The Baltimore Ravens closed out their 2025 NFL Draft class with a classic move: adding more beef to the trenches. With the 243rd overall pick, they brought in a familiar face to pair with an earlier selection.
With the No. 243 pick, Baltimore drafted LSU offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger, reuniting him with former Tigers teammate Emery Jones Jr., who they snagged in the third round.
Dellinger, a three-year starter at LSU, joins Jones Jr. as part of Baltimore’s O-line makeover. While he isn’t the flashiest name, Dellinger brings a reliable, tough-nosed presence to a Ravens group that quietly needed more competition—especially at guard.
It’s fitting that Baltimore ended this draft the way they’ve built so much of their identity over the years: by finding value late, investing in the trenches, and trusting their ability to develop talent.
Garrett Dellinger gives Ravens another smart developmental swing up front
Dellinger doesn’t come with a ton of hype, but he checks a lot of boxes for a Ravens developmental lineman. At 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds, he has the size to fit right in, and his experience across multiple positions (left guard, left tackle, center) makes him even more valuable for a team that prizes flexibility.
A tightrope surgery cut his final season short, but when healthy, Dellinger anchored the interior of an LSU line that was among the best in the country. He’s known for playing with solid pad level, good firmness into contact, and a technically sound approach—especially in the run game. His pass protection needs some fine-tuning, particularly with quicker interior rushers, but that’s a common theme for late-round linemen.
Realistically, Dellinger profiles as a high-upside backup early in his career. With Patrick Mekari leaving for Jacksonville and question marks lingering at left guard with Andrew Vorhees, the Ravens needed more competition. Vorhees may still be the frontrunner to start at LG, but adding players like Dellinger gives Baltimore much-needed depth—and insurance—without spending premium capital.
Even if Dellinger doesn’t push for a starting job right away, he has the tools to be a plug-and-play spot starter down the road but reliable backup for now. And at pick No. 243, it doesn't get much better than an experienced player who can help raise the floor of the overall roster.
It’s not a flashy pick. It’s not supposed to be. It’s just smart football.