The Baltimore Ravens offense experienced in 2024, for the first time, what the presence of an elite running back like Derrick Henry could do when paired with the ground threat of Lamar Jackson, resulting in two of the best individual seasons last year for the duo.
However, Henry is already a 31-year-old running back, and the franchise may be thinking about his replacement in the coming years. The answer could lie in the next draft, and while much can change before the 2026 process, one player in particular seems like a strong fit for the franchise and could be on Baltimore’s radar next year.
Ravens Predicted To Pick RB Le’Veon Moss in 2026 NFL Draft
When the 2024 free agency period arrived, Henry’s fit with Baltimore was seen as one of the best and most natural among all signings, even coming off a down year compared to his previous seasons with the Tennessee Titans. If there was one team that could get the best out of the veteran, it was the Ravens, and the result couldn’t have been better.
Henry posted the second-best year of his career in scrimmage yards with 2,114 and tied his career high with 18 touchdowns, matching his 2019 mark. That performance earned him a contract extension through 2027 worth $30 million, with $24 million guaranteed. Still, despite the strong season, he’ll enter 2026 at age 32, a historically critical age for running backs.
With that in mind, in PFSN’s three-round mock draft for 2026, the Ravens are projected to select Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss with the 60th overall pick in the second round, beginning the process of succession at the position and giving time to develop him while Henry is still under contract and producing.
I said “Oh hell yeah” multiple times out loud while watching Texas A&M RB Le’Veon Moss. This dude rocks pic.twitter.com/yiJwyf8kyH
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) June 2, 2025
Moss enters 2025 as a senior and saw a larger role last season, totaling 906 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns. He had a knee injury that ended his productive season in early November but was the leading rusher for the Aggies before being sidelined.
He’s an explosive runner, capable of generating big plays and being especially effective on early downs — a style that could suit Baltimore well if Henry starts to lose some athleticism as early as 2025.
He still needs to refine his technical skills, which could cause his draft stock to rise or fall during the upcoming college season, but his potential points to a player who could initially contribute in a committee role and step into the lead job in his second NFL season, especially as a younger complement to Henry in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s offense ranks second in the NFL according to the Offense+ metric, driven by a versatile scheme led by Jackson that can punish defenses through both the air and ground. It’s natural to expect the team to keep investing in its offense in future offseasons as it continues to pursue a Super Bowl while Jackson is in his prime.