It’s NFL draft season, and after a successful start to the free agent frenzy, Baltimore will look to retool its offensive line while replacing an elite linebacker and stout pass rushers.
The Ravens Wire has released an updated seven-round mock draft, that sent Baltimore reinforcements at several key positions on both sides of the football.
Eric DeCosta hypothetically landed elite talent at offensive tackle and offensive guard with his first two picks, trading up for a former Penn State All-American.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the Ravens’ picks in the latest mock.
Rd1: Pick No. 17 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OL, Penn State
Penn State offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Trade: Baltimore sends pick No. 30 (RD 1) and pick No. 62 (RD 2) to the Jaguars for pick No. 17 (RD 1) and pick 153 (RD 5).
After trading Morgan Moses to the Jets and restructuring Ronnie Stanley’s contract, Baltimore starts hugely rebuilding the trenches.
Fashanu was named the Rimington-Pace Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors after starting all 12 games at left tackle, allowing zero sacks in 365 pass-blocking snaps.
Rd3: Pick 93 Christian Mahogany, OL, Boston College
Nov 3, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) gestures to fans after his touchdown run with teammate offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
After losing Kevin Zeitler (Lions) and John Simpson (Jets) in free agency, the Ravens land one of the top offensive guard prospects.
One of the best offensive linemen to play at Boston College in recent memory, Mahogany was an All-ACC selection in 2023.
Rd4: Pick 113 Xavier Thomas, Edge Rusher, Clemson
Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) breaks up a pass by South Carolina Gameco*cks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Thomas was the No. 3 overall recruit in the 2018 class.
During the 2023 season, Thomas had 16 tackles and three sacks. For his career, Thomas finishes with 116 tackles and 17.5 sacks.
Rd4: Pick 130 Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee
Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Hadden transferred to UT From Independence Community College to play for the Vols in the 2021 season.
Prior to a season-ending injury in October, Hadden had been tied in the FBS in passes defended and tied for 14th place nationally in interceptions through week 8 of the season.
Rd5: Pick 153 Isaiah Williams, WR, Illinois
Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Williams, a fifth-year junior and former quarterback, led the Big Ten in receptions (82) and finished second in receiving yards (1,055) — behind only Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. — to go along with five touchdowns. He was a First Team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media.
Williams also earned All-Big Ten honorable mention as a return specialist after averaging 11.5 yards per punt return.
Williams became just the seventh Illinois player to top 1,000 yards in a single season, joining Jenkins, David Williams (x2), Brandon Lloyd (x2), Mike Martin, Arrelious Benn and Mike Dudek.
Rd5: Pick 165 Myles Murphy, DT, UNC
Nov 11, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Myles Murphy (8) reacts after a sack in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Murphy is an intriguing defensive line prospect but saw his draft stock tumble due to a lack of production under Gene Chizik the past couple of seasons.
Rd6: Pick 218 Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas
Texas Longhorns linebacker Jaylan Ford (41) looks to the sideline during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoffsemifinals game against the Washington Huskies at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ford was four-year linebacker who played in 49 games with 29 starts and was named a 2022 third-team All-American by the Associated Press.
In 2023, Ford logged 91 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, one sack and two interceptions.
Ford finished the past two seasons with 210 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and six interceptions. He’s a tone-setter against the run and has the movement skills and instincts in coverage to make impact plays.
Rd7: Pick 228 Deshaun Fenwick, HB, Oregon State
Nov 18, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Deshaun Fenwick (1) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports
Rd7: Pick 250 Layden Robinson, OL, Texas A&M
Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Layden Robinson (64) looks on during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Robinson is a physical offensive guard who could add depth and talent at the position.
