Vega Ioane Selected by Baltimore Ravens in First Round of NFL Draft

TL;DR

Vega Ioane was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is the first interior offensive lineman chosen and was a standout guard at Penn State.

Key points

Vega Ioane selected 14th overall by Baltimore Ravens
First interior offensive lineman picked in the draft
Ioane was a standout guard at Penn State
Named first-team All-American and Big Ten Selection

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PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Olaivavega Ioane #71 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 40-36. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The first Nittany Lion is off the board for the 2026 NFL Draft. Guard Vega Ioane was selected with the 14th pick of the first round by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the first interior offensive lineman picked in the draft, and fourth overall offensive lineman taken. Ioane came to Penn State as a three-star prospect with a huge upside. At 6-5, 320 lbs., Ioane already had a Big Ten body with surprising mobility. It didn’t take long for Ioane to become a fan favorite, often being used in motion to get a running start at the poor defender on the opposite side of the line. Ioane developed into one of the best guards in the nation, proving consistent in both run and pass blocking. He became known for a nasty streak, using his imposing size to regularly maul defenders and especially excel as a run blocker. Ioane ended his senior year being named a first-team All-American and first-team Big Ten Selection. Check out Ioane’s draft profile from our very own Colin Murphy.

Q&A

Who is Vega Ioane and what position does he play?

Vega Ioane is a guard who played for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What pick was Vega Ioane selected with in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Vega Ioane was selected with the 14th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What accolades did Vega Ioane achieve during his college career?

Vega Ioane was named a first-team All-American and a first-team Big Ten Selection during his senior year.