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Ravens urged to select 'safest bet' in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Baltimore Ravens are encouraged to focus on their offensive line in the upcoming NFL Draft, particularly after losing key players. With the No. 14 overall pick, they need to address these gaps to support quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Key points
- Ravens need to address offensive line issues in NFL Draft
- Tyler Linderbaum's departure leaves a gap at center
- Lamar Jackson requires support from a strong offensive line
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The Baltimore Ravens, for most, have only one position to target in the first-round of the NFL Draft.
Having seen a couple of players move on in free agency, the interior of the offensive line has gaping holes, and for Lamar Jackson, that is less than ideal.
Tyler Linderbaum is the big loss. A three-time Pro Bowl center, Lamar now has to work with a new center this offseason and get on the same page.
But, holding the No. 14 overall pick, could the Ravens address their offensive line issues?
Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski has named Olaivavega Ioane as Baltimore's ideal pick.
"Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele and Andrew Vorhees were the Baltimore Ravens' primary interior offensive line starters during the 2025 campaign. The first two signed elsewhere this offseason, while the team can upgrade over Vorhees.
"Enter Vega Ioane. Ioane is a powerfully-built, tailor-made NFL guard. He just may be the safest best of any prospect in the class, because his skill set translates so well."
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Ravens need immediate production
Whoever the Ravens draft, they are going to need to be Day 1 starters, and if it is Ioane, he'll have to be a plug-and-play sort of player for the Ravens.
Q&A
What position should the Ravens target in the NFL Draft?
The Ravens should target the offensive line, as they have significant gaps to fill after recent player departures.
Who is the key player the Ravens lost from their offensive line?
The Ravens lost Tyler Linderbaum, a three-time Pro Bowl center, which creates challenges for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
What pick do the Ravens have in the NFL Draft?
The Ravens hold the No. 14 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
