The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes live to see another week but even with that being the case, fans will still have their eyes on the draft order for the 2026 NFL Draft. The Ravens are typically a playoff team more often than not so having an opportunity to have a top-20 pick is something this fanbase isn't used to.
Where would the Ravens be slotted in the first round if the draft order was locked in right now? Here's the updated draft order, per Tankathon:
Number | Team | Record | Strength of Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Las Vegas Raiders | 2-14 | .544 |
2 | New York Giants | 3-13 | .531 |
3 | New York Jets | 3-13 | .552 |
4 | Tennessee Titans | 3-13 | .576 |
5 | Arizona Cardinals | 3-13 | .577 |
6 | Cleveland Browns | 4-12 | .494 |
7 | Washington Commanders | 4-12 | .504 |
8 | New Orleans Saints | 6-10 | .494 |
9 | Kansas City Chiefs | 6-10 | .511 |
10 | Cincinnati Bengals | 6-10 | .520 |
11 | Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) | 6-9* | .498 |
12 | Miami Dolphins | 7-9 | .487 |
13 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7-9 | .530 |
14 | Dallas Cowboys | 7-8-1 | .430 |
15 | Detroit Lions | 8-8 | .493 |
16 | Baltimore Ravens | 8-8 | .507 |
17 | Minnesota Vikings | 8-8 | .515 |
18 | New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts) | 8-8 | .537 |
Updated draft order shows Ravens flirting with unfamiliar draft luxury
The Ravens would hold the 16th pick in the first round if this order was locked in for April's draft. This could change quite a bit, however, if the Ravens beat the Steelers next week, which would earn them the AFC North title and a trip to the playoffs. It'd also guarantee that they wouldn't be drafting ahead of the 19th pick unless they traded up.
As far as what this team could do with their first-round pick, they have to address the trenches. The offensive line desperately needs help as does their pass rush. Bolstering either of those units will help this team get back into the Super Bowl contention next year.
The last time the Ravens had a pick this high was when they took Kyle Hamilton 14th overall in 2022 after a disappointing season in 2021. The Hamilton pick panned out for Baltimore and we know that Eric DeCosta drafts well so if the Ravens have a pick in the top half of the first round, chances are he's going to make it count.
There's still a massive game for the Ravens next week that will determine whether or not they make the playoffs and whether or not they'll have a pick better than 18 in April's draft.