The Baltimore Ravens entered the draft with some specific needs. They came away from the first two rounds with two players many projected to be a Day 1 pick. They added depth later as well with some prospects that should challenge for a starting position in the near future. Most draft analysts were happy with the haul Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta came away with.
This is what the 2025 Ravens draft class looks like:
Round 1, Pick 27: Malachi Starks, Safety, Georgia
Round 2, No. 59: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Round 3, No. 91: Emery Jones Jr., OL, LSU
Round 4, No. 129: Teddye Buchanan, ILB, California
Round 5, No. 141: Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
Round 6, No. 178: Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan
Round 6, No. 186: Tyler Loop, K, Arizona
Round 6, No. 203: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
Round 6, No. 210: Aeneas Peebles, DL, Virginia Tech
Round 6, No. 212: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers
Round 7, No. 243: Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU
Let’s take a look at how a couple of analysts graded the overall draft:
Chad Reuter, NFL Network
Grade: A
The Ravens are perennial contenders because they let the draft board come to them. Starks will be a playmaker no matter where he lines up. Green was still available late in Round 2 because of off-field concerns, but he has a chance to provide a lot of value off the edge. Jones could be a solid starter at guard or tackle in time.
Buchanan met a need for Baltimore and Peebles should immediately step into the D-line rotation. The Ravens took a massive tackle in Vinson and a tough guard in Dellinger, who will compete for playing time early. The fluid Kone and quick Longerbeam figure to make an impact in the secondary as rookies. Loop might be the replacement for Justin Tucker amid questions about his future with the team. Wester is a tough, quick slot receiver and punt returner.
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
Grade B-
General manager Eric DeCosta is one of the savviest decision-makers in football, routinely allowing the draft to come to him. Starks creates a crowded element in the safety room, but he can do it all as a defensive back. Green and Buchanan are two explosive defenders up front with modern-day, well-rounded games, and Jones and Vinson are two developmental types up front on offense, although Jones is much closer to being starter-ready.
Kone has the ball skills to be a starting outside corner sooner than later, and there probably was a legitimate need to add a new kicker. Keep an eye on Peebles as an explosive interior pass-rusher. Great Round 6 find. Another prudent draft weekend for Baltimore.