The 2026 NFL draft begins on Thursday in Pittsburgh, when the Baltimore Ravens will pick at No. 14 overall in Round 1. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday (ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App).
The Ravens have 11 total picks: Nos. 14, 45, 80, 115, 154, 162, 173, 174, 211, 250, 253. But how will they use them? Which positions need to be addressed? Which prospects are coming in for visits and getting buzz with the Baltimore front office and coaching staff?
Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley has the latest intel on the team’s draft plans, potential targets and more in the lead-up to the 2026 draft. We will update this page right up until Round 1 begins.
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Keep an eye on CB Mansoor Delane
Tuesday, April 22: One of the long shot prospects at No. 14 to keep an eye on is LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
He could slide out of the top 10 if teams choose to upgrade in the trenches and draft offensive linemen.
Plus, there’s a chance that Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy is the first cornerback drafted.
The Ravens likely would jump at the opportunity to grab Delane, who is considered the top cornerback in this draft. Cornerback is an underrated need for Baltimore because Marlon Humphrey turns 31 in July and is a free agent at the end of the season.
But ESPN’s Draft Day Predictor projects there’s only an 8% chance Delane is available when the Ravens are on the clock with the 14th overall pick.
Ravens to address defensive front?
Thursday, April 16: General manager Eric DeCosta said the uncertain status of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike “doesn’t really affect” the team’s draft plans.
Baltimore is still waiting on doctors to determine whether Madubuike can continue playing after missing the last 15 games of the 2025 season because of a neck injury.
“Certainly, we would love to get a young defensive lineman if we can,” DeCosta said at the team’s predraft news conference. “I think it’s important to try and do that every single year if we can. It’s an important position.”
The Ravens aren’t expected to take a defensive tackle with the No. 14 overall pick, but they could address the defensive front with one of their remaining 10 selections.
Baltimore has five other experienced defensive linemen currently on the roster: Travis Jones, John Jenkins, Broderick Washington Jr., CJ Okoye and Aeneas Peebles.
“We want to get better up front, certainly, on both sides, offense — and defensive-line-wise; it’s a priority for us,” DeCosta said. “I think getting a younger player in there who’s a talented younger player would be ideal, and it just depends on how the board falls and who’s available at that time.”
Baltimore keeping close tabs on top O-linemen
Wednesday, April 15: At the Ravens’ predraft news conference, general manager Eric DeCosta called it a “deep board” for offensive line, which is good news for a team needing to upgrade its pass protection for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
DeCosta shared his thoughts on Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano and Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane, both of whom have been heavily linked to the Ravens at the No. 14 overall pick.
Fano is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft, and DeCosta declined to say what would be his best position in the NFL. “I think Fano could play really wherever you want him to play,” DeCosta said.
DeCosta also praised the 6-foot-4, 320-pound Ioane, who is considered the top guard in this draft. “He’s straight from central casting of what you want your guards to look like,” DeCosta said.
TE Delp a possibility for Ravens?
Tuesday, April 14: The Ravens had a predraft visit on Friday with Georgia’s Oscar Delp, who is considered one of the top tight ends in this draft.
Baltimore needs more pass-catching depth at tight end after Isaiah Likely signed with the New York Giants in free agency.
The Ravens also need to get younger at that position because Mark Andrews will turn 31 before the start of the regular season. Delp has excellent speed and is considered a second-round prospect. He totaled 20 catches for 261 yards and a touchdown last season.
The most impressive stat for Delp is he averaged at least 17.7 yards per reception in each of his three seasons at Georgia.
Ravens host WR Denzel Boston for a visit
Friday, April 10: The Ravens hosted Washington wide receiver and first-round prospect Denzel Boston on a predraft visit as they look to upgrade the targets for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Boston, who ranked ninth in FBS with 11 touchdown catches last season, brings a lot of size at 6 feet 4 and would complement the shifty route-running of Zay Flowers.
Projected as a mid- to late first-round selection, Boston could be available if Boston trades back from the No. 14 overall selection. The Ravens need to improve their pass-catching depth.
Last season, Baltimore’s wide receivers totaled 1,946 receiving yards, which ranked 25th in the league.
WR Tyson works out for Ravens
Thursday, April 9: The Ravens’ decision with the No. 14 overall pick could be impacted by Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson‘s workout on April 17, which was set today.
He has dealt with hamstring injuries and did not run at the NFL combine for Arizona State’s pro day. This workout will occur six days before the first round, and it could sway what the Ravens do with their first selection. Baltimore has been linked to Tyson because the team needs to improve Lamar Jackson‘s pass-catchers.
Zay Flowers was the only Ravens wide receiver who totaled over 25 catches and 400 yards receiving. The only time the Ravens have selected a wide receiver in the first 20 picks was 2000, when Baltimore draft Travis Taylor at No. 10 overall.
OT Travis Burke travels to Baltimore
Wednesday, April 8: The Ravens brought in Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke for a pre-draft visit as they continue to look at offensive line prospects. Burke is projected as a Day 3 prospect. He has experience (46 starts) and a large frame but struggles at sustaining blocks.
Baltimore has also had a pre-draft visit with Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, who is projected to go late in the first round.
The Ravens would likely consider Iheanachor if they traded back from the No. 14 overall pick.
Baltimore is set this year at left tackle with Ronnie Stanley but the team could be looking for a long-term answer at that spot because Stanley is 32 and is under contract through 2027.
