Potential Fits for Ravens on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft
The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec identified players who could be of interest to the Ravens on all three days of the draft.
By now, everyone is familiar with the first-round prospects linked to the Ravens, so here's a look at some of the players Zrebiec believes could be potential fits on Days 2 and 3.
Day 2 (Rounds 2-3)
Florida DT Caleb Banks
"If not for injury concerns and the fact that he missed most of his final college season because of a foot issue, Banks would likely be a first-round pick. He offers a rare combination of size, strength and quickness. He is 6-6, 327 pounds, but he moves like a smaller man. He needs polish and to improve his conditioning."
Washington WR Denzel Boston
"The Ravens brought several receivers into the facility for pre-draft visits, including Texas A&M's KC Concepcion and Boston, who had 20 touchdowns over the past two college seasons. At 6-4, 212 pounds, Boston has the length teams are looking for and knows how to use his body to win 50-50 balls. He's a physical runner with the ball in his hands, and he has punt return value."
Florida C Jake Slaughter
"The Athletic's Dane Brugler has Slaughter as the No. 1 center in the draft. A three-year starter in the SEC, he's well built at 6-5, 305 pounds and is a technician who knows how to utilize leverage. He's also well regarded for his leadership skills and intangibles. Slaughter doesn't have any eye-popping traits, but he gets the job done."
Missouri OLB Zion Young
"A two-year starter, Young is expected to be taken in the early stages of the second round. He had 6.5 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles last season. He lacks elite quickness off the edge, and he still needs to broaden his pass-rushing repertoire. Still, he's a rangy and physical run defender who has the tools to suggest he'll become an effective pass rusher in the pros."
Day 3 (Round 4-7)
Indiana RB Roman Hemby
"Hemby is a no-frills downhill runner who is comfortable as a pass catcher and kick returner. The Maryland native has proven durable and consistent. He has fumbled only twice in 840 career touches. He'd be a solid late Day 3 pick, and his return ability gives him a chance to crack a roster."
Maryland S Jalen Huskey
"The Frederick, Md., native said he hit it off with Ravens special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. at the combine. He has extensive special teams experience, and that will be his clearest path to a roster spot. As a safety, he plays with discipline and has great ball skills. Huskey had 11 interceptions over his final three college seasons."
Oklahoma State P Wes Pahl
"Even after signing Luke Elzinga, the Ravens are still in the punter market. Pahl, who has a huge leg, averaged just over 46 yards per punt for the Cowboys and also has experience holding. Other top punter options include Michigan State's Ryan Eckley, Georgia's Brett Thorson and Elon's Jeff Yurk."
Ravens Get 'Athletic Bulldozer' in Dane Brugler's Mock Draft
One would be hard-pressed to find a more extensive draft guide than “The Beast” by Brugler, so his participation in a mock draft on ESPN's "The Mina Kimes Show" is worthy of attention.
The twist to this mock draft is that Brugler had to choose between two prospects presented to him by Kimes for each pick.
For the Ravens at No. 14, Brugler went with Penn State guard Vega Ioane over Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
"I love Ioane and what he brings to an offensive line," Brugler said. "I love the tape. The way he moves. He can be an athletic bulldozer. … This feels like a trenches draft for the Ravens, so I think that fits."
Ioane continues to be the player most frequently linked to the Ravens in mock drafts. Another popular selection for Baltimore is Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano, who went two picks earlier in Brugler's draft.
Ravens Miss Out on Malaki Starks in 2025 Redraft
As we continue to look forward to next week's draft, The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner looked back at the 2025 draft and did a do-over.
Safety Malaki Starks, the Ravens' pick at No. 27 last year, was off the board before they were on the clock in the redraft. The Minnesota Vikings nabbed Starks at No. 24.
"Starks is extremely versatile and proved to be NFL savvy immediately last season," Baumgardner wrote.
Baltimore pivoted to Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. In the real draft, he went to the Chicago Bears in the second round (No. 56 overall).
"Trapilo started his rookie year as a reserve before eventually taking over at left tackle for Chicago in Week 12," Baumgardner wrote. "His seven starts down the stretch, including in a wild-card win over Green Bay, were outstanding. He's going to miss a bunch of time in 2026 as he rehabs a patellar tendon injury, but I'm eager to see his return."
