A final look at a roundup for analysts ahead of the NFL Draft all have the Baltimore Ravens taking Penn State guard Vega Ioane.
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than 24 hours away, and the world will finally see who the Baltimore Ravens will take with the No. 14 overall pick. Though there is a chance they may trade up, which was predicted by Roundtable Ravens, they may also stand pat and take the best player available for their needs.
That said, the final roundup of mock drafts from top analysts not only predicted who the Ravens will take at No. 14 overall, but they are all in agreement that the player will be Penn State guard Vega Ioane.
Five different mock drafts have the Ravens landing Ioane, and for good reason. He is the consensus top guard in the draft, and he would presumably be an immediate plug-and-play type of prospect.
The Ravens lost Daniel Faalele in free agency, and he was unlikely to be retained by the team. Left guard Andrew Vorhees also struggled mightily in 2025, and Ioane would likely play in either spot.
Ioane might also be converted into a center, though that does not seem the likeliest of scenarios, as he is a top-notch guard prospect. The Ravens brought in Danny Pinter, Jovaughn Gwyn, and John Simpson to compete for the other spots, and they re-signed Corey Bullock, who was the primary backup for Tyler Linderbaum in 2025.
Head coach Jesse Minter also indicated the team would likely explore bringing in more offensive line help via free agency to find the true starting center and to infuse competition into the offensive line.
Nothing infuses competition like bringing in a young counterpart, and that is exactly what Ioane would be. He is a mauler when it comes to run protection, has a nice frame and arm control to get into defenders box and prevent them from breaking through.
Ioane also only committed one penalty in 2025, showcasing his commitment to playing a clean brand of football and having strong discipline on the field. He fits the mold of players the Ravens often covet and go after, so his addition would make perfect sense.
Addressing the offensive line is paramount for the Ravens in 2026, as they must protect Lamar Jackson while also playing an integral part in the run game for Derrick Henry.
Baltimore has had many issues with the offensive line through the years, but 2026 might be the year where general manager Eric DeCosta must make it a point to get things right. If he does not, he could be the next long-tenured fixture for the organization to move on from.