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The 2025 NFL draft is over, and the Ravens did what they always do: navigated the board and came away with a deep and versatile class. Eric DeCosta added two elite defenders with their first two picks, solid depth at the offensive line, and the team's first kicker in the 30-year history of the Ravens franchise.
Overall, DeCosta used all 11 picks and double-dipped at the cornerback and offensive tackle, ensuring a ton of depth at multiple positions.
With all eyes on the undrafted free agent class and rookie minicamp, we're looking at the expert's grades for a versatile draft class.
Mel Kiper gave Baltimore a B+ for their haul.
“The Ravens didn’t make any in-draft trades last year; they had made only eight over the prior five drafts and traded down twice this year. They let the board come to them and got some good prospects,".
Chad Reuter gave the Ravens an A.
The Ravens are perennial contenders because they let the draft board come to them. Starks will be a playmaker no matter where he lines up. Green was still available late in Round 2 because of off-field concerns, but he has a chance to provide a lot of value off the edge. Jones could be a solid starter at guard or tackle in time.
“The Ravens let the board fall to them and take the best available player on the PFF Big Board. “Starks brings high-level football intelligence and great anticipation to make plays on the ball in coverage.”
“Jones is a value pick on the offensive line, but whether he sticks at tackle or kicks inside remains to be seen.”
“The Ravens have significant issues here currently with K Justin Tucker (who they are apparently in the process of replacing with sixth-rounder Tyler Loop) and in their past — yet chose a guy with multiple sexual assault allegations in his past (Green has denied both),” he writes. “Baltimore is a more talented football team today than it was a week ago, but at what cost?”
DeCosta “is one of the savviest decision-makers in football, routinely allowing the draft to come to him.”
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens earn some of the highest grades for the 2025 NFL draft class
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Overall, DeCosta used all 11 picks and double-dipped at the cornerback and offensive tackle, ensuring a ton of depth at multiple positions.
- Round 1, No. 27: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia (No. 24)
- Round 2, No. 59: Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall (No. 14)
- Round 3, No. 91: Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU (No. 98)
- Round 4, No. 129: Teddye Buchanan, LB, California (No. 177)
- Round 5, No. 141: Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M (No. 205)
- Round 6, No. 178: Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan (No. 188)
- Round 6, No. 186: Tyler Loop, K, Arizona (not ranked)
- Round 6, No. 203: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado (No. 279)
- Round 6, No. 210: Aeneas Peebles, DL, Virginia Tech (No. 132)
- Round 6, No. 212: Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers (No. 228)
- Round 7, No. 243: Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU (No. 231)
With all eyes on the undrafted free agent class and rookie minicamp, we're looking at the expert's grades for a versatile draft class.
ESPN: B+
Mel Kiper gave Baltimore a B+ for their haul.
“The Ravens didn’t make any in-draft trades last year; they had made only eight over the prior five drafts and traded down twice this year. They let the board come to them and got some good prospects,".
NFL.com: A
Chad Reuter gave the Ravens an A.
The Ravens are perennial contenders because they let the draft board come to them. Starks will be a playmaker no matter where he lines up. Green was still available late in Round 2 because of off-field concerns, but he has a chance to provide a lot of value off the edge. Jones could be a solid starter at guard or tackle in time.
Pro Football Focus: A
“The Ravens let the board fall to them and take the best available player on the PFF Big Board. “Starks brings high-level football intelligence and great anticipation to make plays on the ball in coverage.”
Sports Illustrated: B
“Jones is a value pick on the offensive line, but whether he sticks at tackle or kicks inside remains to be seen.”
USA Today: B
“The Ravens have significant issues here currently with K Justin Tucker (who they are apparently in the process of replacing with sixth-rounder Tyler Loop) and in their past — yet chose a guy with multiple sexual assault allegations in his past (Green has denied both),” he writes. “Baltimore is a more talented football team today than it was a week ago, but at what cost?”
CBS Sports: B+
DeCosta “is one of the savviest decision-makers in football, routinely allowing the draft to come to him.”
Associated Press: B+
Washington Post: B-
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens earn some of the highest grades for the 2025 NFL draft class
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