The Baltimore Ravens shook the NFL world with their nixing of the blockbuster deal that would've sent superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby to them from Las Vegas. Now, with the deal off and the ramifications still being worked out, the team is back in possession of their first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mock drafts have been flying around the past few days, and now, with Baltimore seemingly set to pick at #14, their potential prospect fits make up a vast group. Barring any more surprises, here are five players that could wind up being the Ravens' first addition in the draft come April.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Sadiq has been connected to Baltimore through mock drafts for months now, and with Isaiah Likely signing with the New York Giants, he may be their perfect successor at the tight end position. He has, quite easily, the highest upside of any TE in the class, and would immediately raise the ceiling of their passing game with the chance to emerge as one of Lamar Jackson's favorite targets. The Ducks' star is one of the flashiest prospects available, and Baltimore could find his potential offensive impact too appealing to pass up at No.14.
Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The Ravens inked offensive guard John Simpson to a 3-year, $30 million deal, but that is far from fully solving their offensive line issues. With both tackle positions seemingly locked up, Ioane may prove to be their most logical choice in the 1st round. Viewed as one of the steadiest prospects in the 2026 Draft, Penn State's premier blocker has seen his fair share of linkage to the franchise in recent weeks. I had him pegged at #14 in my most recent mock draft before news of the Crosby trade broke (albeit I still kept him as the Raiders' pick), and he could fulfill that prediction with Baltimore back on the clock.
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
If the Ravens' front office wants to give their MVP quarterback a worthy receiver, Lemon is their guy. He can win from anywhere on the field, would instantly enter their offense as the most consistent presence on the outside, and could provide a ripple effect that would benefit the production of the rest of the passing attack. Some scouts are lower on the USC product than others, but the consensus is that he's still an uber-talented receiver who could finally give Baltimore a long-term receiving talent they can trust.
Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
Banks ending up in Baltimore might be a bit of a shock come draft night, but for a team that is incredibly thin along their interior defensive line, he could become a viable option. The former Gator has some incredible pass-rushing traits that would pair well with newly-signed EDGE Trey Hendrickson, and is another prospect who can offer the team legitimate upside. Banks made headlines with his NFL Combine performance, and he could parlay that into finding himself selected in the top half of the first round.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane is much more of a luxury pick compared to the other four players listed, but he would still fill a significant need. Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey remain rostered, but with the latter being much more proficient when playing in the Nickel, the Baltimore brass might find it advantageous to add a second proven boundary cornerback. Adding one of the SEC's top defenders might just be the way to do that, especially if they remain quiet in the CB market during free agency.