The Baltimore Ravens have always been known as a franchise that drafts well, and according to most experts out there, they did that again in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Ravens began their draft by addressing the safety position with the selection of Georgia's Malaki Starks, who was often mocked to Baltimore. Then, the Ravens got themselves a possible steal in second-round Marshall edge rusher Mike Green, who fell further than expected.
The Ravens went on to add players on both sides of the ball over their next 11 picks and ultimately came away with 13 players in total. One of their most intriguing picks was kicker Tyler Loop, who could replace Justin Tucker.
Here's a look at Baltimore's entire 2025 NFL draft class.
Ravens 2025 NFL draft results
- Round 1: S Malaki Starks, Georgia
- Round 2: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
- Round 3: OT Emery Jones Jr, LSU
- Round 4: LB Teddye Buchanan, Cal
- Round 5: OT Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
- Round 6: K Tyler Loop, Arizona
- Round 6: WR LaJohntay Wester, Colorado
- Round 6: DL Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
- Round 6: CB Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers
- Round 7: OL Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Now, it's time to check out how experts graded the Ravens' 2025 NFL draft class, which was viewed favorably overall.
Ravens NFL draft grades
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: A (ranked 4th)
Iyer: "The Ravens should be the prime example of 'letting the draft come to them.' They needed more safety playmaking and added a lot more production to the pass rush while getting two early first-round defensive talents in Starks and Green. Jones also filled a need for a backup tackle option. Don't sleep on Buchanan being a dream tackler for them."
Kiper Jr.: "I've referred to this stat many times over the past few months, but the Ravens allowed 58 passing plays of 20 or more yards last season, third most in the NFL. They gave up seven more over two playoff games. Malaki Starks will help there. Next to Kyle Hamilton at safety, he has the closing speed to arrive as the ball does and either break up the pass or immediately wrap up the receiver. Starks also spent a lot of time at slot corner at Georgia, so Baltimore can use that versatility to its advantage. With 11 picks -- tied for the most entering the draft -- the Ravens could keep hitting defense. Edge rusher was my top need. You might see their 54 sacks (second most in the NFL) and wonder why, but remember that Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy are both entering the final years of their deals. Mike Green finished 18th on my Big Board, and he had 17 sacks last season to lead the nation. Speed, power and a wide array of pass-rush moves allow him to consistently get pressure. (Green was accused of sexual assault at Virginia and faced another sexual assault allegation in high school. He was never charged and said at the combine that he did nothing wrong. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta said the team looked into the allegations "very thoroughly"). The Ravens didn't make any in-draft trades last year, they had made only eight over the prior five drafts, and they traded down twice this year. They let the board come to them and got some good prospects. Emery Jones Jr. should kick inside to guard and compete for work with Daniel Faalele. Robert Longerbeam is a good nickel corner and came at great value; I had him ranked 116th overall, and Baltimore took him late in Round 6. Aeneas Peebles will work into the defensive tackle rotation. And Bilhal Kone has some promising athletic traits. Finally, Tyler Loop was my No. 1 kicker this year. He has a massive leg, hitting a 62-yarder in college."
Reuter: "The Ravens are perennial contenders because they let the draft board come to them. Starks will be a playmaker no matter where he lines up. Green was still available late in Round 2 because of off-field concerns, but he has a chance to provide a lot of value off the edge. Jones could be a solid starter at guard or tackle in time. Buchanan met a need for Baltimore and Peebles should immediately step into the D-line rotation. The Ravens took a massive tackle in Vinson and a tough guard in Dellinger, who will compete for playing time early. The fluid Kone and quick Longerbeam figure to make an impact in the secondary as rookies. Loop might be the replacement for Justin Tucker amid questions about his future with the team. Wester is a tough, quick slot receiver and punt returner."
Nate Davis, USA TODAY: B (ranked 16th)
Davis: "From a football perspective, they got two standouts in the first two rounds with S Malaki Starks and OLB Mike Green, respectively – each addressing what are among the few needs for one of the league’s powerhouses, Starks likely to start from Day 1. Green led FBS with 17 sacks in 2024 and could make an immediate splash, too. Still, as much as GM Eric DeCosta defended Green's selection, it’s a pretty bad organizational look. The Ravens have significant issues here currently with K Justin Tucker (who they are apparently in the process of replacing with sixth-rounder Tyler Loop) and in their past – yet chose a guy with multiple sexual assault allegations in his past (Green has denied both). Baltimore is a more talented football team today than it was a week ago, but at what cost?"
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: B+
Trapasso: "General manager Eric DeCosta is one of the savviest decision-makers in football, routinely allowing the draft to come to him. Starks creates a crowded element in the safety room, but he can do it all as a defensive back. Green and Buchanan are two explosive defenders up front with modern-day, well-rounded games, and Jones and Vinson are two developmental types up front on offense, although Jones is much closer to being starter-ready. Kone has the ball skills to be a starting outside corner sooner than later, and there probably was a legitimate need to add a new kicker. Keep an eye on Peebles as an explosive interior pass-rusher. Great Round 6 find. Another prudent draft weekend for Baltimore."
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