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Ravens Draft Guard Ioane to Protect Lamar Jackson

4/28/2026

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Ravens Draft Ioane

The Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the highest-selected guard in team history and part of 11 rookies.
Coaches will start Ioane beside guard Corey Bullock to protect quarterback Lamar Jackson in 2026, after the Ravens fell to 16th and 27th in red-zone efficiency.
Zion Young and wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane are expected to add depth and red-zone scoring.

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Ravens Pass Center

GM Eric DeCosta said the Ravens passed on a center to retain their second-, third- and fourth-round picks.
He said none of the available centers could make an immediate impact.
Baltimore then drafted edge rusher Zion Jones in the second round and guard Evan Beerntsen in the seventh.
DeCosta expects the offensive line to solidify this fall with Corey Bullock, Jovaughn Gwyn and Danny Pinter competing at center.

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Ravens Draft Ioane

The Baltimore Ravens selected Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane with the No. 14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the highest-selected guard in team history and part of 11 rookies.
Coaches will start Ioane beside guard Corey Bullock to protect quarterback Lamar Jackson in 2026, after the Ravens fell to 16th and 27th in red-zone efficiency.
Zion Young and wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane are expected to add depth and red-zone scoring.

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