Ravens GM explains Ja'Kobi Lane, Matt Hibner picks

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Ravens Stick to Their Board on Lane, Hibner Picks​

Not every Ravens pick lined up with public consensus, but that’s never been how they operate. On The Lounge Podcast, GM Eric DeCosta doubled down on their process when discussing selections like Ja'Kobi Lane and Matt Hibner.

“Our board is our board. We do months of work, and sometimes our evaluations differ from public consensus. Ja’Kobi Lane is a big receiver — 6’4”, ran a 4.46, excellent at contested catches with great hands. He has a connection through Todd Heap. We think he can be a real weapon for Lamar, especially adding big-bodied jump-ball guys after losing some speed.”

He also explained the aggressive move to go get Hibner:

“For Matt Hibner (tight end), we actually traded up 21 spots to get him. That’s rare for us, but we saw great value. He’s athletic and productive. We gave up a future sixth-round pick and felt it was worth it to move from the fifth to the fourth round.”

The aggressive move underscores how highly the Ravens view Hibner's combination of production and athleticism, as well as their desire to add versatility to the Declan Doyle-led offense. Together, the mid-round selections of Lane and Hibner reflect Baltimore's commitment to evolving its passing attack—adding size, physicality, and playmaking ability to complement its established offensive identity.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens GM details Ja'Kobi Lane fit, Matt Hibner move up value

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