S Malaki Starks, Round 1 (27 overall)
Potential impact: A playmaking pass defender who complements Kyle Hamilton well.
Adding Starks to the safety rotation can help eliminate the big plays that hurt Baltimore last season before Hamilton was moved primarily to deep safety. Starks was a playmaker in centerfield at Georgia, and that ability to cover ground as a pass defender should free up Hamilton to line up in multiple positions, like he did in 2023 as a first-team All-Pro selection.
OLB Mike Green, Round 2 (59)
Potential impact: An athletic presence rushing from the edge who causes major problems for opposing quarterbacks.
Green could become a not-so-secret weapon in passing situations joining Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, and Tavius Robinson in the outside linebacker rotation. After leading the nation in sacks (17) at Marshall, Green will have a chance to expand and refine moves all summer working with Pass Rush Coach Chuck Smith.
OT Emery Jones Jr., Round 3 (91)
Potential impact: A challenger to start at guard who can be a versatile backup.
Jones started at right tackle for LSU, and the Ravens believe he'll also play guard, where he could eventually challenge for a starting spot. A shoulder injury kept Jones out of rookie minicamp, and he may be sidelined until training camp. If not a starter as a rookie, Jones could be a quality backup ready to step in at either guard or tackle should a starter suffer an injury.
LB Teddye Buchanan, Round 4 (129)
Potential impact: A presence on special teams who could become part of the inside linebacker rotation.
Buchanan will join Trenton Simpson as another young inside linebacker for defensive leader Roquan Smith to take under his wing. There could be snaps for Buchanan at inside linebacker after the departures of Malik Harrison and Chris Board in free agency. Buchanan's ability to get off blocks and pursue ball carriers as a rookie will help determine how many defensive snaps he earns, but he is expected to contribute immediately on special teams.
OT Carson Vinson, Round 5 (141)
Potential impact: A physically imposing talent with upside who will strengthen the offensive line depth.
As the only HBCU player in this year’s draft, Vinson enters the NFL as an intriguing prospect who might be scratching the surface of potential. He plays with an edge and should improve as he gets stronger – a player that Offensive Line Coach George Warhop is eager to work with. With the Ravens' signing of veteran offensive tackle Joe Noteboom, Vinson has time to develop before he would be called upon.
CB Bilhal Kone, Round 6 (178)
Potential impact: A dog on special teams who adds cornerback depth.
Scouts like the 6-foot-1 Kone's length and 75-inch wingspan. He's already shown his determination to make the NFL as a junior college transfer who became the Ravens' first draft pick from Western Michigan. There are more experienced corners like Jalyn Armour-Davis and T.J. Tampa battling for roster spots, but Kone plans to hold his own.
K Tyler Loop, Round 6 (186)
Potential impact: A rookie who kicks well consistently and in the clutch.
Loop is the first kicker drafted in franchise history, and after the release of Justin Tucker, the Ravens will have a new kicker for the first time since 2012. Joining a Super Bowl contender puts the young kicker on a big stage, and Loop relishes the opportunity.
WR LaJohntay Wester, Round 6 (203)
Potential impact: An explosive returner in college who the Ravens think can handle that role right away.
Many traits made Wester a dangerous returner in college – surehanded, sound judgement, elusiveness, and explosiveness. Perhaps he'll move up the wide receiver depth chart in time, but the immediate expectation is for Wester to lock down the No.1 punt returner role.
DT Aeneas Peebles, Round 6 (210)
Potential impact: Joining Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, and Broderick Washington in the defensive line rotation on passing downs.
Peebles was the only defensive lineman drafted by the Ravens. Michael Pierce's retirement there is an opportunity to earn snaps, but Peebles' rookie impact could be more as a sub rusher. Peebles' 37 pressures last season at Virginia Tech ranked third among all FBS interior defensive linemen. His goal will be to help Baltimore's interior pass rush right away.
CB Roger Longerbeam, Round 6 (212)
Potential impact: A special teams contributor who bolsters the cornerback depth.
At 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Longerbeam wasn't one of the draft's biggest corners, but his tenacity impressed DeCosta. He believes that trait will translate to the NFL. Longerbeam will compete with Kone and others to try to carve out a roster spot and special teams role.
G Garrett Dellinger, Round 7 (243)
Potential impact: Becoming a part of the offensive line depth chart who could grow into a larger role.
Dellinger played almost 2,000 snaps at LSU, which should help him make the jump to the NFL. At 6-foot-4, 325 pounds, Dellinger fits the big guard profile the Ravens prefer and has experience competing against recent SEC defensive linemen who have reached the NFL. First, he'll have to earn a spot in what could be a hotly contested offensive line competition this summer.
