So, that was a wild few days, huh.
Star edge rusher Maxx Crosby was the [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/baltimore-ravens)' newest star until he wasn't, thrusting the football world into chaos. In the hours since, Baltimore pivoted to edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, filling the void Crosby left while giving their rivals another hole to fill.
Of course, the Ravens also have two first-round picks that they temporarily lost, including the 14th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. With Hendrickson in the building, Baltimore has plenty of draft capital to round out an otherwise strong roster.
Baltimore Ravens mock draft
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**Round 1, Pick 14: Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn**
The Ravens certainly don't need to draft an edge rusher in the top half of Round 1. However, Hendrickson can't be in two places at once, and as strong as he is on one side of the line, Baltimore lacks security on the other.
Faulk might not possess that same kind of pass-rushing upside, although the ingredients are present for growth at the next level. More importantly, Faulk is an NFL-ready run defender who can make up for Crosby's absence on early downs in ways that Hendrickson might not. His power stands out, and his technique is better than his production suggests.
As a high-floor player who mitigates a defensive weakness, there's a world in which Faulk pairs with Mike Green to create a complementary duo opposite Hendrickson.
**Round 2, Pick 45: Emmanuel Pregnon, OG, Oregon**
No flaw was more apparent on Baltimore's roster last season than the interior offensive line. The Ravens were well below average at both guard spots, and then they lost perhaps the best center in football.
Pregnon helps raise the ceiling and floor of the unit, especially in pass protection. He was excellent in both phases in 2025, but has a longer track record in pass pro from his time at Oregon, USC, and Wyoming. He'd be a plug-and-play starter at left guard.
**Round 3, Pick 80: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma**
Defensive tackle had been viewed as a significant need for Baltimore, given the uncertain status of Nnamdi Madubuike. Good news on that front has allowed the Ravens to search for depth and rotational upside, rather than an early-round starter.
Halton is a bit small at 293 pounds, but his 4.83-second 40-yard dash is more than enough to compensate. Halton is an elite athlete whose burst elicits upside, and he'd find early work as a passing-down specialist. Fortunately, he'd be put in a position to succeed with an optimized role instead of a full-time workload.
**Round 4, Pick 115: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah**
Baltimore lost its two backup tight ends, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, to free agency. It also lost its fullback. That demands an injection of talent into the tight end room behind Mark Andrews, ideally with versatile options.
**MORE:** [5 reasons why signing Trey Hendrickson is better than Maxx Crosby trade](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/ravens-signing-trey-hendrickson-maxx-crosby-reasons/979fa3b70c56c9ed69ae08d7)
Signing Durham Smythe was a start. Bentley can get them closer to the finish line. Utah's run-heavy offense and Bentley's 253-pound frame suggest he'll be a blocking-first tight end at the next level. Even so, it's worth considering a runway for development as a receiver, especially after running a 4.62-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis. He'd be an instant boost to the 12 personnel offense and could find the TE2 snaps initially meant for Smythe.
**Round 5, Pick 154: Jake Slaughter, OC, Florida**
Slaughter was a preseason favorite for yours truly. While his stock took a fairly significant hit, I'm bullish on his floor in pass protection. If the run blocking holds up at the next level, there's still a Sunday starter in this profile.
Slaughter is a strong athlete who could potentially pivot to guard in the NFL. For now, though, he is an option to replace Tyler Linderbaum.
**Round 5, Pick 162: Kendal Daniels, LB, Oklahoma**
This is an excellent linebacker class. While it makes sense for the Ravens to dip their toe in these waters earlier in the draft, the board didn't fall favorably in this scenario. As such, Baltimore can take solace in one of the most versatile defenders in the 2026 class.
Daniels had reps at edge rusher, linebacker, slot corner, and safety this past season -- an impressive feat for someone measuring in over 240 pounds. It isn't immediately clear what his role will be as a rookie, but with athleticism to spare and experience at different spots, the Ravens are equipped to employ him creatively, giving new head coach Jesse Minter another toy to play with.
**Round 5, Pick 173: Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati**
Jeff Caldwell is one of the most athletic receivers in NFL Combine history, boasting a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at 6'5" and 216 pounds.
That will punch his ticket to the NFL Draft, although it's worrying that he didn't produce more at a smaller school with those measurables.
Caldwell can't be projected as a starter, but he offers boundary depth and upside as a deep threat and red zone specialist. After years of early-round investments, Caldwell is a cheaper option who can help round out the room.
**Round 5, Pick 174: Jamarion Miller, RB, Alabama**
I like Miller as a Day 3 option and a potential backup running back behind Derrick Henry. The room will look a little different in 2026, and Miller has impressive versatility. Miller's speed stands out at 209 pounds, and his dense frame lends itself to contact balance.
Perhaps more importantly, his on-field burst is better than his testing suggests, and his skills as a receiver and blocker make him an option on passing downs, too. Miller offers competency and versatility, useful tools in a backfield that needs additional depth.
**Round 6, Pick 211: Collin Wright, CB, Stanford**
Late on Day 3, Baltimore is solely focused on depth, and it's hard to have too many qualified bodies in the secondary.
Wright is a three-year starter at Stanford who simply checks a lot of boxes. He hits the necessary size thresholds at 6'0", 194 pounds. He has inside-outside versatility, a track record of consistent coverage, average ball skills, and a willingness to get his hands dirty in the run game.
**Round 7, Pick 250: Dae'Quan Wright, TE, Mississippi**
Perhaps the Smythe signing renders a Wright selection moot, but Wright feels like a safe bet to outplay his late-Day 3 draft capital. He's a strong blocker whose athleticism stands out. I'd be comfortable with him as the second tight end on my roster. The Ravens could make him their third (or fourth, like this scenario) and get even more surplus value by taking advantage of his versatility.
It isn't clear how tight-end-centric Baltimore's offense will be with a new room, but a Wright selection helps keep those options open.
**Round 7, Pick 253: Bryce Foster, OC, Kansas**
Foster is another interior lineman who caught my eye this summer. He might have fared better than Slaughter this season, particularly relative to his stock, which had long been later on Day 3.
Foster insulates the offensive line and gives Baltimore an experienced center in the event Slaughter kicks to guard. His pass protection, both in the SEC and Big 12, remained the pillar of his profile. It should continue to do the same on Sundays.
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