As the Baltimore Ravens are expected to search for offensive line help in the 2026 NFL Draft, there are plenty of options available to them. While the interior line class isn’t lucrative, the tackle class is talented and offers versatility. It’ll be a pivotal few days for Baltimore.
Unfortunately, many of those prospects come with high risks. Limited arm length is always one aspect to watch out for, and prospects that lack short-area quickness and strong footwork may give Ravens fans flashbacks of last year’s offensive line troubles. It’s a trait that the team should probably try to avoid.
Back in 2022, the Ravens invested in Daniel Faalele with a fourth-round selection. It’s safe to say things didn’t work out with the massive lineman, as they're rightfully moving on from him. Now, Baltimore reportedly has a top-30 visit with Memphis' Travis Burke, a 6-foot-9 tackle. Things could definitely be different from Faalele, but selecting a tackle whose main trait is his size may have fans reliving their nightmares.
Baltimore Ravens should stay away from Travis Burke in 2026 NFL Draft
Burke isn’t the same exact player as Faalele. While Faalele weighed in at 384 pounds at the NFL Combine, Burke is 325 pounds. However, the main flaws in the draft are similar. Both possess laboring footwork, inconsistency reaching blocks upfield on time, and average-to-subpar block sustaining.
For Faalele, he was never able to overcome those glaring issues. He was perhaps the worst offensive lineman in football in 2025. The struggles were nonstop; he constantly put embarrassing reps on tape, and very rarely had strong outings. He was a thorn in the offense’s side all year, and that brand of player should be something that departs along with John Harbaugh.
Will Burke see a similar transition to the NFL? Maybe not. To be fair to him, the Memphis product is an intriguing prospect. Obviously, he’s got the size and arm length to dominate, and he’s got good flexibility for a tackle at his size, pairing that with strong hands. However, on the opposite side of things, his footwork can be a red flag.
Burke shows moments where he overextends and lurches, losing balance against opposing pass rushers. He’s slower on his feet and can’t react quickly enough to match speed consistently. Reaching blocks laterally can also be an issue for him.
For new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s offense, Burke may not be the best fit. Doyle runs a lot of outside zone designs, and adding a player who can find problems climbing to the second level on time wouldn’t make a ton of sense. There’s talent there, but the fit could pose an issue. Staying away from him in this year's draft could also save Baltimore fans from living out their nightmares again.