After seeing their season end at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens fans have shifted focus to the offseason. While the team was filled to the brim with talent, the front offices around the league that find the most success—continuing to build in free agency and the NFL Draft—are the ones that remain consistent playoff threats.
The Ravens and general manager Eric DeCosta have mastered this. With a laundry list of players set to hit the market this offseason, DeCosta and company will need to balance re-signing key players while also replacing those who leave in April’s draft. So, let’s look at the top positions the Ravens should target in this year’s NFL Draft.
3 most important positions Ravens must target in 2025 NFL Draft
Cornerback
It’s no secret that the Ravens struggled at corner this past season. Following some early-season struggles on defense, Baltimore adjusted and became one of the more formidable units in the league. However, problems at corner—specifically on the boundary—remained a common theme throughout the playoffs. While Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins were among the best cornerback duos in the league, Brandon Stephens failed to find a rhythm. This offseason, Stephens and Tre’Davious White are set to hit free agency, leaving a hole in the depth chart.
The Ravens are in a prime position to draft another great corner early at pick No. 27. In a deep class at the position, they’ve been linked to several corners by draft evaluators, including East Carolina’s Shavon Revel, Florida State’s Azareye’h Thomas, and Mississippi’s Trey Amos. Regardless of who the player is, if Baltimore opts to go cornerback with their top pick, they’ll be looking for a long-limbed defender capable of playing on the boundary opposite Wiggins, keeping Humphrey in the slot.
Offensive Tackle
Offensive tackle could quickly become a need for Baltimore, depending on how free agency goes. Rookie second-round pick Roger Rosengarten looked promising on the right side of the line, but the bigger concerns may come on the left. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is heading into his tenth season and hitting free agency for the first time. While DeCosta and the front office will certainly do their due diligence in trying to bring him back, the price could be driven up past what Baltimore is willing to pay. Even then, Stanley’s injury history raises questions about his long-term future at the position.
Another position that appears to have great depth, offensive tackle also has several players who project as guards—another position of need for Baltimore. If Stanley is brought back on a short-term deal, the Ravens could draft a lineman who starts at guard and eventually kicks out to left tackle once Stanley’s contract is up or if he gets injured. Going in this direction would offer some position versatility while also preparing the team for the future at a spot where there is uncertainty.
Pass Rusher
While there isn’t a desperate need for pass-rush help, the Ravens will soon be looking for the heir apparent to Kyle Van Noy. Van Noy and fellow outside linebacker Odafe Oweh are coming off career-best campaigns, recording 12.5 and 10 sacks, respectively. However, Van Noy isn’t getting any younger at 33, and both are going into the last year of their deals. The future at outside linebacker could quickly look bleak, so addressing it early in this year’s draft could be the move.
While some top pass-rushers who were initially in Baltimore’s range at pick No. 27 have risen up draft boards as of late, there should still be strong options available on draft night. The Ravens will likely target a pass-rusher who primarily plays in a two-point stance rather than with a hand in the dirt to fit their scheme—but also someone who offers versatility.