The Baltimore Ravens are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season, and there are adjustments to be made after the team suffered significant personnel losses. The first steps were taken when Eric DeCosta regrouped from the backed-out Crosby trade and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal.
The second step took place on Thursday night, when the Ravens made their offensive mentality clear, selecting Penn State offensive guard Vega Ioane at No. 14 overall.
With needs at wide receiver, offensive line depth, and defensive backfield stability, here's what Baltimore must prioritize next on Day 2 to stay in the AFC contender tier.
Trey Hendrickson is the big free agent signing and the guy who'll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. The biggest roster battle will take place between 2025 Second-round pick Mike Green, who returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson, who returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. Baltimore could address this position in the first two rounds in back-to-back years.
There is a lack of proven production behind the big three. As currently constructed, Baltimore has Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, and Chidobe Awuzie as starters. T.J. Tampa, Robert Longerbeam, Amani Oruwariye, Keyon Martin, Bilhal Kone, and Marquise Robinson offer depth with the second-year undrafted player, Keyon Martin, logging the most snaps in 2026 out of the reserve group. Making matters more concerning, Kone and Longerbeam are 2025 sixth-round picks who are returning from significant injuries.
The Ravens have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, who form a solid duo when Bateman is healthy. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited and could include the biggest roster battle unless Baltimore uses a first or second-round pick at the position. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but still unproven going into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. With Trey Hendrickson on the roster and John Simpson back, Baltimore could target a wide receiver in Round 1.
With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens could choose to draft a center. Still, it'll be a three-way battle as Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' biggest needs on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL draft