OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The 2026 NFL draft wrapped up on Saturday after three days in Pittsburgh.
With their first pick, the Baltimore Ravens selected guard Olaivavega Ioane at No. 14 overall.
Here's a list of the Ravens' selections and what you need to know about them:
Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart
Round 1, No. 14 overall: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
My take: There's a reason Ioane is the first interior lineman ever to be drafted in the top half of the first round by the Ravens. Baltimore's theme this offseason is: Protect quarterback Lamar Jackson. After making guard John Simpson their first free-agent signing on the offensive side of the ball, the Ravens used their first pick in the draft on Ioane, who is considered the top guard in this draft. Baltimore took Ioane over Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. and Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq. It's hard to question the Ravens when they are positioned this high in the draft. Baltimore has picked 11 times previously in the top half of the first round, and nine of them have turned into Pro Bowl players, including safety Kyle Hamilton in 2022.
Will he start as a rookie: Undoubtedly. One of the biggest factors in Jackson being pressured on 37.1% of his dropbacks last season -- the worst rate of his eight-year career -- was the play of Ravens guards Daniel Faalele and Andrew Vorhees. Baltimore will make a significant upgrade by plugging Ioane at left or right guard. The last three offensive linemen drafted by the Ravens in the first round -- Michael Oher, Ronnie Stanley and Tyler Linderbaum -- all started immediately.
Key stat: Ioane allowed two sacks in 1,106 pass-blocking plays in his Penn State career. Even though Ioane's strength is creating holes in the run game, he will give more time for Jackson to throw. Pass protection has been the area where Ioane has grown the most. In 2023 and 2024, Ioane allowed 15 quarterback pressures and totaled 27 blown blocks. In 2025, he allowed two quarterback pressures and had seven blown blocks. Last season, Faalele and Vorhees combined to give up 58 quarterback pressures.
Round 2, No. 45 overall: Zion Young, OLB, Missouri
What Zion Young brings to the Ravens
My take: It's not a surprise that Young is the first defensive player drafted under new Ravens coach Jesse Minter, who will call the defensive plays in Baltimore. At 6-foot-5, 262 pounds, Young is a powerful tone-setter who is one of the most complete outside linebackers in this draft. Even though Baltimore added Trey Hendrickson in free agency and drafted Mike Green in the second round last season, Young should get on the field quickly -- he excels at setting the edge against the run as much as he puts pressure on the quarterback with speed rushes.
One of his best friends is Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins.
"As a youngin', I was taught smash-mouth football," Young said. "I'm looking forward to bringing the Super Bowl back to Baltimore. Whatever it takes, I'll be the kicker."
Key stat: Young led the SEC with 18 tackles for loss last season. A self-described "hellraiser" on his social media bio, Young is a much-needed disruptive force for the Ravens. Last season, Baltimore struggled to get to the quarterback and finished with 30 sacks, which were tied for the second-fewest in franchise history. Young produced a career-high 6.5 sacks last season and ranked fifth in the SEC with a 15.4% pressure rate. His 26 tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage in 2025 were the second-most in the SEC.
Round 3, No. 80 overall: Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC
What Ja'Kobi Lane brings to the Ravens
My take: The Ravens passed on drafting a potential starting center -- which is the team's biggest need -- because they couldn't pass up selecting Lane, who has special measurables for the wide receiver position. Lane had the largest hands (10 1/2 inches) and the second-largest wingspan (80 3/4 inches) among all the wide receivers at the NFL combine, which makes him a valuable weapon in the red zone and on contested catches.
The Ravens are looking for a young playmaker to take some pressure off Zay Flowers, who set career highs last season with 86 catches and 1,211 yards receiving. The other Baltimore wide receivers combined for just 51 receptions for 735 yards. Lane is the type of big-bodied receiver who replaces DeAndre Hopkins and can also compete with Rashod Bateman, who is currently the Ravens' No. 2 wide receiver.
Key stat: Lane has produced 16 touchdown catches since 2024, which ranks as the fifth-most in the Big Ten over that span. This will help the Ravens, whose wide receivers have totaled 60 touchdown receptions over the last five seasons (26th in the NFL). The biggest concern is Lane's consistency. He has had 11 dropped passes since 2024, which are tied for the most in the Big Ten.
Round 4, No. 115 overall: Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
My take: For the second straight pick, the Ravens get another big-bodied target for Lamar Jackson. The 6-2, 209-pound Sarratt lacks speed, but he excels in the red zone and at contested catches. His father nicknamed him "Waffle House" because he's always open.
