The Baltimore Ravens are heading into the 2025 NFL Draft with one of the deepest rosters in football—but that doesn’t mean they’re set. They’ve got holes. Offensive guard needs help, the pass rush needs juice, and the secondary is missing a few pieces after some offseason departures. If Baltimore wants to make the most of this Super Bowl window with Lamar Jackson, this draft has to hit.
DeAndre Hopkins was a solid add, but he’s not the long-term answer. The trenches are thinner than they’ve been in years. This team just needs some reinforcements. Maybe even ones that don’t need a GPS to find the facility.
That’s where local prospects come in. The Ravens have a long history of scouting the DMV hard, and this class has some legitimate talent right in their backyard. Whether it’s Maryland, Towson, or the Naval Academy, several players make sense for Baltimore on both sides of the ball. Here are six local names worth circling before draft weekend.
Six local prospects Ravens could target in 2025 NFL Draft
Carter Runyon (TE, Towson)
Baltimore doesn’t need a tight end (unless major Mark Andrews news breaks), but Runyon is the best NFL-caliber prospect Towson’s produced in a while, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Ravens bring him in as a camp body or priority UDFA.
He’s got good hands, functional toughness, and can line up all over the formation. Not explosive, but steady. As a TE3 or practice squad stash, he fits the mold of a Ravens' flier.
Dante Trader Jr. (S, Maryland)
With Marcus Williams gone and Ar’Darius Washington still unproven as a full-time starter, Trader Jr. makes a lot of sense on Day 3. He’s a physical, assignment-sound safety who can play in space or roll into the box. His versatility would make him a natural chess piece behind Kyle Hamilton, and his special teams ability means he could contribute immediately while developing into a rotational DB.
Jordan Phillips (DT, Maryland)
Michael Pierce is retired, and Brent Urban remains unsigned. That’s where Phillips could step in. He’s a squatty, power-packed nose tackle who thrives on leverage and strength—basically, exactly the type of player Baltimore loves to develop in the middle.
He’s not a pass-rush threat yet, but he can clog up lanes, eat double teams, and let the linebackers eat. Wouldn’t be a surprise if the Ravens pounced in the third or fourth round.
Kaden Prather (WR, Maryland)
Lamar could always use some more weapons, and even with DeAndre Hopkins in the fold, the Ravens could use another vertical threat. Prather has the frame and buildup speed to stretch the field, even if the production never fully matched the tools.
He’s inconsistent at the catch point but has the traits to push for a WR4/5 role and special teams duties. He’s worth a swing late if Baltimore wants a size-speed flier.
Rayuan Lane III (S, Navy)
Lane is one of the most productive and instinctual safeties in this class, even if the size and tackling need work. He’d bring immediate value as a gunner and special teams demon—the kind of role Baltimore covets—and has legit ball skills and zone awareness that could eventually earn him rotational snaps.
If Trader Jr. is off the board, Lane makes just as much sense, especially in the sixth or seventh round.
Tai Felton (WR, Maryland)
If the Ravens want a true separator who can work underneath and make defenders miss in space, Felton fits the bill. He’s not big and won’t outmuscle anyone, but his burst and route precision make him a tough cover in the slot. In a receiver room filled with size and vertical threats, Felton’s quickness adds a change of pace.
Could be a fourth- or fifth-round target with WR3 upside in the right offense.