Ravens draft picks 2026: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

For the first time since 2007, the Baltimore Ravens will not be coached by John Harbaugh. The team fired its 18-year coach after failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

The Ravens then hired Jesse Minter – a former assistant for the team who spent the previous two seasons as the defensive coordinator for Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers – to replace the elder Harbaugh.

Minter's goal will be to improve the performance of Baltimore's defense and help Lamar Jackson reach the Super Bowl for the first time in his NFL career.

The Ravens have a few notable areas for improvement. They need to upgrade their blocking in front of Jackson to help keep him healthy. They also need to improve their pass rush, which was lackluster amid their up-and-down 2025 season.

Baltimore will have plenty of resources with which to upgrade its roster. The Ravens are armed with the second-most 2026 NFL Draft picks, so general manager Eric DeCosta will be able to add an infusion of youth and talent to his team's roster.

Here's everything to know about the Ravens' picks, needs and outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft:

Ravens 2026 NFL Draft picks

Here's the complete list of Ravens selections:

• Round 1, Pick 14: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
  • Reloading the middle of the offensive line following C Tyler Linderbaum's departure to Las Vegas – especially with a guy who truly “plays like a Raven,” the ever-important mantra to this organization – makes so much sense as Baltimore tries to get QB Lamar Jackson back on an MVP trajectory. And the thought of RB Derrick Henry running behind Ioane? Truly terrifying. Perhaps even more terrifying is the notion of Ioane on the move, and the Nittany Lions occasionally lined him up at tight end and got him on the move. He's perfect for the AFC North. – Nate Davis
• Round 2, Pick 45: Zion Young, edge, Missouri
  • A big edge (6-6, 262), the Ravens continue reloading a front that let them down in 2025. Young is stout against the run and will have to be given fellow pass rusher Trey Hendrickson's tendency to focus mostly on hunting QBs. – Nate Davis
• Round 3, Pick 80: Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC
  • Big kid (6-4, 200) with sub-4.5 speed, he’s not a tight end but maybe helps offset the loss of TE Isaiah Likely situationally as a rookie. – Nate Davis
• Round 4, Pick 115: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
  • Sarratt is a power foward of a wide receiver. He runs a really good back-shoulder fade and has reliable hands. He boxed out a lot of corners in college.
• Round 4, Pick 133 (from 49ers): Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
  • Hibner was a sixth-year senior. He's a pass catching tight end with decent ball skills.
• Round 5, Pick 162 (from Chargers): Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
• Round 5, Pick 173: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
• Round 5, Pick 174: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
• Round 6, Pick 211 (from Broncos via Jets, Vikings and Eagles): Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State
• Round 7, Pick 250: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
• Round 7, Pick 253: Evan Beerntsen, G, Northwestern

The Ravens initially agreed to trade their first-round pick – 14th overall – to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for edge rusher Maxx Crosby. However, the deal fell through, allowing Baltimore to keep its first-round picks in 2026 and 2027.

Ravens NFL draft grades

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State - Grade: B+

Ioane had been linked to Baltimore dating all the way back to the combine and free agency. It's easy to see why, as he was nearly flawless last season for Penn State amid his team's wider turbulence. He's more stout than spectacular, particularly on the move. But Baltimore should covet that profile as it seeks to get the most out of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry once again under new coach Jesse Minter and first-time coordinator Declan Doyle. – Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

45. Baltimore Ravens: Zion Young, DE/OLB, Missouri - Grade: B

Young is never afraid to get physical with his opponents. He likely will never be a double-digit sack guy, but he contrasts 2025 second-rounder Mike Green in that he can stop the run and set a firm edge. – Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

80. Baltimore Ravens: Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC - Grade: B-

Highlight-reel grabs came easily to the 6-4 Lane, who made a habit of skying up for one-handed catches. He's overly reliant on that skill set, however, and might struggle to shake coverage. He'll have to earn Lamar Jackson's trust to win in those scenarios.

115. Baltimore Ravens: WR Elijah Sarratt, Indiana – Grade: A

A second receiver for Baltimore? The Ravens added Ja'Kobe Lane in Round 3, but are now adding Sarratt to the fold, giving them two sizeable receivers who can be red-zone weapons. That will make Lamar Jackson happy.

Sarratt isn’t a top-tier athlete but has the size (6-2, 210 pounds) he has excellent hands, is a good route runner and showed well as a run blocker. He racked up 65 catches for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns during his final season at Indiana and should become a quality possession receiver.

