Mink: The Ravens made atypical moves this offseason with the Maxx Crosby trade offer and mega contract for Trey Hendrickson, so I won't rule anything out. General Manager Eric DeCosta is being aggressive to improve this team.
However, it doesn't mean Baltimore is willing to part with major draft capital for any superstar who reportedly requests a trade.
DeCosta called the potential to get Crosby a "foundational acquisition." They viewed him as a game-wrecker who could totally change Baltimore's defensive front. He was unlike any player they've had on the roster. Do the Ravens view Dexter Lawrence in the same light? I don't know.
Nnamdi Madubuike's future remains unclear, and I would imagine that would be a major factor in whether Baltimore would make such a move to improve the defensive line.
The Ravens hope homegrown talent Travis Jones develops into a Lawrence-like player. They're virtually the same size and have the same play style and strengths. The Ravens already signed Jones to a multi-year extension.
Let's also remember that there's a big difference between a player requesting a trade and a player being traded. Often, these situations ultimately result in a long-term contract, which the Giants and Lawrence have reportedly been working on for quite some time. Plus, would John Harbaugh really be interested in trading such a premier player to his former team?
Brown: The need for Baltimore's pass defense to improve hasn't been talked about enough.
For two years, the Ravens have ranked near the bottom of the NFL in pass defense. In 2025, they were tied for 30th, giving up 247.9 passing yards per game. In 2024, they ranked 31st, surrendering 244.1 yards per game. It's not simply their pass rush that needs to step up. One-on-one coverage, tackling after the catch, and their lack of playmaking on passes that could have been defended or intercepted have also been problematic.
Head Coach Jesse Minter's forte is defense. In each of his two seasons as defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, they ranked among the top five in preventing third-down conversions. He liked using three safety looks in Los Angeles and said he expects to do the same in Baltimore. That's one reason the Ravens signed Jaylinn Hawkins in free agency to join Kyle Hamilton and Malaki Starks in the safety rotation.
"If you just look at what I've done the last couple of years with a guy like Derwin James and the safeties [in Los Angeles], I think we want to be really versatile, and we want to have a lot of different types of pieces," Minter said.
Re-signing Chidobe Awuzie, who was Baltimore's most consistent cornerback last season, was a key offseason move. The Ravens believe cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins can play more consistently in 2026, and it's possible they'll spend an early draft pick on a corner.
The Ravens ranked No. 6 against the pass in 2023 when they reached the AFC championship game. If Minter's staff and the players can make Baltimore's pass defense a strength again, the Ravens should return to being contenders.
Mink: The only thing that gives me pause on making Penn State's Vega Ioane my first-round mock draft pick is that there are high-quality guard prospects that should be available for the Ravens in the second round.
Texas A&M's Chase Bisontis, Oregon's Emmanuel Pregnon, and Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge all check the box as potential strong Day 2 fits. Bisontis brings the most versatility of the bunch. Pregnon and Rutledge are big-bodied bullies. Rutledge has also reportedly been snapping for teams during the pre-draft process.
I also like some potential third-round guards with Iowa's Gennings Dunker and Kentucky's Jalen Farmer. Dunker is an old-school blocker from O-line powerhouse Iowa and a Combine darling with his flowing red-haired mullet. Farmer has all the tools to be an NFL starter.
Brown: First, I'd like to avoid discussing possible injuries. It's April, and I'm superstitious.
With the departure of Keaton Mitchell (Chargers), Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali are the backs currently behind Henry. Hill's 2025 season ended in November after a neck injury and Ali has just 17 NFL carries, so I understand why you're asking this question.
I could see the Ravens drafting a running back on Day 2 or 3. Top running back prospects who might be available include Mike Washington Jr. (Arkansas), Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest), Jonah Coleman (Washington), Seth McGowan (Kentucky), Jadarian Price (Notre Dame), and Nicholas Singleton (Penn State).
However, Henry has shown no sign of slowing down in his two seasons with the Ravens, and he has reported to the voluntary offseason workout program looking like King Henry.
Durability has been one of Henry's strengths, Hill had his best season in 2024, and Ali has potential. I don't think fortifying the running back room behind Henry is a top priority, but with 11 picks, the Ravens could certainly draft a back at some point.
