Baltimore Ravens offense toeing the line of redundancy with latest wide receiver acquisition in early 2026 NFL mock draft
How would this 2026 NFL Draft pick fit with the Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens enter a very interesting 2025 NFL season. With an MVP quarterback in place in Lamar Jackson, as well as a sustained level of success under head coach John Harbaugh, the expectations are always to compete for a Super Bowl. In the early ESPN Super Bowl odds, it appears that the Ravens will be in the hunt, but are projected to fall short right now.
With playoff seeding injected into the conversation, the Ravens would end up with the 30th overall selection, one game short of a Super Bowl berth. With hopes of getting over the hump in this hypothetical world, the 2026 NFL Draft could be huge to try and take that final step. With such a complete roster, there aren’t a ton of glaring needs.
In a recent mock draft from myself, and fellow A to Z Sports analyst Destin Adams, I opted to make a strength an even bigger one at No. 30. Toeing the line of redundancy, I decided to select Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. The former Georgia Tech standout brings a whole lot of route runner and after catch ability, and even more speed to burn.
Here’s what I wrote about the potential fit for Singleton with the Ravens.
- Baltimore Ravens: Eric Singleton Jr., WR, Auburn
The Ravens love their speed on offense, so let’s double and triple down here with Singleton. The Georgia Tech transfer has an argument as the fastest player in college football returning in 2025. He is also extremely quick, and one of the better route runners in the class. Whether it is as a route runner, or after the catch, Singleton is a hard player to keep under wraps. He is one of those players you hold your breath every time he touches the football. – Roberts
When people hear the style of Singleton, I’m sure more than a few will question the fit with Zay Flowers. Both are very similar players stylistically, and there is a line of redundancy that does need to be considered. Would those two together limit the ability to create a diverse room? That’s more than a fair question.
While it might not be the cleanest fit of all time, I am absolutely enamored with putting that much speed into one offense. Having these types of after catch weapons together also helps Jackson so much as a quarterback, especially as he ages, and making things easier is never a bad thing. It would also make for a ton of fun for a viewer.
The Ravens also did invest into former first rounder Rashod Bateman this offseason, so some others will ask whether wide receiver should be that much of a priority in general. While Bateman had some nice moments last season, durability has still been a major concern. Adding another passing game weapon widens your margin for error concerning injuries, which could help get a team over the hump after a long season.
Imagine the fastest man competition at Baltimore training camp next fall. My money is on Singleton, although players like Flowers and cornerback Nate Wiggins might have something to say about that.