The Baltimore Ravens offense isn’t hitting reset this year. It’s giving turbo. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are fresh off one of the most unique backfield duos we’ve seen in modern NFL history, and with Todd Monken entering his third season as offensive coordinator, things are only getting more dangerous.
Monken dialed up his most complete playbook last year, leaning into Lamar’s dual-threat capabilities with layered passing concepts and varied run looks. Now with DeAndre Hopkins added to the receiver room, Zay Flowers looking like a star, and Rashod Bateman and Isaiah Likely coming into their own, there’s a real chance this offense could explode.
Still, the draft is where Baltimore tends to reload. Monken runs a multiple run/read option scheme and if he gets his way, these five prospects could take his system from efficient to unstoppable.
5 prospects who fit Todd Monken’s offense
In Dalton Wasserman's recent breakdown of offensive fits on Pro Football Focus, Wasserman outlined the ideal roster for a multiple run/read-option scheme—specifically citing Todd Monken’s approach. It’s built on dual-threat quarterback play, explosive weapons, versatile linemen, and route runners who can block.
And guess what? Several of those prospects might actually be in play for Baltimore in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Let’s start with the wideouts.
Jack Bech (WR, TCU) isn’t the flashiest name in the draft, but he’s the kind of chain-mover Monken can get creative with. At 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, Bech plays with a tight end’s physicality from the slot. He’s a reliable route-runner with strong hands, and his experience as a hybrid receiver/tight end makes him a natural fit in 12 personnel or as a motion man in Monken’s sets.
Then there’s Isaiah Bond (WR, Texas)—a vertical weapon with pure game-breaking speed. The Alabama transfer ran a 4.38 in the 40 and brings legit field-stretching ability. He’s also familiar with Lamar’s play style, having worked with Jalen Milroe, a quarterback with a similar skillset, in Tuscaloosa. Picture Bond on jet motion or clearing out safeties for Zay and D-Hop. That’s a Monken special waiting to happen.
Up front, the Ravens could find some nasty in the trenches.
Wyatt Milum (LG, West Virginia) has the athleticism and pull-blocking chops to thrive in Monken’s varied run schemes. He’s light on his feet and mirrors well, which makes him a fit for both zone and gap concepts. The dude has over 30 career starts and has looked sharp in space—perfect for designed quarterback runs and screens.
Tate Ratledge (RG, Georgia) is a familiar name to Monken. He coached him at Georgia, and Ratledge was a staple of that Bulldogs front. He’s powerful, nasty, and exactly the kind of mauler you want in the middle when you’ve got Henry behind center. His SEC tape speaks for itself.
Ajani Cornelius (RT, Oregon) might be the most intriguing fit. A transfer from Rhode Island, he exploded onto the scene in the Pac-12 with violent hands and elite movement skills. He’s the type of tackle who thrives on the move—pulls, counters, bootlegs—you name it. Baltimore loves linemen who can climb to the second level, and Cornelius does that with ease.
The Ravens don’t need a full offensive overhaul. They need complementary pieces that maximize what’s already working. These five prospects? They don’t just fit Monken’s offensive scheme. They could take it to another level.