The Baltimore Ravens are just two days away from one of the most important days in franchise history, as the 2024 NFL Draft will be the Ravens' best opportunity to both add reinforcements for yet another championship run while also adding talent that could keep Baltimore competitive well into the latter half of the decade.
The Ravens can go in so many different directions. With holes at offensive tackle and wide receiver, the Ravens could stay at No. 30 and take the best at those respective positions. Taking the best player available (Baltimore's usual strategy) and trading down may be on the menu for Eric DeCosta.
If the Ravens follow this template in the 2024 NFL Draft, they could be set up nicely for the future with long-term assets while filling some of the big holes contenders exploited last season. This 7-round mock draft might need a little bit of luck to come true, but the Ravens shouldn't hesitate to make it a reality.
Baltimore Ravens 2024 7-round NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 30: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
This offensive tackle class is deep, but there are many boom-or-bust players at the top. Names like Guyton, Georgia's Amarius Mims, and Alabama's JC Latham should all be grouped together as right tackles with supreme athletic ability and physical gifts, some technical shortcomings, and a lack of experience.
The Ravens have been willing to take a chance on raw potential with both their top selections (Odafe Oweh) and their offensive tackles (Daniel Faalele) in the past. Guyton only has one season of starting experience, but the 6-8, 322-pound tackle is built to survive and thrive when he hits the NFL.
The Baltimore Ravens could pick Tyler Guyton in the 2024 NFL Draft
Guyton's heavy hands and surprisingly quick footwork make him a better pass blocker at this point in time than a run-blocker. With one of the best mixtures of length and power in this entire class, Guyton is such a seductive prospect that he could be a plug-and-play performer at right tackle or a developmental left tackle who succeeds Ronnie Stanley.
While this offensive tackle class is deep, there's a sizeable gap between many of the fringe first-round players and some of the better Day 2 targets. The Ravens need to build Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson the best offensive line possible to maximize their window, and Guyton's star potential makes him an obvious choice.
Round 2, Pick 62: Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
Elliss is a unique prospect, as he is a smaller defensive end at 248 pounds who is a generally average athlete across the board. His value comes in his physicality, incredibly deep bag of pass rush moves, and intensity that helps him bullrush much bigger tackles. Elliss was a cornerstone of an elite Utes defense.
The Ravens brought back Kyle Van Noy, but they need one more promising young player to help support two big question marks on the edge in Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo. Elliss, who recorded 12 sacks last season, would be a productive, nasty player that has more every-down potential than most Day 2 edge rushers.
The Baltimore Ravens could add Jonah Elliss in the 2024 NFL Draft
Round 3, Pick 93: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
Wilson has poor route running, a limited tree, and will be limited to playing outside in the pros. Why select him? Because he is a legit 6-6 with an endless wingspan, showcases solid straight-line speed, and might be the best blocking wide receiver in the entire class. For Baltimore's scheme, Wilson could be a perfect fit.
The Ravens need a player who can take the top off the defense while simultaneously becoming a red zone weapon. The wide receiver room could be perfectly balanced with the diminutive Zay Flowers torching defenses, Wilson towering over corners, and Rashod Bateman making plays underneath.
Round 4, Pick 113: DJ James, CB, Auburn
James' biggest issue as a prospect is his size, as there aren't many 6-0, 175-pound corners with shorter arms starring in the pros. Even taking those issues into account, Baltimore might be willing to use a pick on him based on his sticky coverage and buttery smooth mobility in the open field.
If the Ravens feel confident enough in Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens on the outside, James has legitimate slot corner potential if he manages to add a bit of weight. Baltimore let Geno Stone and Ronald Darby walk in free agency, which warrants at least one cornerback pick.
Round 4, Pick 130: Isaiah Adams, IOL, Illinois
Adams has versatility at both tackle and guard, and the Ravens always love to see that in their linemen. Comparing Adams to Ravens backup Patrick Mekari isn't too outrageous, as Adams has a wide base with powerful hands and surprising athleticism that helps him move well in the open field.
Even if the Ravens want to lean on young players like Andrew Vorhees and Ben Cleveland to replace John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler, they need more backups to give fans some added security. Adams should be treated as a guard above all else, but his ability to play tackle in a pinch is valuable.
Jordan Travis could be a backup quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens
Round 5, Pick 165: Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State
The Ravens need a better backup quarterback, as well-traveled Josh Johnson is very long in the tooth and Malik Cunningham could be ready to convert to wide receiver. While Travis is working his way back from an injury and possesses less-than-ideal size, he has several plus traits that will make him a high-end NFL backup.
Travis has some of the best mobility in this class, a whip of a right arm with more than enough talent to last in the pros, and an accuracy that helps him fit the ball into tight spaces. Much like Tyler Huntley, Travis can run the Ravens' run-heavy offense without too much adjusting.
Round 6, Pick 218: Braiden McGregor, EDGE, Michigan
The combination of average production (seven sacks in three seasons) and a lack of tremendous play strength will hurt McGregor's stock. The Ravens, craving depth and yet another Michigan player to add to the mix, might take a flier on him if he falls into their lap on Day 3.
With solid size and above-average pass rush technique, McGregor was able to will himself into a starting role on a historically good Michigan defense. The Ravens may end up landing a core special teamer if McGregor isn't explosive enough to carve out a role as a straight-up pass-rusher.
Round 7, Pick 228: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
Harden lacks great ball skills, and he likely didn't face any draftable NFL wide receivers in his college career, but the Ravens will likely be interested in a physical, hard-hitting cornerback with man and zone flexibility. Once again, his special teams potential could exceed most cornerbacks in this range.
Isaiah Williams could be drafted by the Baltimore Ravens
Round 7, Pick 250: Isaiah Williams, WR, Illinois
The market for 182-pound players without elite route-running isn't very prosperous, but Williams has pure speed and slipperiness when he gets the ball in his hands. That might be enough for the Ravens to take an interest in him and allow him to compete for a roster spot.
Check out my 7-round NFL Mock Draft with every pick, coming Wednesday morning!