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A Baltimore Ravens helmet is seen on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Baltimore Ravens were expected to be a Super Bowl contender last season. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach those expectations.
When all was said and done, the Ravens missed the playoffs. They had a chance to win the AFC North title in the final game of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but did not take advantage of that opportunity.
Due to another season that fell short of expectations, Baltimore chose to move on from head coach John Harbaugh. To replace him, the team brought in Jesse Minter. A new chapter has begun for the Ravens’ franchise.
Heading into the NFL offseason, Baltimore will need to make some roster upgrades. In order to be a serious Super Bowl contender in 2026, moves will need to be made.
A new prediction has the Ravens landing a towering 6-foot-6 defensive lineman in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Baltimore Ravens Linked to Giant 6-Foot-6 Defensive Lineman
USA Today’s Nate Davis has released a new NFL mock draft. In that mock draft, he has the Ravens taking Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the No. 14 overall pick.
“Banks (6-6, 327), who missed much of last fall with a broken foot, is monstrously huge and talented with freaky movement skills but also a bit raw,” Davis wrote. “But he is the kind of player who could help new head coach Jesse Minter re-establish Baltimore’s historical defensive dominance.”
Banks would be a very intriguing addition for the Baltimore defensive front. While he has big-time size, he is also very athletic for a defensive lineman.
During the 2025 college football season with the Gators, Banks only played in two games. He recorded six total tackles.
Throughout his entire four-year college career, he totaled 48 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a defended pass.
What Needs Do the Ravens Have Entering the NFL Offseason?
There are a few different needs for Baltimore to focus on this offseason.
One of those needs will be finding more pass rushing. It was clear last season that the Ravens need to get to the quarterback more. Banks could actually help with that, as he is a solid pass rusher from the interior of the defensive line.
Baltimore will also need to add another wide receiver for Lamar Jackson. DeAndre Hopkins is expected to leave town in free agency. A name like Mike Evans could be one to watch for the Ravens.
The offensive line and defensive line are both needs as well. That is where Davis’ prediction about drafting Banks in the first round would come into play.
Even though the NFL Draft is still about a month and a half away, Baltimore makes perfect sense as a suitor for the standout Florida defensive lineman.