Latest A to Z Sports 2-round mock draft features Ravens selecting player that could transform a weak unit into a strength
We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft. Teams are not only putting the final touches on their draft boards, but they are preparing for as many different scenarios as possible. When picking at the back end of the first round like the Baltimore Ravens are, you never quite know who's […]
We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Teams are not only putting the final touches on their draft boards, but they are preparing for as many different scenarios as possible. When picking at the back end of the first round like the Baltimore Ravens are, you never quite know who's going to be available.
Our A to Z Sports draft gurus Rob Gregson and Adam Holt collaborated on a 2-round mock draft on Friday, and addressed two major positions of need for Baltimore. Let's take a look at their picks and analyze them below.
No. 27: S Malaki Starks, Georgia
"Baltimore can’t believe that Starks fell to them, and they would be doing cartwheels just at the thought of pairing Kyle Hamilton and Starks in their secondary. Book it if he's available at 27." – Rob Gregson
As Rob eluded to, Hamilton and Starks could instantly become one of the best safety tandems in the league. The Ravens must continue to improve their secondary after ranking 31st in pass defense in 2024.
Starks is a versatile safety that can do a little bit of everything, and could be a three-level defender and chess piece for Zach Orr's defense. Dime linebacker, edge rusher, deep safety- you can really see it all from Starks.
No. 59: OG Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Guard is another big need for Baltimore, and Starks' Georgia teammate Ratledge could be an instant starter. Ratledge is as physical as they come, ranking first at his position in athleticism score during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
He excels in run blocking, which makes him an obvious fit for the Ravens' offense. Ratledge is also well-seasoned as he was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. He needs some work with his hand and footwork technique, but that will come with experience.
