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Grading the Ravens' first-round selection of Olaivavega Ioane
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Ioane is expected to be an immediate starter, bringing elite physicality to the offensive line.
Key points
- Ravens selected Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick
- Ioane is an immediate starter at left guard
- He brings elite physicality and explosive traits
- Did not allow a sack or draw penalties in college
- Addresses the need for improved protection for Lamar Jackson
Baltimore RavensOlaivavega Ioane2026 NFL draftPenn State Nittany Lions
In a move that's been mocked and expected for weeks, the Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State All-American guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Ravens GM Eric DeCosta was precise and relaxed, allowing the draft to come to them and then capitalizing on top-tier talent that unexpectedly slid down the board with a best-player-available approach.
The board settled in, and after Spencer Fano and Kadyn Proctor came off the board, Ioane landed with the team that badly needs his physicality and dominant traits inside at offensive guard. Ioane addressed Ravens Flock on Thursday night, and we're handing out a grade ahead of Round 2.
Olaivavega Ioane --A+
The Ravens are built to contend now, and Ioane is an immediate Day 1 starter at left guard opposite John Simpson, bringing elite physicality and explosive traits to an offense that's centered around Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Ioane didn't allow a sack in his two years as a starter at Penn State, and unlike the previous regime, he didn't draw a single penalty flag either. Ioane is a welcome addition, as quarterback Lamar Jackson was sacked 36 times last season, with a great amount of pressure coming up the middle. The move is an immediate response to the Bengals trading the No. 10 pick to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence. The former Nittany Lion gives Baltimore a potential ten-year starter at offensive guard, while ensuring physicality and elite traits at the position.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Grading the Ravens' first-round selection of Olaivavega Ioane
Q&A
Why did the Ravens select Olaivavega Ioane in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Ravens selected Ioane to address their need for physicality and dominance at the offensive guard position, especially after quarterback Lamar Jackson faced significant pressure last season.
What are Olaivavega Ioane's strengths as a player?
Ioane is known for his elite physicality and explosive traits, having not allowed a sack or drawn a penalty in his two years as a starter at Penn State.
How does Olaivavega Ioane impact the Ravens' offensive line?
Ioane is expected to be a Day 1 starter at left guard, significantly improving the offensive line's performance and providing better protection for Lamar Jackson.
