Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Ravens Add Six Targets, Lineman, Punter in Draft

4/28/2026

42 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Ravens Draft Picks

Ravens drafted WR Ja’Kobi Lane (USC) in round 3 to add a 6-foot-4 target.
They selected WR Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) in round 4, whose route set generated 60 % of his output.
In round 7 they chose OL Evan Beerntsen, rated the lineman after six years at South Dakota State.
They added TE Matthew Hibner, TE Josh Cuevas, punter Ryan Eckley (replacing Jordan Stout), and cornerback Chandler Rivers as a value pick.

Summary

Ravens Roster Moves

The Ravens traded a fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder to San Francisco, moved up 21 spots, selected tight end Matthew Hibner who earned a 9.25 RAS rating.
GM Eric DeCosta cancelled Maxx Crosby’s contract after scans showed lingering issues with his repaired left knee.
Baltimore signed former Colts center Danny Pinter in March, noting his 2024 Pro Football Focus starter grade of 82.9.

History

Historical Context

In the 2000 NFL draft, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round, a move backed by head coach Bill Belichick that sparked a dynasty. In 2024 the Baltimore Ravens traded up, using a fifth- and a sixth-rounder to acquire 9.25-RAS prospect Matthew Hibner, echoing the Patriots’ later-round talent strategy.

1 of 3

Ravens Draft Picks

Ravens drafted WR Ja’Kobi Lane (USC) in round 3 to add a 6-foot-4 target.
They selected WR Elijah Sarratt (Indiana) in round 4, whose route set generated 60 % of his output.
In round 7 they chose OL Evan Beerntsen, rated the lineman after six years at South Dakota State.
They added TE Matthew Hibner, TE Josh Cuevas, punter Ryan Eckley (replacing Jordan Stout), and cornerback Chandler Rivers as a value pick.

1 / 3