Malaki Starks 6’1ft 197lbs (Round 1 Pick 27)
- 3 time all american & started at Georgia from day 1. Tremendous communicator on the field. Constantly talking & lining his guys up on the field
- Played more of the true center fielder role his first two years at Georgia & in his
final season was asked to do more work at the LOS & man up in the slot. - Very smooth & loose mover on the field making his ability to flip his hip effortless.
- Fantastic instincts & ball hawking skills to make big time plays.
- Will sometimes get fooled with eye candy the offense shows him causing him to be
out of position. - Can play man but when asked to play man against WRs in the slot, he was susceptible
to being a tick behind after getting hit with the WRs release move. - As a tackler he isn’t going to be an enforcer or really lay the boom but he isn’t shy to make
contact or run the alley - Has to do a better job of tacking more advantages angles when in pursuit
Malaki Starks Outlook:
On the surface, the Starks pick looks redundant but when you take a closer look at what he brings to the table, it’s more than just another Safety. The addition of Starks allows the Ravens to bring Hamilton down into the box & move him all around the defense like a Queen on a chess board, similar to how he was in 2023 when he was a defensive player of the year candidate. Couple that with Starks’ skill set to play the deep part of the field while also providing the versatility to be moved around as well. The addition of Starks gives the Ravens defense the ability to get back to being multiple and throw various looks at opposing Quarterbacks, hopefully leading to more turnovers for this secondary.
Mike Green 6’3ft 251lbs (Round 2 Pick 59)
- Comes off the LOS like a bat out of hell and a relentless motor
- Shows a good array of pass rush moves but is more in the jack of
all trades master of none in that department right now - Has quick/active hands & has the ability to threaten OTs converting speed to power
- Played against a lower level of competition but also flashed against Ohio st & Va Tech
- Has good linear athleticism but when having to change directions in space, he isnt an elite athlete and you see some stiffness in his hips. With that being said, I do see elite quick twitch in confined spaces
- Doesn’t have many exposures to dropping back into coverage but when he was asked to,
he didn’t look like a fish out of water in space - Lacks the ideal length of an EDGE rusher & it shows when engulfed by bigger offensive linemen
Mike Green Outlook:
This is not only a dream scenario for the Ravens but also one for Green who won’t be relied on to be the man right away. The team is in a great position to bring him on as a designated pass rusher & mainly focus on that role while learning the tricks of the trade throughout his rookie season. A luxury that players of Mike Green’s talent usually aren’t afforded but with Odafe Oweh & KVN being the projected starters, Green’s prime objective will be to terrorize Quaterbacks. Peaking into the future this pick also alleviates some of the burden of having 3 free agents (Oweh, KVN & David Ojabo) at the EDGE position.
Emory Jones 6’5ft 315lbs (Round 3 Pick 91)
- 2022 Freshman All American & 2023 2nd Team All SEC
- Came into LSU & has been immediate starter since day 1 at RT
- Wears the number 50 to honor his dad’s old number who passed away in 2021
- More of a power based player who looks to make contact first & use his
aggressiveness - Plays with a nasty demeanor & let defenders know about it. Has an enthusiasm
that brings energy & juice to the rest of his team - Does a fantastic job setting his butt down & showing off his ankle flexion
when anchoring down against bullrushes - Very exaggerated with his kickslide which can sometimes put him at a
disadvantage when defenders go inside & have him in recovery mode from
the snap. Would like to see him get into his kick slide smoother & trust his
athleticism more - Can be a bit of a wait bender instead of staying square and trusting his length
- His technique breaks down when he’s in space & trying to recover
- Space isn’t his friend & a move to guard would be beneficial & suit Jones’ skill set,
maybe playing RT in a pinch. - Can be a bit frantic with movement, causing him to get unbalanced
- Has to play with more discipline. Way too many self inflicted penalties on his tape
Emory Jones Outlook:
Coming into the 2024 season, Jones looked like a sure bet to be a 1st round tackle. After a rocky season, most pundits believe moving inside to Guard would be the best move for Jones. It was believed Jones would be in the mix to battle for a starting Guard position for the Ravens but John Harbaugh met with the media & revealed Jones is dealing with a Labrum injury that will sideline till maybe training camp. The severity of the injury isn’t known but this puts him behind the 8 ball coming into camp having to learn a new position. The hope would be he’s healthy enough to compete for a starting spot in 2025 but the longer term view with Jones is he’s the direct replacement for Daniel Faalele who is going into the last year of his deal.
