The Baltimore Ravens are fresh off another season of being one of the best teams in the NFL—until they weren’t. Once again, the playoffs ended in heartbreak, and now it’s up to general manager Eric DeCosta and the front office to reload and make sure this team doesn’t come up short again.
The good news? The Ravens don’t need to reinvent the wheel. They need a few well-placed reinforcements to help Lamar Jackson and company finally get over the hump. And what better way to do that than by crushing the 2024 NFL Draft?
There’s no denying the Ravens have one of the best rosters in the league, but holes are starting to appear. A few key veterans might not be back, depth issues showed up in crucial spots, and if Baltimore wants to run through the AFC instead of running out of gas in January, they need to nail their draft strategy. Whether it’s fortifying the trenches, adding another weapon, or finding a future defensive star, DeCosta has work to do—and we all know he loves a draft-day steal.
With the scouting process in full swing and draft boards taking shape, it’s time to play GM and map out how the Ravens could attack the first four rounds. Baltimore has five picks to work with, and if they hit on them, this team could be even more dangerous in 2024. So, let’s get to it—our updated Ravens 2024 4-round NFL Mock Draft.
Updated Ravens 4-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles made one thing clear: If the Ravens want to make a serious Super Bowl run, they need a pass rusher who can consistently disrupt the quarterback. Enter Mike Green.
Green led the FBS with 17 sacks last season, proving he knows how to get home. Right now, Baltimore’s top two edge rushers are a soon-to-be 34-year-old Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh—a solid duo, but the Ravens need a true game-wrecker off the edge.
Green’s path to becoming a pass-rushing force is unique. A former wide receiver turned linebacker turned defensive end, he brings a rare blend of athleticism and explosiveness. At 6-foot-4, 248 pounds, he isn’t the biggest edge rusher, but neither was future Hall of Famer Von Miller, and that didn’t stop him from dominating. Not saying Green is the next Miller, but if he develops properly, he has the tools to become one of the league’s top pass rushers for years to come.
Think Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen here. Darien Porter is a physically imposing corner. He's listed at 6-foot-4, weighing 200 pounds. His closing speed and length are his calling cards. He almost relies too heavily on his physical tools while compromising technique.
However, he shuts down vertical routes, and after watching seemingly every team in the NFL throw deep on this team, Porter would be a great replacement for Brandon Stephens, who showed he's no longer a capable boundary cornerback. Porter would join Nate Wiggins to form their own version of Seattle's Woolen and Devon Witherspoon. Not too shabby.
Hollin Pierce is a mountain of a man. A 6-foot-8, 344-pound tackle, Pierce's frame and raw power suggest he'll be an immediate impact player with developmental upside. With Ronnie Stanley's price point likely pulling him out of Baltimore, the Ravens will need a Roger Rosengarten 2.0. Pierce could fill that role on day one. He isn't without his flaws. He's not the most athletic or the most technical, but his size, strength, and power are more than worth a flier late in round three.
Keep Kaden Prather in Maryland! Prather is a big-bodied 6-foot-3 receiver from Montgomery Village, MD. His fit with the Ravens is simple: There is not a single receiver on this team taller than 6-foot-1. Prather has an intriguing blend of size, ball skills, and big-play ability. His catch radius makes him an interesting red-zone threat, and his size makes him an immediate boundary receiver option. Baltimore banks on Prather's NFL readiness with this pick.
Miles Frazier isn't the most explosive athlete, but with a late fourth-round pick, the Ravens are looking for value. It's tough to ignore Frazier here as a value pick. He's a big guard, listed at 6-foot-5, weighing 325 pounds. He's a four-year starter who's played every position except for center.
With Patrick Mekari's upcoming free agency and Andrew Vorhees and Ben Cleveland not locking down starting roles, there's a clear opening for Frazier to get to work and fight for a role on the line.