Ravens select Vega Ioane, the best pure OG in the 2026 draft

TL;DR

The Ravens selected Vega Ioane, a guard from Penn State, with the 14th pick in the 2026 draft, recognizing him as the best pure offensive guard in the class. He has been a standout performer, earning First-Team All-American honors in 2025.

Key points

Ravens selected Vega Ioane with the 14th pick in the 2026 draft
Ioane is recognized as the best pure guard in the draft class
He earned First-Team All-American honors in 2025
Ioane has top-tier core strength and strong fundamentals
Concerns exist about his explosiveness and adjustments in space

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Ravens shore up their offensive line in the first round with the selection of Vega Ioane, guard, Penn State at No. 14. Here’s everything you need to know. **Stats & Accolades**

**2022:** (4 games played)
**2023:** (13 games played, 5 starts)
**2024:** (16 games played, 16 starts), Second-Team All-Big Ten
**2025:** (11 games played, 11 starts), First-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big Ten **What the Ravens are getting:** Ioane is the best pure guard in the class. He’s a complete package with a road grader mentality and pass pro chops to be an effective obstacle between him and his quarterback. Ioane uses rock-solid fundamentals to strike powerfully into the chest of his opponent before running them on tracks out of the party. He may not have the ideal movement traits to be scheme-independent, but his floor is the highest by far among his peers in this draft class. **Strengths**
Deducing stunts and twists comes natural to him
Passes off stunts with force
Forklifts interior defenders and keeps them on their heels
Top-tier core strength to strain and move even the sturdiest defenders **Weakness**
Did not test at NFL Combine and explosive numbers were sup-par
Struggles to make adjustments to moving defenders in space
More explosive interior defenders can beat him off the line and get into his chest **Athletic Testing/Measurables**
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 320 pounds
40-yard dash:

Q&A

What are Vega Ioane's key stats and accolades from college?

Vega Ioane played 16 games in 2024 with 16 starts and was named Second-Team All-Big Ten, followed by First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025.

What strengths does Vega Ioane bring to the Ravens' offensive line?

Ioane is known for his ability to deduce stunts, pass off defenders with force, and his top-tier core strength, making him effective against even the sturdiest defenders.

What weaknesses were noted in Vega Ioane's performance?

Ioane struggled with adjustments to moving defenders in space and did not test at the NFL Combine, which raised concerns about his explosive numbers.