The Baltimore Ravens aim to strengthen their roster in head coach Jesse Minter's first season after key personnel changes. They selected offensive guard Vega Ioane at No. 14 overall and are now focusing on the best available players for Day 2 of the NFL draft.
Key points
Ravens aim to strengthen roster in Jesse Minter's first season
Selected Vega Ioane at No. 14 overall in the draft
Looking to address wide receiver and offensive line needs
The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season, and there are adjustments to be made after the team suffered significant personnel losses. The first steps were taken when Eric DeCosta regrouped from the backed-out Crosby trade and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal.
With needs at wide receiver, offensive line depth, and defensive backfield stability, we're highlighting the best available players on Day 2 of the NFL draft.
Stowers set the NFL scouting combine record for vertical leap at his position with a 45½-inch mark while also logging a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and an 11-3 broad jump. In 2025, Stowers had a standout season with 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns, once again receiving first-team All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year. Additionally, he was named a unanimous All-American, won the Mackey Award, and received the Campbell Trophy.
Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State
A Savannah, Georgia native, Hurst earned All-Sun Belt First Team Offense and was the first-ever Georgia State Athlete to be named to the College Football Freaks List.
Q&A
Who did the Ravens select in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft?
The Ravens selected offensive guard Vega Ioane from Penn State with the No. 14 overall pick.
What positions are the Ravens looking to address on Day 2 of the NFL draft?
The Ravens are looking to address needs at wide receiver, offensive line depth, and defensive backfield stability.
What significant signing did the Ravens make before the NFL draft?
The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year deal prior to the draft.
What is the Ravens' goal for the upcoming NFL season?
The Ravens aim to return to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season.
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Once regarded as a candidate for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, Beck has seen his stock rise and fall in his journey from Georgia to Miami. In his line season at Miami, Beck finished with 3,813 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions this season.
Beck is a balanced pocket passer, and his 74.8% adjusted completion percentage this season was the eighth-highest mark among all FBS passers.
Nussmeier entered the season with heightened expectations and talk of a potential Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024. In 2025, Nussmeier took a step back, with 1,927 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions in nine games.
Nussmeier primarily operates from the pocket and offers solid accuracy.
Allar has prototypical size and arm strength, starting 35 games and playing 45 overall during his career at Penn State. Allar increased his completion percentage from 59.9% in 2023 to 66.5% in 2024. Once a potential first-round pick, Allar suffered a broken left ankle in the Northwestern game and was sidelined for the season. Prior to the injury, Allar had 1,100 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions.
A vertical threat with size, Fields could stretch defenses immediately and carve out a role in the passing attack.
WR Denzel Boston, Washington
The second coming of Alshon Jeffery, Boston could be a player to watch if the Eagles trade Brown for a first-round pick. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Boston hauled in 76.9% of his contested targets at Washington last year.
During his time in Austin, Campbell appeared in 48 games and made 41 starts.
Billy Schrauth, G, Notre Dame
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound left guard earned Second Team All-American honors and started seven games in that position. He played a crucial role on the offensive line and was recognized as a Second Team AFCA All-American. He also received the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week award on October 21, 2025, and was included on the Midseason Lombardi Award Watch List as well as the Lombardi Award Watch List.
Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State
A versatile offensive lineman, he was named to the First Team All-Big 12. He appeared in 42 career games and started as the center in each of the last 25 contests. He earned All-Big 12 honors during his final two seasons. In 2025, he started all 12 games at center, receiving First Team All-Big 12 accolades from the league's coaches, along with votes for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award. He was also recognized as the All-Big 12 Second Team center by the Associated Press. Throughout the season, he was on the field for 759 offensive snaps and did not commit any accepted penalties.
Jacas is a versatile edge rusher whose combination of size (6'3", 270 pounds) and athleticism aligns well with the Ravens' style. He led the Big Ten with 11.0 sacks during the regular season, ranking sixth in the nation. He also tied for 13th nationally (and third in the Big Ten) with three forced fumbles, bringing his career total to seven, which ties him for sixth in Illinois' career record book. With 27.0 career sacks, he holds the record for the most among active Big Ten defenders and ranks fifth nationally in FBS. Jacas started all 12 regular-season games, recording 43 total tackles (23 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and one pass breakup. In a rivalry win against Northwestern on November 29, 2025, he contributed four tackles (two solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and two QB hurries.
EDGE Zion Young, Missouri
Young, a transfer from Michigan State, started all 13 games at the JACK position last season. He recorded a total of 23 tackles, including 9 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and a team-high 9.0 sacks, along with one interception. His average of 0.69 sacks per game ranked him 19th nationally and fourth in the SEC. According to Pro Football Focus, he was the 34th-ranked pass rusher in the nation with a grade of 80.9. He ranked 13th nationally among all edge players in Pass Rush Productivity (PRP) with a score of 10.5, which is calculated using a formula that combines sacks, hits, and hurries relative to the number of times he rushes the passer. PFF credited him with 37 quarterback hurries and nine quarterback hits. Young was also named to the Second Team All-SEC by league coaches.
EDGE Romello Height, Texas Tech
A first-team All-Big 12 selection, Height has 32 tackles, including 8 1/2 sacks, last season.
Overton is a versatile edge rusher standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 278 pounds, showcasing significant potential as a pass-rusher. In his final season, he played in 13 games, starting 12. He recorded a total of 42 tackles, including six tackles for loss (totaling 28 yards) and four sacks (for a loss of 23 yards). Additionally, he contributed four quarterback pressures and had one pass breakup. Overton received preseason All-America recognition from ESPN.com, earning first-team honors, and was named a third-team preseason All-American by Athlon. He was also selected for the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, which is awarded annually to the top defensive player in college football. Furthermore, he was included on the watch lists for the Wuerffel Trophy, the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Jalen Stroman, S/Nickel, Notre Dame
A versatile and hybrid defensive back in the mold of Ar'Darius Washington, Stroman offers versatility and special teams ability, which should give him a chance to contribute immediately. Stroman is a hybrid defender, and even more beneficial, the Ravens' new defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach, Mike Mickens, was with Stroman at Notre Dame last year.
CB D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana
During his final season, Ponds started 14 games and missed one due to injury (at Iowa). He was named the Defensive MVP of both the Rose Bowl and the Peach Bowl. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and received first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News. Additionally, he earned second-team All-America selections from the Associated Press, the American Football Coaches Association, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He also received All-America recognition from The Athletic (2nd team), CBS Sports (2nd team), On3 (2nd team), and Sports Illustrated (1st team). Furthermore, he was named first-team All-Big Ten by both the conference's media and coaches panels.
