5 offensive guards not named Vega Ioane who could solve Ravens' draft questions

The Baltimore Ravens need an offensive guard like they need air. They are looking to completely revamp the trenches this offseason, and although they’ve made a strong effort to do so thus far, they shouldn’t be done yet. They need to continue the overhaul in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Baltimore has added help at one guard spot in the form of John Simpson in free agency. He should be a capable starter, something they didn’t have there for all of last year. On the other side, they have a ton of unproven talent, which has led many to believe that Penn State’s Vega Ioane should be the pick at no. 14. What if he’s not, and they address a different need, though?

Here are five offensive guards not named Vega Ioane who the Ravens could select in this year’s draft.

Baltimore Ravens’ potential guard targets in the later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft

Emmanuel Pregnon

If not Ioane, Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon may be the best guard available in the 2026 draft pool. Pregnon has gotten some first-round draft buzz, but has mostly been viewed as a round two player.

Pregnon’s calling card is his hands, using accurate and heavy punches to hold off defenders and create leverage. He’s also got size, arm length, and power to be a reliable factor in the run game and hold his own in pass protection.

The Oregon product’s athleticism isn’t the best. He can be late to the party, coming into contact, and his lack of quickness and ability to consistently mirror can pose an issue in space. Regardless, he has the chance to be far better than what they currently have.

Chase Bisontis

Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis is another second-round target for the Ravens. He’s been rocketing up boards lately, with some even suggesting he could sneak his way into being a Day 1 pick.

While Pregnon can struggle with lateral agility and mirroring, that’s an area where Bisontis excels. He’s able to hold onto blocks and stay in front with fluid footwork, good balance, and excellent core strength.

His struggles come with his shorter arms, and as a result, his play in pass protection. He can get overextended, allowing opposing rushers to quickly discard his blocks. The potential as both a pass blocker and a run blocker is there, though.

Keylan Rutledge

It’s becoming a common theme with most guards this draft season, but like the others, Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge has also generated first-round buzz. He was a favorite at the Senior Bowl, and now, he’s knocking on the door of first-round possibilities. He was a first-round pick in Peter Schrager’s first mock draft.

Rutledge is an interesting case. There's a reason for Baltimore to select him, not just because he could be an amazing guard, but also because he could be a starting center. The Ravens desperately need both of those after losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency.

The former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket seems like the full package. Above-average athleticism? Check. Impressive knockback in his punches? Check again. Size and strength? Bingo.

Rutledge does struggle with consistency, though. His athleticism can become an issue against more fluid athletes, and his lack of body control at times can open up pass-rush lanes.

Gennings Dunker

The Ravens could fill two needs with one pick by selecting Iowa’s Gennings Dunker. He’s coming out of college as a tackle, but he projects more as a guard. Baltimore could use both a starting guard and backup tackle, jobs that Dunker could handle.

Dunker’s game is built on physicality. He’s got an NFL-ready frame, using it to advantage to outclass opponents and finish devastating blocks. He’s also a mauler as a run blocker. Oh yeah, and he’s got a sick mullet.

Dunker isn’t the most fluid player. He’s got tighter hips, which isn’t exactly a recipe for success when looking to recover from being beaten at first contact. As for his hands, while they have a ton of potential with his power, they need some seasoning before he can become a truly successful lineman.

Jalen Farmer

Kentucky’s Jalen Farmer would be a Day 2 swing for extremely high upside. Sure, the Ravens are in win-now mode, but if they want an exciting blocker on the interior to protect for Lamar Jackson for the foreseeable future, Farmer could be their guy.

If Farmer gets his hands on you, it might be over. He consistently moves defenders out of the way, sealing off rushing lanes with ease. His hands operate smoothly, showcasing the ability to strike early with 34 ¼-inch arms. And overall, his combination of size and athletic testing creates a high-ceiling prospect.

His floor could be extremely low, though. Farmer isn’t developed enough with his technique; his hands can be wildly inaccurate, and he needs to improve his posture a bit. He’s also just not adjusted to the game as a pass protector yet. His awareness is below-average.