Since Lamar Jackson entered the league, the Baltimore Ravens have spent several first-round picks on wide receivers, selecting Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Hollywood Brown early. Baltimore has tried to surround Jackson with weapons to maximize his unique dual-threat ability and allow him to realize his full potential as a passer.
Last season, the Ravens had arguably their best run with Jackson as quarterback, but still fell short of the Super Bowl. One analyst believes Baltimore should continue adding to the receiver room as the team in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ravens Predicted to Land Another Wide Receiver for Lamar Jackson
Since Jackson became their starting quarterback, the Ravens have continually been one of the best teams in the regular season. However, their postseason results leave much to be desired, as the team has yet to reach a Super Bowl with the star quarterback.
Jackson has emerged as not only a dominant runner but also one of the best passers in the game. In 2024, Jackson had arguably his best passing season yet despite finishing second in NFL MVP voting.
Jackson tallied a career-high in yards (4,172) and touchdowns (41), while also putting up a historic passer rating (119.6). As a result, he ended up leading the league in PFSN’s QB+ metric and led Baltimore’s offense to a No. 2 ranking in PFSN’s Offense+ metric.
Those numbers put him in elite company and showed just how much his passing game has evolved.
This season, Jackson will be throwing to two former first-round picks in Bateman and Flowers, plus a quality veteran WR3 in free-agent signee DeAndre Hopkins. The Ravens have invested heavily to surround Jackson with talent, but the latest mock draft from PFSN thinks they should continue to spend resources at WR.
In his latest three-round 2026 NFL mock draft, PFSN’s Max Dorsey projects that the Ravens will add USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane at No. 60 overall in the second round.
Why Ja’Kobi Lane Could Be the Perfect Addition to Baltimore’s Offense
One could argue that Lane has already done enough to cement himself as a top receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. On 43 receptions in 2024, he scored a whopping 12 touchdowns. That touchdown rate is exceptional for a college receiver.
The flashes that Lane displayed indicate he’ll be a name to watch for USC heading into this season. He’s a lanky 6’4″ receiver with elite body control and ball skills. His large catch radius and coordination attacking the ball in the air make him tough to stop on 50/50 balls, which would be perfect for Jackson’s ability to extend plays with his legs.
Lane’s fluidity as a route runner is also encouraging for a player his size. Big receivers often struggle with route precision, but Lane shows the ability to create separation despite his frame.
USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane has a knack for using his frame/physicality to create separation as a big X-receiver. Could be a big riser at WR in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
Lane was seventh in the Big Ten in contested catches last season (12). pic.twitter.com/H3w6qeGaOY
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) June 21, 2025
Lane is more of a breakout candidate than a proven entity because he hasn’t taken on a massive workload in college yet. Those 43 receptions last year were a career high in a loaded USC offense that featured multiple talented receivers competing for targets.
Being a tall receiver, Lane struggles with sinking his hips into his brakes and has too many easy drops on tape. He’s raw in some areas, but the physical tools are too good to ignore. His combination of size, athleticism, and red zone ability could make him a valuable weapon for any NFL team.
Lane’s addition would give a dynamic edge to Baltimore’s offense. The Ravens have a loaded roster, and they would benefit from adding depth to an already strong receiver room. With Jackson’s ability to extend plays and Lane’s knack for winning contested catches, the pairing could be exactly what Baltimore needs to finally get over the hump and reach their first Super Bowl since 2012.
