The case for and against the Ravens drafting CB in Round 1

**The Case Against:**

The Ravens have invested a lot of resources in the defensive backfield as a whole recently, including at cornerback. They used their first-round pick at the position two years ago (Wiggins) and Humphrey is one of the league’s highest-paid cornerbacks. Two of their other recent first-round picks were on safeties, too. Their allocation of draft capital and money has been skewed towards the backend of the defense and away from the front-seven. That was evident last season as they struggled mightily to generate pass rush throughout the year amidst injuries to the defensive line and edge rusher rooms. So, some course correction here is probably warranted. Other positions like offensive line profile as more pressing needs, too. Much of the team’s pass coverage issues over the past two years can probably be attributed to poor scheme and coaching, which the incoming regime should help improve mightily. The Ravens can wait to draft a cornerback or two in the mid-to-late rounds and lean into the player development chops of Minter and company to help get the most out of the room. Furthermore, their two late-round cornerback picks from last year (Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam) are essentially incoming rookies after missing the entire 2025 season due to injuries. Do you think the Ravens should draft a cornerback in the first round this year? Share your thoughts below and join in on the discussion!