The Baltimore Ravens did select a quarterback in last year’s NFL Draft, Devin Leary, out of Kentucky in the sixth round, but it didn’t work out too well. Leary was cut in the preseason and then signed to the practice squad.

He did not see any action in the 2024 season, and last month, he was signed to a reserve/future contract. As of now, he is not the Ravens’ third-string quarterback, as they do not have one.

Their second string is Josh Johnson, who is 38 and has only made five pass attempts since 2021.

In other words, the Ravens should be looking at depth behind Lamar Jackson in both free agency and the draft this offseason. They won’t take a QB in the first round, and it’s doubtful they’ll grab one in rounds two or three.

However, here are some names for them to consider in rounds four through seven.

Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

His stock is lower simply because of his size. Gabriel put up Heisman-worthy numbers in the Pacific Northwest, but pro scouts regard him as too short. Well, Doug Flutie overcame that issue and had a solid career.

Drew Brees wasn’t a shrimp or anything, but he’s far below the prototypical height you want in an NFL quarterback. He went on to have a career that ranks among the elitists of the elite.

Maybe Gabriel will be the next to follow this pattern.

Taylor Elgersma, Laurier

Elgersma is not just an intriguing quarterback but a historical one. He could become the first player from a Canadian college to be selected in the NFL Draft. He’s already become the first player from a Canadian school to play in the Senior Bowl, where he was most impressive.

“I have a ton of confidence, but these players I am going against here are truly the best in the nation,” Elgersma said in an exclusive with RG. “The top guys in this NFL Draft class, so obviously, I have to step up from what I’m used to. We’ve got some studs out there in Canada too, but this is definitely a step up for sure.”

It will be interesting to see if he translates his game from the Canadian gridiron to the American version.

Will Howard, Ohio State 

A solid height/weight/speed guy who just won a natty, it’s puzzling why his stock isn’t higher right now. For some mysterious reason, he’s not really regarded as all that elite, but his measurables, stats, and track record of winning all check out.

And for what it’s worth, his stock seems to be rising right now, so if Baltimore wants him, they might have to spend their third or one of their fourths on him.

You know the painfully tedious draft cliche “day one starter?” Well, Howard looks the part of a day one-second string.

Quinn Ewers, Texas

Making the right call by declaring now because you have to sell when your stock is at its highest price. After all, as the soda pop commercials have shown us, he’s the Deputy of Fansville!

Ewers leaves school with a CV that shows some inconsistency, as he didn’t truly show up in some of the biggest games. However, he was also likely not going to accomplish anything beyond what he already did in school, so the time was right.

Plus he has all the talent in the world to impress scouts and GMs during the process.