The Baltimore Ravens’ season came to a screeching halt in Buffalo, with a gut-punch 27-25 loss to the Bills in the Divisional Round. Now, the focus shifts to an offseason that could be just as dramatic as that fourth quarter.
Baltimore’s draft position is locked in at 27th overall, a spot that’s treated the Ravens kindly in the past. Rashod Bateman in 2021? Jimmy Smith in 2011? Not too shabby. Now it’s on general manager Eric DeCosta to add the necessary talent to keep the Ravens in the Super Bowl conversation.
Of course, that’s easier said than done. This offseason isn’t just pivotal—it’s make-or-break territory. Cap space is tight, and with questions swirling around guys like Ronnie Stanley, Brandon Stephens, Marlon Humphrey, and even Mark Andrews, the Ravens’ roster could look a lot different in 2025.
The draft will be DeCosta’s best opportunity to address the team’s roster gaps without wreaking havoc on the cap situation.
So what does that look like? Enter this three-round mock draft. Baltimore has the 27th pick and a couple more swings in the early rounds to reload with young, cost-effective talent. With a roster on the brink of greatness but still searching for that elusive Super Bowl breakthrough, the Ravens need this draft to be a home run. Let’s see how they could play it to keep the Lombardi dream alive.
Ravens 3-round mock draft after Divisional Round loss to Bills
Stewart is not a finished product by any means, but the Ravens still take the towering edge rusher in the first round to bolster their pass rush. Stewart is a mountain of a man, standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 290 pounds, he can play across the line, but he projects as an athletic edge rusher who'll win using elite athleticism and strength.
The Ravens typically feature strength rushers on their line over the twitchy speed rushers. Stewart has both strength and speed, which makes him can't miss. His college stats won't pop off any page, but his potential is sky-high. His ability to play inside and out will be invaluable for defensive coordinator Zach Orr. Stewart would come in, serve as a rotational edge rusher for a bit, and then inevitably replace Kyle Van Noy and slot alongside Odafe Oweh. Baltimore gets back to basics with this pick and it's a slam dunk.
Going from one 6-foot-6 giant to another, Tate Ratledge gets selected in the second round here to finally give the Purple and Black the interior offensive lineman they deserve. Ben Cleveland, Daniel Faalele, Patrick Mekari, and Andrew Vorhees just aren't cutting it.
Ratledge is a top interior offensive line prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. His strength, powerful blocking, and mobility fit perfectly with Baltimore’s run-heavy offense, and his extensive starting experience makes him a plug-and-play option. Whether it’s opening lanes for Derrick Henry or keeping Lamar Jackson clean in the pocket, Ratledge has the skill set to thrive in the Ravens’ system.
Sometimes, the feel-good story is the right story. That's what we have here with Kaden Proctor from Maryland. Prather is from Maryland and stayed in the state for college. It just makes sense to keep the talented wideout close to home and trade in his Red and Yellow for Purple and Black.
Prather is a boundary receiver, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 210 pounds. While his stats at UMD leave a bit to be desired, he's a precision route runner with great hands who comes alive in the red zone. The Ravens could use a stereotypical red-zone threat, and Prather could just be that guy.
Baltimore has an interesting young core of receivers with Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Devontez Walker, but none of them are over 6-foot-1. Prather would give Lamar and the offense a big-bodied weapon on the outside who could win one-on-one matchups in the red zone. Keep him home.