While many NFL Draft writers are grading the 2025 class, it’s far too early to evaluate rookies who haven’t played a single snap. What is fair game, though, is looking back at the 2022 NFL Draft class—three years in, teams are making decisions on fifth-year options and long-term extensions.
After the 2022 draft, I said the Ravens had the best class. That take is aging well. Baltimore landed two blue-chip starters in Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum, both of whom are already among the best at their positions. They also pulled serious value on Day 3 with players like Daniel Faalele and Isaiah Likely making real contributions.
Not every pick hit—David Ojabo and Damarion Williams were clear misses—but overall, this class helped lay the foundation for the Ravens to stay in the AFC playoff picture for years.
Reviewing the Baltimore Ravens 2022 NFL Draft
Round 1, Pick 14 – Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame: Heading into the 2022 NFL Draft, I had Kyle Hamilton graded as a top-five overall talent, and he’s proving why. Now a two-time Pro Bowler, Hamilton has established himself as the Ravens’ premier defensive player and is tracking to become the highest-paid safety in the league.
Round 1, Pick 25 – Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa: The Ravens struck gold twice in the first round, landing both Kyle Hamilton and former Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum. Like Hamilton, Linderbaum is a two-time Pro Bowler and is widely regarded as one of the league’s top centers. A long-term extension should be on the horizon.
Round 2, Pick 45 – David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan: Baltimore nailed its first-round picks, but the second round hasn’t paid off. Taking David Ojabo at No. 45 hasn’t panned out the way they hoped. Injuries derailed his first two seasons, and even with more availability last year, he managed just nine tackles across 13 games. If he doesn’t make a serious leap soon, he could be a training camp cut.
Round 3, Pick 76 – Travis Jones, DT, UConn: Defensive tackle Travis Jones is a player just beginning to tap into his potential. A massive presence on the defensive line, Jones excels at clogging up running lanes and eating up blocks. Expect him to emerge as one of the Ravens' top defensive linemen this season, and a key player the team will likely look to extend for the long term.
Round 4, Pick 110 – Daniel Faalele, OT, Minnesota: The Ravens landed another contributor with Daniel Faalele, though not in the role originally envisioned. Drafted as a tackle, Faalele struggled in pass protection on the edge, prompting a move inside to guard. That transition paid off—he earned a starting role last season and was named a Pro Bowl alternate in his first year as a full-time starter.
Round 4, Pick 119 – Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB, Alabama: Armour-Davis is another top-120 pick who hasn’t lived up to expectations. Injuries limited him to just four games last season, and when healthy, his play has been average at best. With the addition of Chidobe Awuzie this offseason, there’s a strong chance Armour-Davis won’t survive training camp unless he makes a dramatic turnaround.
Round 4, Pick 128 – Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State: Charlie Kolar was one of the most productive tight ends in the 2022 draft class, earning All-American honors in 2019 and 2020 while leading all Big 12 tight ends in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in 2020. But that college production hasn’t translated to the NFL. Since joining the Ravens, he hasn’t recorded more than nine catches in a season. Still, he’s carved out a role as a solid blocker and reliable special teams contributor.
Round 4, Pick 130 – Jordan Stout, P, Penn State: The Ravens reached by making Jordan Stout the first punter selected in the 2022 draft. His production hasn’t justified the pick—he averaged just 46.4 yards per punt last season, ranking 27th in the NFL, and earned a weak 25.3 kickoff grade from Pro Football Focus. Still, the Ravens don’t appear ready to move on, as no competition has been brought in to challenge him during training camp.
Round 4, Pick 139 – Isaiah Likely, TE, Coastal Carolina: The best value pick of the Ravens’ 2022 draft class might be Isaiah Likely. Taken 139th overall—ninth among tight ends—Likely has outperformed expectations. Despite playing behind Mark Andrews, he’s logged at least 30 receptions and over 350 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. With Andrews battling injuries and Likely’s role growing, there’s a real chance he pushes for the top tight end spot in Baltimore this season.
Round 4, Pick 141 – Damarion Williams, CB, Houston: While Isaiah Likely was the Ravens’ top value pick, Damarion Williams may have been their worst. He appeared in just 14 games, all in 2022, before missing the entire 2023 season due to injury. He was cut at the end of training camp last year and never made a meaningful impact. Even at the time, this was a reach—Williams was my 34th-ranked corner in the 2022 class, making this selection a clear misfire.
Round 6, Pick 196 – Tyler Badie, RB, Missouri: In the sixth round, the Ravens took another player who earned an undrafted free agent grade on my board in Missouri’s Tyler Badie. He didn’t make the final roster that year and was cut during training camp. Since then, he’s bounced on and off the Broncos' active roster and is currently working his way back from a serious back injury suffered last season.