When the Ravens eye up tight end prospects, they often see double. And at this year's Combine, Baltimore knows it may have two spots to fill.
The Ravens were in a pickle this past season with three tight ends hurdling toward free agency. General Manager Eric DeCosta spoke with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely about extensions, and ultimately, a deal materialized with Andrews.
DeCosta made it clear this week that the Ravens could re-sign Likely, and bringing back Charlie Kolar also remains a possibility.
But when fans watch the tight ends work out at this year's Combine, they could be looking at two future Ravens.
The Ravens have double-dipped at tight end four times in franchise history. The last time they drafted only one tight end in a class was 2014 (Crockett Gillmore). Here's the history:
- 2022 – Kolar and Likely (fourth round)
- 2018 – Hayden Hurst (first round), Andrews (third round).
- 2015 – Maxx Williams (second round), Nick Boyle (fifth round)
- 2010 – Ed Dickson (third round), Dennis Pitta (fourth round)
So, what might the Ravens be looking for this time around?
The Ravens franchise leader in receptions and receiving touchdowns, Andrews has evolved into a do-it-all tight end over his eight seasons. Though he posted a career-low 422 receiving yards last season, the Ravens see a rebound in 2026.
"We expect him to get back to himself and be the player that he can be," DeCosta said. "He still has a lot in the tank, and we think he's going to be a playmaker for us this year, and we're glad we got the deal done."
A versatile weapon, Likely was one of the team's top playmakers the past couple of seasons with acrobatic grabs and yards after catch. So, if he departs in free agency, Baltimore could be looking for another athletic pass catcher.
Kolar evolved into a primary in-line blocking tight end who caught teams by surprise as a reliable receiver. He was originally drafted as more of a pass-catching threat, and the Ravens could look for more of a natural blocker with another pick.
Here are some of this year's top tight end prospects:
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Sadiq is regarded as the top prospect of this year's tight end class and a likely first-round pick. Standing in at 6-foot-3 and one of the best pure athletes in the draft, he's basically a hybrid wide receiver (51 catches, 560 yards, eight touchdowns) who also loves blocking. Would the Ravens use a first-round pick on a tight end?
Max Klare, Ohio State
Klare is a big-bodied (6-5, 243) receiving tight end who can stress the deeper part of the field. He posted 43 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns last season in a loaded Ohio State offense.
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Stowers (6-4, 215) was a four-star dual-threat quarterback coming out of high school who committed to Texas A&M. After two years as a backup, he transferred to New Mexico State, but again didn't win the starting quarterback job, so he converted to tight end. He had a breakout final year at Vanderbilt, posting 62 catches for 769 yards and four touchdowns. Considering his late position switch, there's a high ceiling.
Jack Endries, Texas
Endries (6-4, 244) was a consistent performer with more than 1,000 receiving yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons. He projects as a strong in-line threat.
Michael Trigg, Baylor
Trigg (6-4, 240) played at USC, Ole Miss, and Baylor and had a strong fifth season with 50 catches for 694 yards and six touchdowns. He's a versatile threat who creates mismatch problems for the defense with his speed, route-running, and tackle-breaking ability. Trigg's tape shows circus catches and explosiveness that have drawn comparisons to Likely. Trigg also measured in with the longest wingspan of the tight ends at the Combine.
