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Baltimore’s 2026 draft is viewed as a win for Lamar Jackson, adding a mauling guard in Vega Ioane and more weapons at receiver (Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt) and at tight end (Hibner, Cuevas), plus Day 3 depth pieces (Benny, Randall, Rivers) as the new staff builds chemistry with GM Eric DeCosta in the wake of the Crosby trade saga.
The Ravens earned solid marks for an 11-player 2026 draft class, filling front-line needs and landing some value late, with winners including cornerback T.J. Tampa and defensive lineman Broderick Washington who could push for more playing time. The draft also leaves questions at center, as Baltimore didn’t add a starting option and internal candidates will have to compete, while players like Emery Jones Jr. and outside linebacker Adisa Isaac face uphill battles in a crowded depth chart. In short, the class is valued for fit and upside, but center depth and some depth-chart spots remain uncertain.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. named the Ravens Day-2 winners for selecting Missouri edge Zion Young in Round 2 and USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane in Round 3, praising Young’s run-stopping, high-mottage edge and Lane’s red-zone receiving upside, while noting Baltimore still has Day-3 options at center and tight end amid trade chatter over Vega Ioane.