Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter Address Media After Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft | Ravens

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Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter and Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta speak to the media after day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore fans, It is time to get hyped because Eric DeCosta just put on an absolute masterclass on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft! Following the Day 1 selection of Penn State "mauler" Vega Ioane, the Ravens stayed true to their "best player available" mantra at pick No. 45, snagging Missouri edge rusher Zion Young. This dude is a physical specimen who sets a hard edge and has a relentless motor that fits the Ravens' defensive culture perfectly—expect him to be a nightmare for AFC North quarterbacks alongside our veteran rushers.

Then, at pick No. 80, the front office went back to the offensive side of the ball, securing Ja'Kobi Lane, the towering 6'4" wide receiver from USC who provides Lamar Jackson with a massive red-zone target and a dynamic vertical threat. With these additions to the Baltimore Ravens roster, the Flock has addressed critical needs at edge and wideout with high-ceiling talent, proving once again why this organization is the gold standard for draft-day value!

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Baltimore Ravens draft OL Olaivavega Ioane for Lamar Jackson protection in 1st round

The Baltimore Ravens just made a major statement in the trenches by selecting Olaivavega Ioane in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, a move that perfectly aligns with the "Play Like a Raven" DNA. Standing at a mountain of a man with elite lateral agility, Ioane is the foundational piece this offensive line needs to solidify the protection for Lamar Jackson and pave lanes for the ground game.

Adding a powerhouse like Ioane ensures that the Ravens front five remains one of the most physical groups in the AFC North, providing the essential bulk and high-motor intensity required to win late into January. As the Ravens continue to prioritize dominance in the trenches, this pick signals a clear commitment to a smash-mouth identity that will keep Baltimore a force in the NFL for the forseeable future.

Ravens’ Vega Ioane SENDS MESSAGE To Anyone Going After Lamar Jackson
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2011 NFL Draft Ends for Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have drafted eight new players in the 7 rounds of the 2011 NFL draft which ends today.  It was an exciting draft for Ravens fans, and I believe that the Ravens did very well in the draft.  For a list of the Ravens draft picks, check out the link below:

http://www.ravensblogger.com/2011/04/baltimore-ravens-2011-nfl-draft-picks-recap/

Baltimore Ravens Prepare for Next Season

There is a consensus among most Baltimore Ravens fans and media that the Ravens will need a big play wide receiver and maybe a CB for next year. It will be interesting to see what we end up with in this year's NFL draft.

The first round of the 2010 NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the second and third rounds on Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. ET.