Ravens' Top 2024 NFL Draft Targets

The Baltimore Ravens did a good job of managing a dicey cap situation this offseason, locking up players like Justin Madubuike Nelson Agholor and Kyle Van Noy while adding Derrick Henry.

However, the Ravens couldn't afford to keep everyone and lost key 2023 contributors like Patrick Queen, Geno Stone, Jadeveon Clowney and Kevin Zeitler. Baltimore also traded starting tackle Morgan Moses.

Fortunately, the Ravens have a chance to reload in this week's draft, and they've had some recent success in the first round. 2022 first-round picks Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum have both become Pro Bowlers, while 2023 pick Zay Flowers (858 receiving yards, 5 TDs) made an early impact.

Baltimore should again be searching for a rookie who can contribute right away. Whit this in mind, let's examine three top targets for the Ravens to consider at pick No. 30.

OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 23: Oklahoma OL Tyler Guyton (60) during a college football game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Cincinnati Bearcats on September23, 2023 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

With Moses out, the Ravens could use a new long-term solution at right tackle. The good news is that the 2024 draft class has several offensive line prospects worthy of a first-round selection.

Oklahoma's Tyler Guyton is one of the top tackles available and a prospect who could well be on the board at No. 30. He was the pick for Baltimore in the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's latest three-round mock draft.

Guard is also a potential need, but Brandon Thorn of the B/R Scouting Department preferred the fit of Guyton in Round 1.

"It is likely that one of those guard spots will be filled by someone currently on the roster with the right tackle spot being the most likely to be addressed via the draft, making the selection of Oklahoma's Tyler Guyton a seamless fit," Thorn said.

The 6'8", 322-pound Guyton would add a big, physical presence to the right side of Baltimore's line, perfectly complementing a backfield that will now feature Henry, Lamar Jackson and Keaton Mitchell.

If the Ravens hope to unleash the league's most indefensible rushing attack in 2024, they could do far worse than scooping up Guyton in Round 1.

CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 29: Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean has been getting some late pre-draft buzz following a stellar private workout. DeJean is recovering well from a broken fibula he suffered in November and ran an impressive 4.43-second 40-yard dash at his workout.

This should show teams that DeJean will be ready for the 2024 season and should cement his status as a first-round prospect. Of course, this also means that Baltimore's chances of landing DeJean at No. 30 have likely taken a hit.

The B/R Scouting Department mocked DeJeadn to the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 22.

If the Ravens are interested in trading up for a prospect, DeJean would be a logical target. He's one of the top defensive athletes in this class, and he has enough positional versatility to make an immediate impact on coordinator Zach Orr's defense.

Baltimore could use a top-tier cornerback opposite Marcus Peters, and DeJean could eventually be it. The Ravens don't tend to rush their rookies into action prematurely, though, and DeJean's versatility would allow him to get on the field early in a more rotational role.

DeJean would be a tremendous addition for the Ravens, both for 2024 and for the long term.

Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 29: Chop Robinson #DL45 of Penn State runs the the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Bringing back Van Noy will help the Ravens maintain a functional pass rush in 2024. However, losing Clowney hurts. The veteran sack artist—now with the Carolina Panthers—tallied 9.5 sacks and 23 quarterback pressures last season.

It would make a lot of sense for the Ravens to target a pass-rusher in the first round, both because there is a need and because there's a bit of a drop-off going into the second prospect tier.

Penn State's Chop Robinson falls at the tail end of that top tier and could be available late in Round 1. While he's a bit of a project—a potential red flag given Odafe Oweh's lack of development—he has the physical tools needed to make an early impact as a rotational rusher.

"He's a top-tier athlete which, combined with how well he sets up his pass-rush moves, gives him a ton of potential as an edge-rusher in the NFL," Matt Holder of the B/R Scouting Department wrote.

Addressing the offensive line is probably the most logical course of action for Baltimore in Round 1, and prospects like BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia and Kansas State guard Cooper Beebe could be on the Ravens' radar.

However, Baltimore will have to get through teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals to reach the Super Bowl. Preparing to battle top quarterbacks by adding a defensive back or edge rusher would be quite sensible.

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