Baltimore Ravens 7-round mock draft: 3 ways Eric DeCosta can retool for Super Bowl contention in 2024 NFL Draft

Despite being on the brink of making the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens were ultimately hindered by their own errors, resulting in an effortless victory for the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC berth.

Despite having a strong roster with the potential to reach the Super Bowl, the team has suffered losses to the market and finding suitable replacements may prove to be more challenging than anticipated.

Baltimore Ravens 2021 Mock Draft 1.0

In the initial simulation, the Ravens stick to their strategy of strengthening their trenches in the first three rounds. Jackson Powers-Johnson is immediately selected to improve the interior of the offensive line, while Brandon Dorlus brings added strength to the edge position. Brennan Jackson is also chosen as a developmental player for the same position.

What’s intriguing is that the team utilizes three of their picks on wide receivers, capitalizing on the abundance of talent in this year’s class. Brenden Rice, the son of the legendary NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice, could prove to be a valuable asset in the slot position.

Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft 3.0

In this simulation, a few notable events took place. Despite not having a pressing need for an interior defensive lineman, the Ravens still select Jer’Zhan Newton to complement Justin Madubuike and establish a formidable defensive line from within. Additionally, they make a savvy move by drafting two talented safeties in Tyler Nubin and Tykee Smith.

Johnny Wilson from Florida State could make an immediate impact on Todd Monken’s offense, as they have effectively incorporated new passing concepts in 2023. Despite being drafted in the later rounds, Wilson shows great potential for development.

Baltimore Ravens Mock Draft 4.0

The Ravens aim to address their various needs with their nine picks before concluding the simulations. While Xavier Worthy is a solid selection, the team’s fourth round choice of Ricky Pearsall is a steal for the franchise, much like their late round pick of Tykee Smith.

Despite using three of their first five picks on linemen, the team remains focused on strengthening their trenches. The key factor is that many of these players are prepared to contribute immediately, potentially making a significant impact. This will ultimately make their task within the AFC North less challenging.