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The Baltimore Ravens need to address their offensive line issues in the NFL Draft by selecting multiple prospects. This strategy aims to enhance protection and improve their run game after last season's struggles.
The Baltimore Ravens donât have to guess where one of their biggest issues lies. They've already seen it. Last season exposed cracks along the offensive line that showed up in key moments. Protection broke down too often. The run game lacked its usual consistency. For a franchise that has built its identity on physical dominance in the trenches, that simply can't continue.
That's why the solution feels obvious, even if it isn't easy. Baltimore shouldn't just address the offensive line in the NFL Draft. They should attack it. That means using one of their early selections on a high-impact prospect and circling back later to add more depth. In other words, they need to double-dip.
And based on recent comments from Eric DeCosta, that possibility feels very real. While speaking with the media recently, he discussed the coming NFL draft in detail, at one point hinting that they might double-dip at tight end. With 11 total picks, it seems necessary that he takes the same approach to the offensive line because the Ravens have the flexibility to be aggressive without sacrificing balance elsewhere.
"I think it's a deep board, and you've got guys kind of throughout, first-round, second-round, all the way through. Players that we think would be good value in the sixth and seventh rounds that could hopefully fall to us. So that's a nice position for us to be in."
Those were DeCosta's words when discussing the depth of the offensive line talent in the 2026 draft class. He has always leaned toward a best-player-available philosophy, but he has also shown a willingness to adapt when a position group demands attention. This feels like one of those moments because one addition won't be enough. Fixing the offensive line isn't about plugging a single hole. It's about building a pipeline. It's about creating competition, developing future starters, and ensuring the unit doesn't become a weakness again a year from now. That's how sustainable contenders operate, and that's what Baltimore has always aimed to be.
Fans see it. The front office likely does too. If the Ravens walk away from this draft with multiple offensive linemen, it won't be an overcorrection. It will be a statement. It will signal that they understand exactly what went wrong and are committed to fixing it the right way. In Baltimore, everything starts up front, and this time, fixing it once wonât be enough.
The Ravens need to double-dip on the offensive line to address significant protection issues and improve their run game, which were exposed last season.
Eric DeCosta hinted at the possibility of double-dipping in the draft, emphasizing the depth of talent available and the Ravens' flexibility with 11 total picks.
The Ravens have a total of 11 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, allowing them to be aggressive in addressing their needs.

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This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Ravens need to draft an offensive guard and a center