Sarratt led the FBS with 15 touchdown catches last season. Baltimore prioritized adding pass-catchers after Ravens wide receivers combined for 137 receptions last season, which ranked 30th in the NFL. It's the first time the Ravens have selected multiple wide receivers in the same draft since 2021, when they took Rashod Bateman and Tylan Wallace. This is a homecoming for Sarratt, who played at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
Round 4, No. 133 overall: Matthew Hibner, TE, SMU
My take: The Ravens wanted Hibner so much that they traded up to get him. Baltimore sent its fifth-round pick (No. 154) and a sixth-round selection in 2027 to get back into the fourth round for Hibner, who recorded eight touchdowns over the last two seasons (which ranked second among ACC tight ends).
The Ravens needed to add depth at tight end after losing Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in free agency. At SMU, Hibner was used all over the field. He's one of two FBS players since 2024 with at least 250 snaps as running back, slot receiver and tight end. Hibner is the 10th tight end selected in this year's draft.
Round 5, No. 162 overall: Chandler Rivers, CB, Duke
My take: The Ravens find their slot cornerback in Rivers, who has a knack for making plays all over the field. Since the start of 2022, he's the only FBS cornerback with at least 20 pressures and 20 pass breakups. Rivers was available in the fifth round because of a lack of size. At 5-foot-9, he was the second-shortest cornerback at the combine. But Rivers makes up for that with speed, running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds (which was tied for the third-fastest time among cornerbacks).
The Ravens need help in the secondary after allowing 4,214 passing yards, which were the third-most in the NFL last season.
Round 5, No. 173: Josh Cuevas, TE, Alabama
My take: Cuevas fills the need for a young blocking tight end. He did not have a blown block in 238 blocking plays last season. That's the third-most blocking snaps without a blown block among power conference tight ends.
Cuevas raised his production as a pass catcher last season, when he recorded career highs with 37 catches for 411 yards receiving and four touchdowns.
This marks the fourth time in team history that the Ravens have selected multiple tight ends in the same draft. The last time this occurred was 2022, when Baltimore did well with Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely.
Round 5, No. 174 overall: Adam Randall, RB, Clemson
My take: Derrick Henry isn't the only big back in the Ravens' offense. At 6-foot-3, 232 pounds, Randall is another imposing playmaker in the Baltimore backfield.
He became one of four players in Clemson history with at least 750 yards rushing and 750 yards receiving in the same season, joining C.J. Spiller (first round), Travis Etienne Jr. (first round) and Travis Zachery (undrafted).
Injuries have significantly impacted Randall's career. He tore an ACL in April 2022, broke his left hand in 2023 and suffered a stress fracture in his toe in 2024. Randall, who has experience returning kickoffs, will compete with Rasheen Ali as the team's No. 3 running back.
Round 6, No. 211 overall: Ryan Eckley, P, Michigan State
My take: Eckley was the first punter selected in the 2026 draft and becomes the front-runner to replace Jordan Stout, a first-team All-Pro punter who signed with the New York Giants in free agency. Eckley's strength is a booming leg. He averaged 48.5 yards per punt last season, which was the highest among FBS players with at least 10 punts. Eckley also placed 20 punts inside the 20-yard line in 2025.
He is the fourth punter to get drafted in Ravens history. The others were: Dave Zastudil (2002), Sam Koch (2006) and Stout. Koch and Stout became Pro Bowlers.
Round 7, No. 250 overall: Rayshaun Benny, DT, Michigan
My take: Benny reunites with Ravens coach Jesse Minter, who was Michigan's defensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. A one-year starter, he provides much-needed depth on Baltimore's defensive front and brings a high level of consistency. Benny only missed two tackles since the start of 2023. His 98% tackle rate over that span ranks as the best in the Big Ten and third in the FBS. Benny is only the third defensive player drafted by Baltimore this year.
Round 7, No. 253 overall: Evan Beerntsen, G, Northwestern
My take: The Ravens began the draft by taking an interior offensive lineman and ended it with an interior offensive lineman with Beerntsen, who has the potential to move to center. The Ravens desperately needed a center after losing Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. In college, Beerntsen has been a right guard, making 43 starts at that spot over the last three seasons. He is one of the oldest prospects in the draft and will turn 26 in September.