Which position will the Ravens target with their first-round pick? Can they add some weapons for Lamar Jackson in the middle rounds? And will they draft a kicker?
Banner Ravens Podcast co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness to complete a seven-round mock draft.
If you missed the live stream or just need a recap, here’s how the draft unfolded, with the Ravens making four trades and ending up with 10 picks over six busy rounds.
Round 1, No. 30 overall: Mississippi DL Walter Nolen
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Nolen might not have squeaky-clean character reports — one anonymous scout called him a “mercenary” — but he does have arguably the highest ceiling of any defensive lineman in this class. Athletic and energetic, he had 6.5 sacks last season and four in 2023 for Texas A&M.
Round 2, No. 59 overall: Iowa State CB Darien Porter
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Porter looks like a prototypical Ravens cornerback. With his 4.3-second speed in the 40-yard dash, he’s drawn comparisons to the Seattle Seahawks’ Riq Woolen. Porter has just one year of starting experience and still has room to grow.
Round 3, No. 81 overall: West Virginia OL Wyatt Milum
Milum was a three-year starter at left tackle but could find a home at guard in the NFL, where his shorter arms would be less of a concern. Milum has the quickness to thrive in zone running schemes and plays with an edge.
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Round 4, No. 102 overall: Central Arkansas EDGE David Walker
The undersized Walker had 30 sacks over his three seasons at Football Championship Subdivision school Central Arkansas, including 12 in 2022 and 10.5 last season. He wins with explosive power, impressive quickness and veteran savvy.
Round 4, No. 129 overall: Oregon ILB Jeffrey Bassa
Bassa was a four-year starter at Oregon and handled defensive signal-calling responsibilities last season. A former safety, he’s reliable in coverage, has good speed (4.63-second 40) and can contribute on special teams.
Round 5, No. 164 overall: Alabama S Malachi Moore
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Moore was a four-year starter and two-time team captain at Alabama, where he had an up-and-down career. After struggling at times in the slot in 2023, he moved to a more deep-lying role last season, finishing with career highs in tackles and passes defended.
Round 6, No. 183 overall: Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith
In his first year at Auburn, Lambert-Smith had 50 catches for a career-high 981 yards and eight touchdowns last season. His special teams ability might be limited, but Lambert-Smith has big-play potential with his field-stretching speed (4.37-second 40).
Round 6, No. 203 overall: Florida State K Ryan Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald went 19-for-21 on field goals in 2023 and 13-for-13 last season, including a career-long 59-yarder. He also missed just one extra-point attempt over the past three seasons.
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Round 6, No. 210 overall: Syracuse QB Kyle McCord
After a disappointing 2023 at Ohio State, McCord broke out last season at Syracuse, completing 66% of his passes for a Football Bowl Subdivision-best 4,779 yards, along with 34 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He lacks elite athletic traits but is accurate and smart enough to carve out an NFL career.
Round 6, No. 212 overall: Sacramento State G Jackson Slater
A four-year starter at FCS school Sacramento State, Slater has NFL-level size and core strength. While he didn’t allow a sack over the past two seasons, he’ll need to refine his technique in pass protection. Slater moves well (5.01-second 40) and can be effective as a second-level blocker.
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