2024 NFL mock draft: Ravens add elite depth at the cornerback position
The Baltimore Ravens are 11-3 and preparing for a gigantic Christmas night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
Even with Lamar Jackson and company roaring toward the playoffs, it’s never too early for a look ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baltimore currently has about $6,150,461 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $120+ million plus on the offensive side of the football.
The Ravens also have 27 players scheduled to hit free agency, and some tough decisions will be made regarding who returns to Baltimore.
With the Reese’s Senior Bowl fast approaching and draft coverage set to begin, we’re looking at an updated mock draft roundup for Week 16.
Draft Wire
Draft Wire has the Ravens addressing multiple positions.
32 – Baltimore Ravens – WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
64 – Baltimore Ravens – CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State
95 – Baltimore Ravens – DL Maason Smith, LSU
PFF
PFF has the Ravens adding an edge rusher.
30. BALTIMORE RAVENS: EDGE LANDON JACKSON, ARKANSAS
Record: 9-3
Player ADP (via MDS): 48.8
Player Big board rank: 44
The Ravens are getting good production out of veterans such as Jadeveon Clowney and Kyle Van Noy. However, a defensive line investment could still be in the works this offseason, especially if that play is Landon Jackson.Jackson is 6-foot-7 and 280 pounds, and the way he can explode out of his stance and generate speed-to-power at that size is rare. He can play multiple spots in Baltimore’s defense.
CBS Sports
CBS Sports has the Ravens adding a cornerback.
Round 1 – Pick 32
Quinyon Mitchell CB
TOLEDO • JR • 6’0″ / 196 LBSQuinyon Mitchell is a tough, accountable addition to a Baltimore secondary that could use more investment.
Sports Illustrated
Joe DeLeone has Baltimore adding a running back.
32. Baltimore Ravens | Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
The emergence of Keaton Mitchell has added a spark to the Ravens’ run game. While Mitchell will continue to be an integral offensive weapon, picking a three-down home run threat like Trey Benson can make Baltimore’s offense impossible to keep up with. Benson’s vision and burst alongside Lamar Jackson’s playmaking ability is frightening to fathom.
Patriots Wire
Jordy McElroy has Baltimore selecting a running back.
32 Baltimore Ravens: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
NBC Sports Chicago
NBC Sports Chicago has the Ravens selecting a wide receiver.
32. Baltimore Ravens: WR – Troy Franklin, Oregon
Baltimore is finally getting consistent contributions from its receiving corp. However, there are three unrestricted free-agent receivers the team may not be able to afford for next season. Should the Ravens target Franklin, they’ll be acquiring a long-limbed, sinewy receiver with strong hands and the speed to threaten deep (81 receptions / 17.1 yards per catch / 14 TDs).
San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Union-Tribune has Baltimore adding an offensive lineman.
32. Baltimore (11-3) — Graham Barton, OL, Duke, Sr.
Starting guards John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler will both be free agents in March. Barton could thrive at both tackle or guard (and possibly center) in the NFL. Some scouts will question his size/length for the tackle position — he’s 6-5, 314 pounds — but 34 of his 39 career starts were at left tackle for the Blue Devils (the other five were at center). He’s a technically sound, sticky blocker with quickness and competitive tendencies that deserves first-round consideration. Top needs: DT, WR, RB
