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Ravens' Final Draft Grades

Final Grades Are in for Ravens

The Ravens entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a handful of needs and double-digit draft picks. By its end, the Ravens selected 11 prospects – with many filling needs – and earned high grades across the NFL media landscape.

To review, here are the Ravens' picks:

Round 1(No. 27) – S Malaki Starks, Georgia

Round 2 (No. 59) – EDGE Mike Green, Marshall

Round 3 (No. 91) – OL Emery Jones Jr., LSU

Round 4 (No. 129) – ILB Teddye Buchanan, Cal

Round 5 (No. 141) – OT Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M

Round 6 (No. 178) – CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan

Round 6 (No. 186) – K Tyler Loop, Arizona

Round 6 (No. 203) – WR LaJohntay Wester, Colorado

Round 6 (No. 210) – DT Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech

Round 6 (No. 212) – CB Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers

Round 7 (No. 243) – OL Garrett Dellinger, LSU

Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer: "Grade: A. The Ravens should be the prime example of'letting the draft come to them.' They needed more safety playmaking and added a lot more production to the pass rush while getting two early first-round defensive talents in Starks and Green. Jones also filled a need for a backup tackle option. Don't sleep on Buchanan being a dream tackler for them."

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: "Grade: A. The Ravens are perennial contenders because they let the draft board come to them. Starks will be a playmaker no matter where he lines up. Green was still available late in Round 2 because of off-field concerns, but he has a chance to provide a lot of value off the edge. Jones could be a solid starter at guard or tackle in time. Buchanan met a need for Baltimore and Peebles should immediately step into the D-line rotation. The Ravens took a massive tackle in Vinson and a tough guard in Dellinger, who will compete for playing time early. The fluid Kone and quick Longerbeam figure to make an impact in the secondary as rookies. Loop might be the replacement for Justin Tucker amid questions about his future with the team. Wester is a tough, quick slot receiver and punt returner."

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: "B+. "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. … Mike Green finished 18th on my Big Board, and he had 17 sacks FINISH READING HERE