In our latest 3-round mock draft, we got a little aggressive with the Baltimore Ravens’ draft capital. Sitting on 11 picks heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, Baltimore has the flexibility to get creative—and we used it to trade back three spots in the first round, flipping No. 27 (along with comp picks No. 136 and No. 176) to the Buffalo Bills (again) for Picks 30 and 62. The logic? The Ravens need more “win-now” talent. The Bills need more young, cheap depth pieces.
The idea was simple: add another top-75 selection without giving up much, and bring in more early contributors for a roster still very much in Super Bowl mode.
They aren’t far off. Lamar Jackson is playing MVP football, the roster is deep pretty much everywhere, and the core is built to compete. But they aren't perfect either. Patrick Mekari is catching rays in Jacksonville, Brandon Stephens signed with the New York Jets, and there’s no long-term plan in place behind Derrick Henry.
Fortunately, with that extra draft ammo, Baltimore’s key needs are addressed, giving the roster some more juice heading into 2025.
With that said, here’s how our Ravens draft haul shook out after the trade down.
Ravens trade down to stockpile talent in new 3-round mock
Round 1, Pick 30: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
The Ravens lost a quietly important piece in Mekari, and they need to lock in the interior offensive line to protect their MVP quarterback and pave lanes for Derrick Henry. Tyler Booker is a plug-and-play mauler at guard with the kind of edge the Ravens love up front. He’s a physical tone-setter with elite length and the ability to anchor in pass protection—something that’ll be vital for Lamar Jackson to keep thriving from the pocket.
Booker still has room to grow as a run blocker, but in a power-heavy scheme like Baltimore’s, the fit makes too much sense. He brings the nastiness they want, the pedigree they trust, and the poise to hold up in big moments. Booker's a rock-solid building block who could be a decade-long fixture.
Round 2, Pick 59: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Baltimore’s cornerback room needed help even before Brandon Stephens left for the Jets. With Arthur Maulet also gone and Marlon Humphrey expected to continue spending time in the slot, the Ravens are banking on 2024 first-rounder Nate Wiggins—but they need more. Azareye’h Thomas is a long, rangy corner who fits the Ravens’ aggressive style and brings legitimate starting upside down the line.
He’s raw in spots, particularly when it comes to trusting his eyes in zone coverage, but the tools are there: press ability, disruptive length, and enough recovery speed to battle outside receivers. With Chidobe Awuzie on a short deal and T.J. Tampa still developing, Thomas gives the Ravens another young piece to grow into a major role.
Round 2, Pick 62: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
This was a best player available pick—and it still makes perfect sense. With no value at safety or on-ball linebacker, we took Quinshon Judkins to lock in the future of Baltimore’s ground game. Henry will be a free agent next year and will turn 32—not exactly the future at the position. Judkins gives the Ravens a long-term bruiser who can take over when the torch is ready to be passed.
He’s built for the AFC North—hard-nosed, physical, and designed to punish defenders late in games. Judkins won’t be a home-run hitter every time, but he runs behind his pads, finishes through contact, and can catch passes when asked. In a committee with Henry (and likely Justice Hill), he brings value now and projects as a future RB1.
Round 3, Pick 91: Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
The Ravens don’t need just another rotational edge—they need someone who can actually wreck a game. Despite finishing second in sacks last year, they did it by committee. What’s missing is a consistent, high-upside pass rusher who can win off the edge on his own. Jordan Burch isn’t polished yet, but the 6-foot-6, 295-pound Oregon product has the kind of athletic traits and size you gamble on.
He’s explosive, fluid for his size, and offers real speed-to-power potential. His pass-rush plan is still developing, but the flashes are there. In a defense that loves to rotate and disguise, Burch could carve out a role early and grow into the playmaker Baltimore has been missing on the edge.