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ESPN's Draft Day Predictor ranks the 15 most likely picks for the Ravens ahead of the NFL Draft. The rankings are based on prospect grades, expert mock drafts, and team needs.
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We're just days away from the start of theĀ NFL draft,Ā and the next week will feature mock draft projections, expert predictions, and fans clamoring to guess who their favorite teams will select. ESPN'sĀ Draft Day PredictorĀ tool does a great job of estimating the percent chance prospects will be available at each pick.
Here is a behind-the-scenes peek at howĀ ESPN analyticsĀ accomplishes that:
āThe underlying model is based on prospect grades from Scouts Inc., expert mock drafts, team needs, and a few other factors. The Predictor considers these factors in proportion to how accurate they have been in the past.ā
From the 15th-most likely selection down to the highest percentage of chances, the numbers tell us who could be available when Baltimore is on the clock.
Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a 32-yard touchdown pass against UCLA Bruins defensive back Kanye Clark (1) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Chances taken: 16.2%
ESPN's Draft Day Predictor lists the 15 most likely picks for the Ravens, ranked by their chances of being available.
The Predictor uses prospect grades, expert mock drafts, team needs, and historical accuracy of these factors to estimate player rankings.
The NFL Draft starts in just a few days, and fans can follow the Ravens' picks through various mock draft projections and expert analyses.

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Chances taken: 16.0%
Chances taken: 13.8%
Chances taken: 9%
Chances taken: 8%
Chances taken: 7%
Chances taken: 6.7%
Chances taken: 6.5%
Chances taken: 3.8%
Chances taken: 3%
Chances taken: 2%
Chances taken: 1.8%
Chances taken: 1.5%
Chances taken: 1.5%
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Makai Lemon is most likely selection for Ravens with 14th pick