Baltimore,Fr – April 25, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens are primed to shake up Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, with analysts urging Eric DeCosta to dial up the war room and chase three game-changing prospects. Holding 10 picks after snagging safety Malaki Starks at No. 27, the Ravens could trade up to land a versatile edge rusher or an explosive wide receiver, supercharging a roster built for a Super Bowl run.
First on the radar is a Boston College edge rusher who terrorized quarterbacks with 14 sacks in 2024. His blend of power and finesse, likened to Odafe Oweh, makes him a perfect heir to Kyle Van Noy, 36, whose 12 sacks led Baltimore last season. “He’s a plug-and-play starter,” Zach Canter of A to Z Sports told ESPN. Slipping to Round 2, he’s within reach if DeCosta moves up from pick 59.
Another edge prospect, a Texas A&M standout, brings relentless pursuit with 10 sacks in 2024. Dubbed a “quarterback hunter,” his strength and scheme versatility align with Zach Orr’s aggressive defense. The Ravens’ pass rush, inconsistent in 2024, needs a spark, and this 6’4” force could learn from Van Noy while eyeing a long-term role.
For the offense, a Missouri wide receiver with elite route-running and after-catch burst is the prize. Despite a quarterback-limited 597 yards in 2024, his tape screams star potential. Pairing him with Zay Flowers would give Lamar Jackson—who threw for 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2024—a lethal duo, elevating a 20th-ranked passing game. “He’s got No. 1 receiver upside,” Can olho noted.
The Ravens’ 12-5 campaign ended in a playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, exposing pass-rush and receiving gaps. With five picks in Rounds 2-4, DeCosta could package pick 59 and a mid-rounder to climb Round 2, where these talents linger after Round 1 surprises like Shedeur Sanders pushed them down.
Risks abound: trading up sacrifices depth, and veterans like Van Noy and Isaiah Likely already shine. But John Harbaugh’s “win-now” ethos demands impact players. Will DeCosta pull the trigger? Drop your take below! #RavensFlock
