The Baltimore Ravens need to spend some of their top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft on offensive linemen, as the departure of Morgan Moses via trade along with John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler leaving via free agency makes Baltimore’s group quite suspect.
The Ravens have been projected by many to use one of their top picks on Arizona’s Jordan Morgan, but he shouldn’t be the be-all, end-all for the Ravens’ offensive tackle search. Daniel Faalele and the perpetually injured Ronnie Stanley are currently in line to start for the Ravens in 2024.
No matter when the Ravens try to address offensive tackle in a draft that will be incredibly important for their chances of contending in 2024 and beyond, a class that has been heralded for being extremely deep could produce a quality player in every single round.
1 offensive tackle the Baltimore Ravens can draft in every round of 2024 NFL Draft
Round 1: Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Guyton had a meteoric rise from mid-round prospect to first-round player by dominating at the Senior Bowl and finishing his lone season as a no-doubt starter with the Sooners with some very enticing tape. In terms of raw power and talent, few in this class can equal what Guyton brings to the table.
Guyton can wash rushers out of plays, create big holes in a zone blocking scheme, and use his frame to become a very reliable pass protector. Guyton is still a dice roll, as he is an inexperienced player who could end up struggling if he is thrown into the fire as a rookie.
Tyler Guyton could be a risky pick for the Baltimore Ravens.
Guyton’s initial punch is all over the place, and his footwork is sloppier than most top picks. The change he will have to undergo moving from a very basic Oklahoma offense to a very complex NFL offense in Baltimore will be quite big for a rookie that already has technical concerns.
Guyton will either be on a new team by the end of his rookie contract or the Ravens’ new right tackle of the future. The Ravens need to be willing to take that chance, as they have a history of getting the most out of players with tremendous physical gifts and limited starting experience.
Round 2: Patrick Paul, Houston
Paul is the second-round version of Guyton, only if Guyton’s inexperience was swapped with four seasons of consecutive high-end play on the Cougars offensive line. Paul has an endless wingspan, and his big 6-7 frame will be difficult enough for even the biggest edge rushers to dislodge.
Paul can be a bit upright and stiff as a pass protector, but that is by no means a deal-breaker. If Baltimore finds a wide receiver or pass rusher in the first round, DeCosta would be wise to snag Paul. This would give Baltimore two Houston tackles, as Josh Jones was signed in the offseason.
Patrick Paul could be a Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft target
Round 3: Blake Fisher, Notre Dame
Fisher is the direct opposite of Guyton, as he is a very rigid athlete who didn’t blow many away with his tape. Technically, however, the right tackle who played next to Joe Alt is very advanced, which bodes well for a physical presence that excels in the run game.
Fisher needs to go to a team that will commit to running the ball to get the most out of his skills, and you can’t get more run-heavy in the modern NFL than Baltimore. Fisher will need to be a bit more fleet of foot and proficient as a pass-blocker, as he looked much worse when compared to Alt.
Round 4: Javon Foster, Missouri
Another technique project who can get into a bad habit of overextending and winning on raw power alone, Foster’s physical gifts are so impressive that he has surrendered just one sack in the last two seasons. In the right scheme, Foster has all the talent needed to become a starter.
Foster got much better in 2023 compared to 2022, which speaks volumes about his potential and his ability to improve. Foster shouldn’t be thrown right into the action, but he could eventually become a Faalele-type who becomes a trusted backup for years to come.
Javon Foster is worth targeting in the NFL Draft
Round 5: Delmar Glaze, Maryland
Glaze is a local product who has played both tackle spots and has been getting looks at guard from the pros. The Ravens might be willing to try him at tackle, where he was part of a fairly impressive Maryland offense thanks to his explosive hands and driving legs.
Speed rushers like Penn State’s trio of Chop Robinson, Adisa Isaac, and Abdul Carter gave him some fits, and his athleticism might not be enough to help him stick in the pros. Glaze is a road-grader, but Derrick Henry is going to near as many powerful run-blockers as possible.
Round 6: Frank Crum, Wyoming
Crum’s tape is solid, but he is in this very rarified air due to his stellar performance at the NFL Combine. The Ravens are willing to often bet on their ability to coach up athletes who need extra fine-tuning, and Crum could be their next developmental prospect worth taking a chance on.
An experienced 6-8 tackle with tremendous mobility, Crum would likely go higher if he played at a better school for most of his college career. Baltimore might be a team willing to roll the dice on his talent and hope it eventually molds him into a swing tackle.
Frank Crum is worth targeting for the Baltimore Ravens
Round 7: Anim Dankwah, Howard
The Ravens can keep adding to their collection of gigantic tackles with Dankwah, as the HBCU sensation stands a towering 6-8 and 353 pounds. Projecting from FCS to the NFL is always a challenge, but betting on traits like Dankwah has is always a sound strategy.
He lacks great fluidity, and he hasn’t faced an NFL rusher in his career, but Dankwah’s gifts in his upper body will help him beat out multiple other fringe draftable prospects. The Ravens can keep him on ice as a rookie while he adjusts to the speed of the game.