Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: "The Ravens will pivot from a potential shot at [offensive tackle Francis] Mauigoa to taking the best pure mauling interior lineman available in the wake of losing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency. Ioane would give them a huge upgrade at left guard to help the new right guard John Simpson."
Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports: "There may be a new coaching staff in Baltimore, but the same folks are calling the shots in the personnel department, and this just feels too much like a classic Ravens pick. Instead of opting for a flashy pass-catcher, Baltimore helps out Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and company by building through the trenches with Ioane, easily this year's top guard prospect. He's a top-10 talent in this class, and would be a plug-and-play starter with immediate All-Pro potential."
Garrett Podell, CBS Sports: "The Ravens' interior offensive line is their most glaring issue after Tyler Linderbaum's departure, and Olaivavega Ioane can mitigate that loss in front of Lamar Jackson as a left guard in 2026. He didn't allow a sack over his final two college seasons, spanning 27 starts and 776 pass-blocking snaps."
Chad Reuter, NFL.com: "Ioane's the sort of road grader the Ravens have desired in recent years. He starts at right guard in this scenario, with the team selecting a center on Day 3 to bolster the line in front of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry."
JP Acosta, CBS Sports: "Another perfect player-to-team fit, Ioane is a pure left guard and one of the best offensive linemen in this draft class. He plays with a strong base and even stronger hands, and can also be a weapon on the move. While it may not be a seamless fit in an outside zone scheme, I do think he can pull it off, which makes him the pick here at No. 14. The duo of Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele didn't cut it in 2025, and if the Ravens are going to get the best out of Lamar Jackson, they need to keep him clean."
Tyler Dragon, USA Today: "The Ravens must beef up their interior, especially after losing center Tyler Linderbaum. Ioane is the top-rated guard in this year's draft. He's a tough mauler of a guard who can help pave the way for more rushing lanes for Derrick Henry."
Nick Wright, FOX Sports: "I got the Ravens going with the best available interior offensive lineman. He hasn't played much center at all, I think 20 snaps total, but he's played both guard spots. They need help on the interior of the offensive line."
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic: "The Ravens' top order of business has to be fixing the Tyler Linderbaum-sized hole directly in front of Jackson. Ioane is not a center, of course, but his presence as a powerhouse run blocker with a great anchor in pass pro could be exactly what the Ravens need."
Daire Carragher, Pro Football Focus: "Ioane excelled as a pass-protecting left guard at Penn State, ranking highly in PFF pass-blocking grade (87.0) in 2025. He did not allow a sack or a quarterback hit that season. He will likely have to transition to right guard on the Ravens' offensive line, but he has experience there from his time in college."
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: "Daniel Faalele signed with the Giants. Baltimore accounted for his departure with the signing of John Simpson, but neither his presence nor Andrew Vorhees should stop the team from addressing a long-term replacement. Vega Ioane can be a high end starter at the position."