Rd 1 Pick 27: Mike Green, Edge Rusher, Marshall
Sep 7, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Mike Green (15) celebrates after sacking Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Last season, as a redshirt sophomore, Green led the FBS in sacks (17.0), tackles for loss (22.5), sack yardage (144) and tackles by a defensive lineman (84).
His 17 sacks established a new Sun Belt Conference record.
Rd 2 Pick 59: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cameron Williams (56) blocks during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Baltimore has Ronnie Stanley entering free agency and needs to infuse more youth on the offensive line. The 6-foot-5, 335-pound Williams, a true junior, projects as an NFL tackle. He started 16 games for the Longhorns and played in 37 games, serving as an anchor of an offensive line that was a Joe Moore Award finalist in 2024. Williams is projected as the 28th best player available in the NFL draft, per ESPN rankings, and was slotted at No. 28 in the latest mock draft by ESPN’s Field Yates. ESPN’s Matt Miller ranks Williams as his No. 3 overall tackle in the draft, while ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him 7th at the position.
Rd 3 Pick 91: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 09: Azareye’h Thomas #8 of the Florida State Seminoles looks on against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 09, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah also has the Ravens taking Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas. At 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds, the addition of Thomas – a specialist as an outside press-coverage corner – could bolster the Ravens’ secondary. Thomas, paired with Wiggins, would allow Marlon Humphrey to play while continuing to flourish in the slot or at safety.
Rd 4 Pick 127: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Kyan McDonald (38) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
According to Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy, Iowa State Cyclones pass-catcher Jaylin Noel is verified at 5’9 3/4″, 196 lbs. He’s a densely built receiver with experience in the slot and out wide. Noel’s loose lower body and speed make him a natural separator on complex intermediate routes and deep fades. Press corners who fail to land their punches on Noel find themselves in trail position and struggling to catch up.
Rd 5 Pick 159: trade LAC — Akili Arnold, DB, USC
Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans safety Akili Arnold (0) reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Before transferring to USC, Arnold spent time at Oregon State. During his time with the Beavers, Arnold had 151 tackles, including 5.5 for loss (with 0.5 sacks), 10 PBUs, 3 INTs, 3 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles, and one fumble recovering while appearing in 48 games with 25 starts.
Rd 6 Pick 183: Trade CAR — Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
Oct 21, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (31) returns a kickoff during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
A competitive cornerback with good length and physicality. Standing at 6’0″ and 205 pounds, Hill had 19 career starts and needs to improve his tackling.
Rd 6 Pick 203: Malachi Moore, DB, Alabama
Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Moore is a 6-foot, 180-pound Safety.
A fifth-year senior, Moore was a second-team Associated Press All-American after making 70 tackles with two interceptions and a team-leading eight-pass breakup. Moore also had three tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
Rd 6 Pick 209: Comp pick — Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
Jan 2, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils in the second quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Ravens need a backup quarterback and while Dart could be a Day 2 pick, here’s hoping the former Ole Miss star slips in the draft. Dart has great arm talent with the ability to make special off-script plays, but working through reads and throwing with ideal timing and anticipation are a work in progress.
Rd 6 Pick 213: Comp pick — Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers
Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights offensive lineman Hollin Pierce (72) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Pierce, 6-foot-8 and 342 pounds, is a powerful player and has experience playing both offensive tackle spots.
Rd 7 Pick 228: Trade CAR — Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State
Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs linebacker Aaron Smith (11) in action against the Jackson State Tigers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Aaron “Boog” Smith is the highly talented South Carolina State linebacker who was invited to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Smith was one of the eight HBCU football stars who were selected for the East-West Shrine Bowl’s Watch List
The S.C. State star is a native of Manning, South Carolina, and this season, he registered 53 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception. Against North Carolina A&T, he had a game-high 13 tackles during the victory.
Rd 7 Pick 245: Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) reacts in the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Ravens have had success with late round picks at the safety position, and Shilo Sanders could be another prospect that develops into a star.
Sanders gets criticized for poor angles and undisciplined play, but his physical attributes can’t be denied.
