New Ravens NFL Mock Draft Expert Roundup for 1st-Round Pick

The Baltimore Ravens are another franchise that rarely picks this high in the draft.

After a down season, they are looking for a revival campaign under new head coach Jesse Minter. He will look to make his mark after replacing franchise legend John Harbaugh.

Ahead of the first round of the draft on April 23, here's a look at what experts are projecting the Ravens will do with the No. 14 pick:

Expert: B/R NFL Scouting Department (4/15)

Selection (No. 14): G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Certain pairings just make too much sense. Olaivavega Ioane to the Baltimore Ravens after the organization lost its three-time Pro Bowl center is one of them.

Ioane is the class' top pure guard prospect, so he won't directly replace Tyler Linderbaum. However, his inclusion immediately strengthens Baltimore's offensive interior, which is still needed if the Ravens plan to continue playing a physical brand of football. John Simpson's free-agent signing isn't enough to buoy that group.

"Baltimore has been regularly mocked with this particular selection and for good reason," B/R scout Brandon Thorn said. "The former Nittany Lion is the draft class' cleanest offensive line prospect and plays a position of need. The Ravens typically draft the best player available regardless of position. Ioane fits the bill."

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Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (4/15)

Selection (No. 14): OT Spencer Fano, Utah

Expert: Field Yates, ESPN (3/24)

Selection (No. 14): OT Spencer Fano, Utah

Expert: Matt Miller, ESPN (3/30)

Selection (No. 14): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Expert: Lance Zierlein, NFL.com (3/31)

Selection (No. 19) Projected Trade with Carolina: G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (3/17)

Selection (No. 14): WR Jordyn Tyson, USC

Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic (4/15)

Selection (No. 14): TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Expert: Danny Kelly, The Ringer (3/4)

Selection (No. 14): G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Summary

The Penn State standout looks to be the prospect on the radar here. The Ravens need a tone-setter who will keep the pocket clean for Lamar Jackson and open running lanes for Derrick Henry. Adding Ioane could be the missing piece they need to get back to being the offensive juggernaut they once were.