The Baltimore Ravens’ 2024 draft class was already getting praise, but a recent re-draft from Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team shakes things up in an interesting way. In his re-draft, Mosher has the Ravens selecting right tackle Roger Rosengarten with the 30th overall pick instead of cornerback Nate Wiggins—because Wiggins was already gone at No. 22 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Of course, Ravens fans don’t need to stress. In reality, Baltimore ended up with both Wiggins and Rosengarten last April, landing Wiggins in the first round and Rosengarten in the second. But Mosher’s re-draft makes a solid point: Rosengarten was one of the best rookie offensive tackles in football, and he would’ve been great value even if the Ravens had taken him a round earlier.
While it’s always fun to debate re-drafts, the Ravens made out just fine in the real world. They got their shutdown corner and their future bookend tackle—without having to compromise on either. But Mosher’s scenario does highlight just how much of a steal Rosengarten was in Round 2.
Roger Rosengarten was the steal of the 2024 NFL Draft
Mosher’s analysis sums it up perfectly:
*"Wiggins is already off the board, so the Baltimore Ravens pivot to their second-round pick, Roger Rosengarten. While it took a bit for Rosengarten to get settled, he became an every-week starter at right tackle and did a good job of surviving against the likes of Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt.
You can argue that he was the most successful rookie offensive tackle and is a major value at pick No. 30."*
Rosengarten’s rise was a huge win for the Ravens. Baltimore had major questions along the offensive line heading into last season, needing to replace three starters. The former Washington Husky answered the call, locking down the right tackle spot for 14 starts and giving the Ravens stability where they desperately needed it.
While Rosengarten was initially viewed as a right tackle, the Ravens have reportedly considered moving him to left tackle to replace pending free agent Ronnie Stanley. It’s a big shift, but given his performance as a rookie, there’s optimism that Rosengarten can handle it. Whether he stays at right tackle or makes the switch, he’s already proving to be a foundational piece of Baltimore’s offensive line.
So while the Ravens didn’t actually take Rosengarten in the first round, the fact that they could have—and still gotten great value—shows just how strong of a pick he was. It’s just another reminder that, once again, Baltimore played the draft better than most teams in the league.