Latest news and updates about the Ravens
The 2026 NFL Draft has drawn to a close, but the scramble to sign undrafted free agents has only begun! Baltimore Beatdown will be tracking all of the Ravens’ UDFA signings as they come in, and we also have a list of our favorite targets further down! Ravens’ Confirmed UDFA Signings Ravens’ Reported UDFA Signings […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny in the seventh round (No. 250 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, reuniting him with two of his former coaches. Benny played under Ravens head coach Jesse Minter when he was the Wolverines defensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. Defensive line coach Lou Esposito then […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He will replace All-Pro Jordan Stout, who followed John Harbaugh to the New York Giants in the offseason. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
Indiana football saw its fifth player taken in the NFL Draft on Saturday when the Baltimore Ravens selected wide receiver Elijah Sarratt with the 115th overall pick in the fourth round. Here’s what to know about the newest Raven: Elijah Sarratt – WR – 6’2”, 210 lbs Sarratt’s journey to the NFL went through Saint […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected running back Adan Randall in the fifth round (No. 174 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a big ballcarrier with some pass-catching upside to Lamar Jackson’s backfield. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft, their second pick at the position after trading up for SMU’s Matthew Hibner at No. 133. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
Patrick Mekari signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He lined up at all four positions in college and added center versatility in Baltimore. That came in handy amid the Ravens’ injuries and inconsistency at the position during the early Lamar Jackson years. Mekari started 10 games at center in […]
The Baltimore Ravens earned consecutive compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The first was for letting Brandon Stephens walk. Stephens was a 2021 third-round pick out of SMU who was converted from cornerback to safety in Baltimore. He was suddenly pressed into a starting role after an injury to Marcus Williams, and, as one […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers in the fifth round (No. 162 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a physical, athletic defender to Jesse Minter’s secondary. This is a breaking story that will be updated with more information.
The Los Angeles Chargers’ pass rush got off to a slow start in 2025 and badly needed an injection of talent off the edge. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, needed a third safety to free up Kyle Hamilton for a more versatile role near the line of scrimmage. Odafe Oweh had just 12 pressures and zero […]
The Baltimore Ravens needed to add a third safety to unlock Kyle Hamilton’s versatility, and the Los Angeles Chargers needed to add an impactful edge rusher. Neither Odafe Oweh nor Alohi Gilman were thriving with their respective teams, so Eric DeCosta and his former assistant GM Joe Hortiz struck a deal. Original terms of the […]
The SMU Mustangs arrived at the 2026 NFL Draft in the fourth round. At pick No. 133, the Baltimore Ravens selected SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Hibner is the highest-selected Mustang since wide receiver Rashee Rice landed at pick No. 55 in 2023. Hibner logged a 6-year college career, but almost the entirety of his […]
The Tennessee Titans sent pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens at the trade deadline. With Tennessee out of the playoff picture and Jones heading to free agency, it was a classic half-year rental. Let’s evaluate what the Titans got from the move. Original terms of the Dre’Mont Jones trade between Titans and Ravens […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is here. All 32 teams will be looking to get the most out of their draft capital, but some teams will have more bites at the apple than others. The Ravens will be among the busier teams on Day 3 of the draft, when they will make eight of their 11 […]
The San Francisco 49ers are now acquiring draft picks for next year. When the 49ers got on the clock at pick 133, they traded out to the Baltimore Ravens. The trade gives the 49ers a fifth-round (No. 154) selection and a 2027 sixth-round pick. The Ravens went on to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. […]
The Baltimore Ravens have traded up to the No. 133 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select SMU tight end Matthew Hibner, making it three physical pass-catchers in three straight picks by general manager Eric DeCosta. Baltimore sent the No. 154 pick to the 49ers – which they used on Louisiana linebaker Jaden Dugger […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: I’m a fan of Sarratt as a possession receiver and a red zone threat, but it begs the question of what […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another big, physical receiver to Lamar Jackson’s assortment of weapons. This is a breaking story what will be updated with more information.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another big, physical receiver to Lamar Jackson’s assortment of weapons. This is a breaking story what will be updated with more information.
The Ravens enter Day 3 with eight picks and several minor needs across their roster. Baltimore Beatdown’s Zach Canter offers his top late-round prospects that fit in Baltimore: One of the biggest things on people’s mind for Day 3 is the Ravens nabbing a center and tight end. The big name is Sam Hecht, one […]
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft! The first three rounds are fun, but the last four bring a different flavor. Sometimes, an exciting prospect falls to your team; others, they draft someone you’ve never heard of! Eric DeCosta tends to do a bit of both. Baltimore Beatdown will be tracking all of […]
The Ravens entered the 2025 NFL Draft needing to replace Justin Tucker, but unlike their last specialist selection in 2022 – punter Jordan Stout – the team was patient in waiting for their next kicker. Special teams coach Randy Brown identified Arizona’s Tyler Loop as the man for the job, but general manager Eric DeCosta […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane with in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the instant grades from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: Right position, very wrong player. After landing two of Beatdown’s top-20 players with his first two picks, Eric DeCosta landed our No. 157 overall prospect in […]
The Baltimore Ravens have selected USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving Lamar Jackson another weapon in Declan Doyle’s new-look offense. After focusing on the trenches with guard Olaivavega Ioane in the first round and edge rusher Zion Young in the second, Eric DeCosta went […]
The Ravens grabbed a relentless edge rusher with pick No. 45, bringing Zion Young out of Mizzou to Baltimore. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Ravens are getting: Young is a well-built pass rusher with a beefed-up prototypical build that’s filled out and ready to roll for the next level. […]