2026 Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 10 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: December 30, 2025Executive Summary
Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 selections and critical needs at Defensive Line, Offensive Guard, Edge Rusher. This mock has them addressing their biggest weaknesses while maintaining draft value.
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #16 - Baltimore Ravens: Keldric Faulk, Defensive Line, Auburn
Rank: #10 overall | Grade: A | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Tampa Bay addresses their top need by landing Kenyon Sadiq, one of the most athletic tight ends to enter the draft in years. Sadiq appears at number 11 on Bruce Feldman's Freaks List for good reason—he combines tight end size with receiver burst and movement skills. The Buccaneers are betting his mismatch creation ability can replace the production they've lost at the position.
The Fit:Sadiq's alignment versatility—slot, in-line, H-back, and split out wide—gives Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator endless formation options to create favorable matchups. His speed on seam routes overwhelms linebackers and safeties, while his effort in run blocking and ability to pancake defensive backs add unexpected physical dimension. The route-tree refinement will come with coaching, but his Travis Kelce-level athleticism suggests elite ceiling potential.
Scouting Report:If Keldric Faulk was off the board, Baltimore Ravens could target similar Defensive Lines in the top 10 range.
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Pick #47 - Baltimore Ravens: Emmanuel Pregnon, Offensive Guard, Oregon
Rank: #49 overall | Grade: B | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Tampa Bay addresses their second-biggest need by landing the best guard in this entire class—Emmanuel Pregnon didn't allow a single sack in 2024 while posting a 97.5% pass-block success rate at Oregon. Pregnon's combination of 315-pound mass, lateral mobility, and technical refinement represents a rare profile for interior offensive linemen. The Bucs are locking down protection for their quarterback with a Day 1 starter.
The Fit:Pregnon's exceptional movement skills for his size allow him to reach the second level smoothly and sustain blocks in space, fitting Tampa Bay's zone-blocking tendencies perfectly. His nasty finishing mentality and ability to bury defenders through the whistle add an edge that sets the tone up front, while his strong anchor against bull rushers provides pass-protection reliability. The speed-to-power rush vulnerability needs monitoring, but his transfer development arc suggests continued growth.
Scouting Report:If Emmanuel Pregnon was off the board, Baltimore Ravens could target similar Offensive Guards in the second round range.
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Pick #82 - Baltimore Ravens: Romello Height, Edge Rusher, Texas Tech
Rank: #83 overall | Grade: C+ | Need Match: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why This Pick:Indianapolis uncovers one of the draft's sneakiest values in Genesis Smith, an Arizona safety whose 6-2 frame and long-strider range make him an X-factor eraser in coverage despite playing for an under-the-radar program. Smith's ability to close gaps over the middle and dissuade quarterbacks from throwing altogether transforms coverage concepts. The Colts are betting his elite processing and playmaking instincts translate despite the inconsistent tackling form.
The Fit:Smith's sheer length and fluidity to thrive in single-high coverage give Indianapolis a safety who can patrol the deep middle with range that smaller defensive backs cannot match. His sharp anticipation to undercut routes over the middle and keen hip alignment IQ managing intermediate zones add dimension, while his Colorado film showed the recovery fumble instincts teams covet. The missed tackles and breakdown timing need refinement, but his 45 tackles and 7 pass deflections in 2025 prove the ball skills are real.
Scouting Report:If Romello Height was off the board, Baltimore Ravens could target similar Edge Rushers in the Day 2-3 range.
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Pick #117: Ahmad Moten Sr (Defensive Line, Miami (FL)) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #154: Jacarrius Peak (Offensive Tackle, NC State) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #162: Sheridan Wilson (IOL, Texas Tech) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #172: Devin Moore (Cornerback, Florida) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #173: Sawyer Robertson (Quarterback, Baylor) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #249: Eugene Wilson III (WRS, Florida) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential. Pick #251: Niki Prongos (Offensive Tackle, Stanford) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.---
Baltimore Ravens Draft Class Summary
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