The Baltimore Ravens will need to continue adding talent if they want to keep pace with some of the AFC’s standout teams, like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. The Ravens even have a significant threat within the division with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals keeping top playmakers Tee Higgins and Ja’marr Chase on the fold.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has added some solid players in the later days of the draft. Players like tight end Mark Andrews came by way of a third-round selection. Running back Justice Hill came in the fourth.
There’s a lot to be gained from building a roster with later picks. The contracts aren’t too big and become huge values when the players become contributors. Here are four options Baltimore should consider on Day 2 and Day 3 of the draft with analysis from NFL.com:
Isaac TeSlaa – WR – Arkansas – 6’4” 214 pounds
TeSlaa is a big slot receiver whose stock might be on the rise after his performances during Senior Bowl week. He can mismatch smaller cornerbacks with his frame and play strength and is a reliable pass catcher when contested. He builds up speed as a vertical slot but isn’t sudden enough to simply uncover as a possession slot against a tight man. TeSlaa’s ball skills and ability to work down the field from the slot should carry backup value for teams in the market for help at receiver.
JT Tuimoloau – OLB – Ohio St – 6’4” 265 pounds
Rugged edge defender with the size, length and toughness to play up or down in hybrid fronts. Tuimoloau plays to his size. His game revolves around power and force. He uses well-timed strikes and good length to stay separated and shed the block cleanly. He plays hard but has average pursuit quickness outside the box and struggles to hold his ground against in-line drive blockers. Tuimoloau’s power rush helped him tear through the expanded College Football Playoff, with 6.5 sacks over four games. However, his rush plan and handwork need refinement to maintain the momentum he built as a rusher during the 2024 season. He’s unlikely to become a star but his traits and demeanor fit the profile of a good NFL starter.
Miles Frazier – OG – LSU – 6’6” 317 pounds
Four-year starter who classifies as a physical short-area guard with satisfactory height, weight and length. Frazier has knock-back pop and is capable of mauling in tight spaces. His short pulls and lead blocks around the end are solid. Difficulties with reach blocks and second-level cut-offs on stretch plays could cause zone teams to scratch him. He possesses adequate range and foot quickness in protection and is fairly clear-eyed at recognizing gaming fronts. His hand placement is average and he’s tight in his knees, which could be a concern for his anchor. Frazier has things to clean up but carries pro measurables and a play demeanor that gives him a shot to become a starter.
Eugene Asante – ILB – Auburn – 6’ 223 pounds
Reactive off-ball linebacker possessing average measurables but premium explosiveness as an athlete. Asante plays with an average diagnosis and will need to rely on speed over instincts for his production. He has instant acceleration and the range to find the action but needs to become more consistent at coming to balance as a tackler to avoid a high miss total. Teams will need to weigh his spotty coverage and mental mistakes with his impressive upside as a blitzer. The play is uneven, but he’s fast and tough, making him worthy of a Day 3 investment for further development and special teams value.