top-end program, Jones should be a long-term starter.”
Gray | Grade: C+
“Jones needs to work on balance and hand usage in pass protection, and it needs to be a pretty significant improvement for him to be a quality starter.”
Brinkerhoff | Grade: B
“Jones primarily played tackle in college opposite Will Campbell but likely will end up as a guard in the NFL. He has good size and solid athleticism but may not have the technique and skills to hang at tackle. If not, he’ll provide good depth and potential starter down the line on the interior.”
Valentino | Grade: B-
“Moving inside to guard will fix most of Emery Jones’ problems, and the Ravens have a need for immediate help there. Experienced in the SEC, Jones profiles as someone who can grow into a role and take gigantic leaps throughout his rookie season. He has the tools to be a starter by Year 2.”