It is hard to point to something that went wrong for the Baltimore Ravens last season. They had an MVP candidate at quarterback, an all-time year at the running back position, and a defense that came alive during the second half of the season. However, somehow, their year ended in the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills.
For now, the team has to regroup and find a way to break through the Super Bowl drought plaguing the organization. Some of that will come through the NFL Draft, and the latest seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from PFSN’s Brentley Weissman provides a recipe for success for Baltimore.
27) Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
“One of the draft’s most intriguing prospects, Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart, is truly an enigma. He has top-10 traits but third-round production. His height, weight, speed, and length are all elite, and he plays with extremely high effort. The production wasn’t there, but there’s reason to think his best ball is ahead of him,” Weissman said.
“The Baltimore Ravens are the perfect team to draft a talent like Stewart. He can develop in a system that has proven it can raise the floor of its pass rushers. He can be brought along slowly and unleashed when the time is right.”
For the eighth-ranked defense on PFSN’s Defense+ metric, which also ranked as the best run defense in the league, Stewart would be a perfect player to integrate into the lineup over time.
59) Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
“Tate Ratledge just feels like a Ravens guard. He is a warrior who loves to bring the fight to defensive linemen. A powerful player who generates movement in the run game, he would be a perfect fit for the Ravens’ downhill rushing scheme,” Weissman said.
The second-best offensive line per PFSN’s OL+ metric doesn’t need much help, but the playoff game against the Bills showed they could still improve. Ratledge sounds like an ideal addition given Baltimore’s offensive identity.
91) Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss
“The Ravens need linebacker depth, and Chris Paul Jr. is a talented player with strong production. He’s a good athlete but needs to trust his eyes and instincts more to get a better jump on the football,” Weissman said.
Another addition to a stout Baltimore defense that’s only getting better, Paul has been pegged by many as a potential steal. If he maximizes his upside, Baltimore could land a difference-maker this deep.
129) Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
Another defensive piece for the Ravens — John Harbaugh will look to elevate an already tough unit, especially with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry ensuring the offense is white-hot.
136) Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
For all the love Saquon Barkley got, Henry was right there with him in terms of production, finishing the regular season with 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns. Adding more dynamism to the ground game might be a smart move, though.
In Bhayshul Tuten, the Ravens are betting on another sleeper. At Virginia Tech, his production varied — 863 yards in 2023 before exploding for 1,159 yards and 15 touchdowns last year.
176) Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
One of the more stable secondaries last year took a hit with the losses of Brandon Stephens, Arthur Maulet, and Marcus Williams. Signing Chidobe Awuzie helps, but adding another piece in Zah Frazier is a smart bet.
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Very long and athletic, Frazier has the makings of a standout corner, though the production hasn’t caught up yet. If Baltimore can bring that out, he could become an ideal partner for Kyle Hamilton in the long term.
183) Kobe King, LB, Penn State
If it wasn’t already clear, defense is the theme of this mock draft for Baltimore. Kobe King would be another addition around the line of scrimmage. An early-down run defender, he combines speed and physicality.
He should be immediately impactful on defense and highly valuable on special teams. King will quickly become a popular name in Baltimore.
203) Jalen Rivers, OT, Miami (FL)
Bringing back Ronnie Stanley calmed some concerns up front, but more depth never hurts. Jalen Rivers out of Miami is an intriguing project.
A four-star recruit, Rivers’ athletic limitations cap his upside, but with some tweaks to his technique, he could be a reliable NFL starter. Baltimore’s culture might be the perfect environment for him to grow.
210) Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
The Ravens have invested plenty of draft capital to give Jackson a solid receiving corps. Adding Kobe Hudson would serve one primary purpose: stretching the field.
With two seasons averaging over 16 yards per catch and another over 20, Hudson has proven to be a dangerous deep threat. He’d add another dimension to Baltimore’s already dynamic offense.
212) Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland
The Ravens didn’t find a direct replacement for Williams in free agency. Dante Trader Jr. might not be that guy yet, but he could be a useful rotational player while he develops.
Trader has already made his mark on special teams and is extremely versatile as a defender. Even early on, he should be useful in specific sub-packages.
243) Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
Like Tuten, rounding out the run game around Jackson and Henry has to be a priority for Harbaugh to keep defenses guessing and limit wear and tear.
A patient power back with good vision, Phil Mafah excels in short-yardage situations. With over 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns over the past two seasons, there’s plenty to like about the Clemson product.