Faulk's talents fit the Ravens' profile. He's a versatile, hard-charging pass rusher.

Is a guard the best use of the 14th pick? If your answer is yes, you probably are well aware of the struggles the Ravens had at both guard spots last season. Ioane certainly wouldn't be a sexy pick, but he would be a very functional one. He's the top guard in the draft and has Pro Bowl upside. The Ravens could plug him in from Day 1 and not have to worry about that spot for at least five years. That would be a nice luxury to have, particularly for a team that hasn't gotten enough quality from that position in recent seasons.

It's a matter of personal preference, but when it comes to interior defensive linemen in this class, I don't know that anybody has as high a ceiling as Caleb Banks, which makes him worth betting on. He played in only three games in 2025, but when you go through the tape, you see flashes of eye-popping plays. The question will be whether those flashes turn into more consistent production.

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.