Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft 2023 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

May 2024 · 6 minute read

The Baltimore Ravens have the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins on April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. They have five total picks in the seven-round draft.

Ravens’ draft picks

RoundPickOverallNotes

1

22

22

3

23

86

4

22

124

5

22

157

6

22

199

Full draft order

Every pick in the seven-round NFL Draft.

NFL Draft details

• Round 1: April 27, 8 p.m. ET
• Rounds 2-3: April 28, 7 p.m. ET
• Rounds 4-7: April 29, Noon ET

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All rounds will be televised on ESPN/ABC and NFL Network and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes.

About the Ravens

• Head coach: John Harbaugh (16th season)
• General manager: Eric DeCosta
• Last year’s record: 10-7

The Ravens made the playoffs in 2022 and were eliminated by the divisional rival Cincinnati Bengals in the wild-card round. Their activity early in free agency included re-signing a few of their own complementary players to modest deals, as it appeared the ongoing contract standstill with quarterback Lamar Jackson impacted how much money they could spend. They go into this draft with a few major needs and other areas where depth is required.

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Ravens’ key position needs

Wide receiver: The Ravens ended last season with one of the worst receiving corps in football. They signed Nelson Agholor to a one-year deal, then added Odell Beckham Jr. on April 9, but there’s still a chance they could go after a wide receiver at No. 22.

Cornerback: Every year the Ravens seem to get hit hardest by injuries at the cornerback position. They feel good about perennial Pro Bowl performer Marlon Humphrey and are optimistic about a few of their young cover guys, but they need to come out of this draft with a starting-caliber corner.

Guard: Ben Powers’ departure in free agency leaves the Ravens with a void at the starting left guard spot. They have internal candidates in Ben Cleveland and John Simpson, yet that probably won’t stop them from bringing in interior offensive line help.

Interior defensive line: With the release of Calais Campbell and so many of the Ravens’ interior defensive linemen having just one year left on their deals, an investment in this position would help Baltimore both now and in the future.

Edge rusher: The Ravens used a first-round pick on Odafe Oweh in 2021 and a second-rounder on David Ojabo in 2022. Still, you can never have enough pass rushers and they cost a lot to acquire, so finding another one in the draft makes sense.

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Ravens draft analysis

Ravens seem higher on this WR class than most teams. How early will they draft one?: Taking a look at the receiver options in this year’s draft.

Ravens focused on the draft as Lamar Jackson’s contract stalemate continues: The Ravens discuss the possibility of drafting a quarterback and more.

Ravens big board: The most likely fit for Baltimore at pick No. 22.

Ravens hamstrung by Lamar Jackson standstill: The team’s free-agent activity, which directly impacts how many roster holes it’ll have entering the draft, has been minimal.

The Athletic’s most recent mock drafts

April 17: NFL 7-Round Mock Draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft.

April 12: 2023 NFL Mock Draft: What would an imminent Lamar Jackson move mean for Round 1?: Diante Lee has Baltimore trading up to select a quarterback.

April 10: NFL Draft 2023 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s 401 scouting reports and 1,893 player rankings

April 7: 2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3: Nick Baumgardner suggests Baltimore should take two offensive players with its first two picks.

March 31: NFL mock draft 2023: What sources say about Stroud, Hooker, Richardson and more: Bruce Feldman has the Ravens drafting Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks with their first-round selection.

March 22: Beat writer mock draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate: Jeff Zrebiec has Baltimore adding a playmaking wide receiver in the first round with the selection of Boston College’s Zay Flowers.

March 13: After Panthers trade for No. 1, quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4: Ben Standig has the Ravens opting for wide receiver help in the form of TCU’s Quentin Johnston.

Feb. 21: Ravens mock draft 1.0: Filling needs with the few picks the Ravens have, starting at wide receiver.

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Ravens’ last five first-round picks

2022: S Kyle Hamilton, pick No. 14 — The quintessential best-player-available pick for the Ravens, Hamilton surprisingly fell out of the top 10 last year and landed in Baltimore’s lap. He got off to a slow start as a rookie, but by season’s end, he was a major reason for the team’s defensive improvement. Often used in the nickelback role, Hamilton graded out strongly in coverage.

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C Tyler Linderbaum, pick No. 25 — Linderbaum was as advertised, starting every game for the Ravens and proving to be a quick study. The former Iowa standout was particularly successful in run blocking. He still has to get bigger and stronger, but he looks like he’ll be a fixture on the Ravens’ offensive line for years.

2021: WR Rashod Bateman, pick No. 27 — The fifth receiver taken in the 2021 draft, Bateman has had an uneven start to his NFL career. He’s flashed the potential of a true No. 1 receiver, but he’s struggled to stay on the field. He missed five games as a rookie and 11 last year when he had season-ending foot surgery. He’s one of the most important players on the Ravens’ roster heading into the 2023 season.

OLB Odafe Oweh, pick No. 31 — The Ravens gambled on Oweh’s physical tools despite the fact he didn’t have a sack in his final season at Penn State. Oweh had five sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a rookie. But he took a step back last year with just three sacks and one forced fumble. The Ravens need more from him going forward.

2020: ILB Patrick Queen, pick No. 28 — There’s been far more good than bad from Queen, who has started every game in three seasons and racked up 321 tackles, three interceptions, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. Consistency has been an issue for the ex-LSU star, although he played his best football after Baltimore acquired Roquan Smith last year. The Ravens have a decision to make by May 1 on his fifth-year option.

(Photo of Deonte Banks: Paul Sancya / AP Photo)

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