133. Baltimore Ravens: TE Matthew Hibner, SMU – Grade: C+

Eric DeCosta said there was a "strong chance" the Ravens could add two tight ends in the draft. He addresses the position on Day 3 with Hibner, who can serve in a number of roles but might top out as a complementary piece.

162. Baltimore Ravens: CB Chandler Rivers, Duke – Grade: A-

Rivers started 45 games across four seasons at Duke, showing good anticipation in coverage and a willingness to be a hard hitter against the run. He played well on the outside but figures to move to the slot at the professional level, as it better suits his 5-10, 185-pound frame. The Ravens needed some young depth at cornerback, and Rivers was a good value here.

173. Baltimore Ravens: TE Josh Cuevas, Alabama – Grade: B+

Cuevas was a steady, productive tight end who figures to be a quality No. 2 option at the NFL level. The Ravens needed to find a replacement for Isaiah Likely behind Mark Andrews, and Cuevas wsa a good value in the fifth round, considering the rate at which tight ends were selected during the 2026 NFL Draft.

174. Baltimore Ravens: RB Adam Randall, Clemson – Grade: B

The receiver-turned-running-back can be a fun weapon for Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, which knows something about how to deploy supersized ball carriers. He's probably more of a change of pace and third-down option, but new coordinator Declan Doyle could have fun putting his unique skill set to use, particularly in the passing game.

211. Baltimore Ravens: P Ryan Eckley, Michigan State – Grade: B+

Punters deserve love, too! Eckley was arguably the best in this year's draft, as he led the nation by averaging 48.5 yards per punt last season. He'll be a strong replacement for Jordan Stout, who joined the Giants in free agency.

Ravens undrafted free agent signings

The Ravens continue to build their roster by signing undrafted free agents. You can follow the complete team-by-team list for all 32 here.

Ravens 2026 NFL Draft needs

Interior offensive line

The Ravens lost star center Tyler Linderbaum to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency and already entered the offseason needing to upgrade both guard positions. Signing John Simpson will plug the team's hole at right guard, but Baltimore still needs starters at left guard and center. Targeting Olaivavega Ioane with the 14th overall pick as a plug-and-play guard should be on the table.

Wide receiver

Zay Flowers has established himself as Lamar Jackson's favorite target and has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons because of that. However, the Ravens don't have much across from Flowers, as Rashod Bateman generated just 19 catches in 2025. Adding a No. 2 receiver like Jordyn Tyson could provide a jolt to a Ravens passing game that ranked 27th in offensive EPA per passing play last season, per NFL Next Gen Stats.

Edge rusher

The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to serve as their new top edge rusher, but they still could use a consistent partner for him. Baltimore had the fourth-lowest pressure rate last season and two of their four top pressure generators – Dre'Mont Jones and Kyle Van Noy – are no longer with the team.

Ravens 2026 NFL mock draft

Here's what the Ravens could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:

• Round 1, Pick 14: IOL Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
  • Baltimore has lots of needs on the offensive line and Ioane is the top prospect on the interior. He’d raise the floor of the unit as a whole in front of Lamar Jackson and give them a reliable presence, especially in the run game. There’s still more for Baltimore to do later on in the draft and for now they get a top man on the interior.
• Round 2, Pick 45: TE Max Klare, Ohio State
  • Baltimore retained Mark Andrews ahead of free agency but Isaiah Likely is gone to New York. Klare could come in and grow into the eventual tight end No. 1 for Lamar Jackson. He took a back seat targets-wise to the likes of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate at Ohio State which means he could have a higher ceiling in the NFL than college. He’s an explosive receiver who can separate and is a willing blocker as well.
• Round 3, Pick 80: C Conner Lew, Auburn
  • Baltimore continues to address big needs on the interior with the top center prospect in the class. Lew is slightly undersized at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds but plenty athletic to make combination blocks and mirror in pass protection.
• Round 4, Pick 115: WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech
• Round 5, Pick 154: RB Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
• Round 5, Pick 159*: OT Isaiah World, Oregon
• Round 5, Pick 162: S Louis Moore, Indiana
• Round 5, Pick 173: OT Diego Pounds, Ole Miss
• Round 6, Pick 211: Edge Nyjalik Kelly, UCF
• Round 7, Pick 250: WR Barion Brown, LSU

* Projected trade with Carolina Panthers.