Proctor's play was a bit inconsistent in 2025, but he's still a mashing run blocker with the ability to slide inside to guard now and eventually man either tackle spot.

The Ravens brought in defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new coach, but that doesn't lock Baltimore into a defender in Round 1. This team lacks reliable options for Lamar Jackson outside of Zay Flowers -- who has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons -- and needs to diversify its passing attack. At 6-foot-3, Tyson would give Jackson the bigger-bodied target he needs. I've long been an advocate of expanding Jackson's strike zone with bigger receivers as opposed to smaller, speedier targets. Tyson overcame drop issues in 2024 to put together a cleaner, more complete résumé last season. There are injury questions, but he profiles as a WR1 who can win on vertical routes and has an expanded route tree for inside and breaking patterns.

Overton is a tweener edge rusher at 6-foot-5 and 278 pounds, but his upside as a pass rusher makes him an intriguing prospect in a 30 front. The Ravens have to get younger and stronger on the edge of the defense.

McDonald is elite in the run game and plays with heavy hands to consistently win early in the rep. He consistently eats up double teams, making him the perfect early-down anchor for any defense looking to get physical up front. As he continues to improve as a pass rusher, he could end up as one of the best players in this draft class.

Best Pick: Third-round tackle Emery Jones was on my Better-Than team as a player who could move inside to guard. The Ravens have had success doing that with players over the years, and Jones will be no different.

Worst Pick: Second-round pick Mike Green has pass-rush skills, but there are character concerns. The Ravens said they felt comfortable with his background, so they made the pick. But it's something to watch going forward. He certainly fills a need.

The Skinny: The Ravens are one of those teams that always seem to draft well. General manager Eric DeCosta does a great job of landing players who fit what they want. This draft was no different. First-round safety Malaki Starks adds a rangy player to the defense and I love Jones in the third and receiver LaJohntay Wester in the sixth. If Green hits, it's a heck of a draft.

Top needs entering the draft: Edge rusher, cornerback, safety, guard and kicker

I've referred to this stat many times over the past few months, but the Ravens allowed 58 passing plays of 20 or more yards last season, third most in the NFL. They gave up seven more over two playoff games. Malaki Starks will help there. Next to Kyle Hamilton at safety, he has the closing speed to arrive as the ball does and either break up the pass or immediately wrap up the receiver. Starks also spent a lot of time at slot corner at Georgia, so Baltimore can use that versatility to its advantage.

With 11 picks -- tied for the most entering the draft -- the Ravens could keep hitting defense. Edge rusher was my top need. You might see their 54 sacks (second most in the NFL) and wonder why, but remember that Odafe Oweh and Kyle Van Noy are both entering the final years of their deals.

Mike Green finished 18th on my Big Board, and he had 17 sacks last season to lead the nation. Speed, power and a wide array of pass-rush moves allow him to consistently get pressure. (Green was accused of sexual assault at Virginia and faced another sexual assault allegation in high school. He was never charged and said at the combine that he did nothing wrong. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta said the team looked into the allegations "very thoroughly.")

The Ravens didn't make any in-draft trades last year, they had made only eight over the prior five drafts, and they traded down twice this year. They let the board come to them and got some good prospects. Emery Jones Jr. should kick inside to guard and compete for work with Daniel Faalele. Robert Longerbeam is a good nickel corner and came at great value; I had him ranked 116th overall, and Baltimore took him late in Round 6. Aeneas Peebles will work into the defensive tackle rotation. And Bilhal Kone has some promising athletic traits. Finally, Tyler Loop was my No. 1 kicker this year. He has a massive leg, hitting a 62-yarder in college.