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Ravens sign first round pick Vega Ioane ahead of rookie minicamp
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens have signed first-round pick Olaivavega Ioane to a four-year rookie deal ahead of rookie minicamp. Ioane is expected to start at left guard, enhancing the team's offensive line.
Key points
- Ravens signed first-round pick Olaivavega Ioane
- Ioane signed a four-year rookie deal
- He is expected to be a Day 1 starter at left guard
- Ioane did not allow a sack in two years at Penn State
- The move addresses offensive line issues for the Ravens
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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.
With the two-day rookie minicamp set to kick off, The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reports that Ioane is signed, sealed, and delivered for day one of practice after putting pen to his four-year rookie deal.
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.
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Q&A
What position does Olaivavega Ioane play for the Ravens?
Olaivavega Ioane plays as a left guard for the Baltimore Ravens.
How long is Olaivavega Ioane's rookie contract with the Ravens?
Olaivavega Ioane signed a four-year rookie contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
Why did the Ravens select Olaivavega Ioane in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Ravens selected Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick to bolster their offensive line and provide immediate support for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
