Baltimore just landed a talented 11-player class, but it's never too early to look ahead in the NFL Draft cycle, and early 2027 mock drafts are already beginning to shape narratives around the Ravens and their long-term roster construction.

While projections this far out are expected to change drastically, Baltimore is already being tied to premium positions — edge rusher, offensive tackle, running back, and cornerback — reflecting both roster sustainability and the franchise's long-standing philosophy of building through the trenches, landing the best player available, and adding defensive depth. One popular projection has the Ravens targeting an All-SEC running back who could eventually replace the legendary Derrick Henry, who'll be 33 years old when the 2027 NFL draft kicks off next April.

With the rookie minicamp fast approaching, here's an early look at mock draft projections.

With his physical run style, Hardy rushed for exactly 3,000 combined yards over his first two seasons in college (2024 at Louisiana-Monroe, 2025 at Missouri), and he averaged 6.4 yards per carry last season for the Tigers.

Wingo is far from a finished product, but at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, his size and vertical playmaking ability make him an intriguing prospect. He should benefit from the arrival of Cam Coleman as he settles into a more defined complementary role.

The NFL is willing to pay a premium for pass rushers, and Umanmielen has the initial burst and ankle flexion to slip past heavy-footed blockers. He began his college career at Nebraska but exploded onto the NFL radar a year ago at Ole Miss, recording nine sacks. He’s undersized and is currently too reliant on his agility to elude would-be blockers rather than forcibly shedding blocks, but his one-trick is valuable.

The fourth Duck selected in the first round is the player who will face Laloulu in practice all season. Washington can play either 1-technique or 3-technique, and if he improves his finishing ability — a 22% career missed-tackle rate — he could be considered an early first-round pick. He also logged snaps at fullback last season.

Marlon Humphrey and Chidobe Awuzie are both set to be free agents in 2027, and the Ravens’ lone cornerback draftee—fifth-round pick Chandler Rivers—projects best as a nickel corner at the next level. Peal, meanwhile, should be a starting-caliber outside cornerback. The 6' 1", 200-pounder spent the first two years of his career at Georgia before delivering a standout 2025 campaign at Syracuse, where he started all 12 games and showed the fluidity, athleticism and route anticipation of a potential first-round pick.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Way-too-early 2027 mocks reveal Ravens’ potential draft fits