A look at the three most obvious choices for the Baltimore Ravens to draft at No. 14 overall.
The Baltimore Ravens have multiple draft needs, especially after the loss of so many free agents. That said, they could go a multitude of ways with their No. 14 overall selection.
Considering nobody quite knows how the draft board will fall, there are some obvious choices that Baltimore could make or should make when they are on the clock on April 23. That said, here are the top three most obvious choices for the team.
3. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Consensus top tight end Kenyon Sadiq continues to fly up draft boards and has been mocked to the Ravens plenty. It's not hard to understand why, as he has the speed, catch ability, and blocking prowess to truly elevate a tight end room.
The Ravens lost Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in free agency, and they brought in Druham Smythe to at least help with the blocking aspects of the position. Longtime veteran Mark Andrews is still a solid tight end, but he is not enough.
Sadiq would give the Ravens a strong day one starter who can pair well with Lamar Jackson.
2. Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
There is a chance that top edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. falls to the Ravens at No. 14 overall. His arm size and the recent developments on a car wreck involving the college prospect could cause him to fall.
Bain is a powerful and disruptive edge rusher who continually works until he gets to quarterbacks. With 20.5 sacks over the last three seasons, he is a workhorse pass rusher who could pair with Trey Hendrickson.
Hendrickson could also help guide Bain to evolve in an even bigger manner. The Ravens need a strong pass rush, and they would go a potential day one starter that could plug in and transform the defense in a major way.
1. Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State
The Ravens' biggest need is an interior offensive lineman. At No. 14 overall, it would make sense for the front office to take the top interior lineman in the draft.
Ioane has the size and speed to pancake blockers while moving quickly to also set up running lanes. With Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry needing space to get loose, the Penn State product would fit that bill perfectly.
Though Ioane has played guard in college, the Ravens might also choose to convert him to center, given his abilities. Then again, he could come in and immediately replace Daniel Faalele, who joined the New York Giants.
Protecting Jackson is paramount, and Ioane would be a stalwart guard who could shore up the right side of the line immediately.