Teddye Buchanan 6’2ft 233lbs (Round 4 Pick 129)
– Highly productive at UC Davis. Raked up over 200 tackles & 8ints during his time there and followed it up with 114 tackles (12tfls), 5 sacks, 2FF & 4 passes defended in his lone season at Cal
– Will read his keys & play with great patience/vision (almost like a runninback) before triggering downhill
– Very comfortable going backwards & playing in space. Has good feel for where
routes are developing behind him
– He isn’t very big but he brings some thump when taking on offensive linemen
– Plays with a constant but not reckless motor
– Was effective as a blitzer from his ILB position & also lined up on the edge on
occasion
Teddye Buchanan Outlook:
I view Buchanan as the Malik Harrison replacement. He doesn’t have the same level of thump as Harrison but his coverage and movement skills are well above Malik’s. A jack of all trades type but with a more modern twist in terms being able to play in space, something we saw teams take advantage of whenever Malik Harrison was on the field. Early on Buchanan will be relied on to be a special team ace for them but if Trenton Simpson’s struggles continue in 2025, Buchanan could see himself taking some of those snaps away if he can impress early on.
Carson Vinson 6’7ft 314lbs (Round 5 Pick 141)
- The ultimate “I can fix him” guy in a coaches guy
- Has all of the physical tools you want for the position
- Isn’t a finnesse Tackle. He wants to win with power, impose his will against defenders & make
sure they hear it with his fiery demeanor on the field - Lacks the refinement to his game at this point & will be a year or 2 away. The Alaric
Jackson plan, if you will - Gradually got better throughout Senior Bowl practice & showed theres some untapped
potential & growth to be had with him - Tends to over extend & get over his knees, causing him to get off balanced & being
susceptible to rips & pulls - Will need time to get acclimated to the speed of the NFL & gain confidence to trust his
own strength & athleticism - Has good strength in his hands but right now he’s like a power pitcher who throws 100mph
but doesn’t have control of where his pitch is going. Needs to be more accurate with his
hands
Carson Vinson Outlook:
Word to Greg Senat this is the first developmental true tackle the Ravens have drafted in almost a decade. Vinson is one to get excited about when you look at his size, movement skills & demeanor he likes to play with. Now he’s still a ways away but he’s a ball of clay for George Warhop ( who banged on the table for Vinson) to mold & develop. He’s probably a year or two from being game ready but the prospects of what he could be, should have fans excited to see how he develops & if he can be the heir apparent to Ronnie Stanley down the road.
Bilhal Kone 6’1ft 190lbs (Round 6 Pick 178)
- Very active player in every sense. In coverage he doesn’t get laxed or lose track of
of his man on extended plays - Very physical & active in run support. Will consistently chase plays down to the other side of the field and really relishes the physical side of the game even though he isn’t the biggest
- Was always communicating with teammates pre snap & making sure assignments were understood
- Shows good recovery speed when having to get vertical down the field
- Shiftier WRs can give him some trouble when it comes to lateral movement. Can be
a bit long legged out of his breaks
Bilhal Kone Outlook:
I didn’t know much about Kone when he was announced as the Ravens draft pick but when I watched his tape, he was an easy player to love. A guy who has good straight line speed and plays all out on every play (similar theme with the players in this 2025 class for the Ravens). You can tell by his play style he’ll settle in nicely on special teams & has the potential to develop into a contributor on the defensive side of the ball down the road. Now I don’t think he’ll ever be a shut down CB but getting a plus special teamer with the athletic traits to develop a role on defense in the 6th round is good business in my book.
Tyler Loop 5’11ft 191lbs (Round 6 Pick 186)
- He’s a kicker
- He looks like Doogie Howser
- Thats all I got
Tyler Loop Outlook:
With the recent release of Justin Tucker, the message is clear. Make kicks and don’t skeet around town.
LaJohntay Wester 5’10ft 163lbs (Round 6 Pick 203)
- Has posted over 700 receiving yards over the last 4 years (4 years at FAU & 1 season at Colorado)
- Doesn’t have elite take the top off of a defense speed but it’s adequate enough to threaten slot CBS
- Dynamic with the ball in his hands whether is end around, screens or drag routes
- In 2020 was a conference Freshman All American as a Kick & Punt returner & in 2023 was the American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Year
- Even with his small frame, he isn’t afraid to throw his body around & block for his teammates
- With his lack of size & limited catch radius, he’ll be a slot only WR
- Has to work on his hand and be more consistent catching the ball
LaJohntay Wester Outlook:
The Ravens have tried to address their punt returner for the last few years by throwing vets at the problem and no one has had sustained success. With Wester they’re banking on finally having a longer term/higher upside solution to the problem. With the vets in front of him, it’s tough see him getting much play on offense but if something were to happen to Zay, Wester’s skill set could be a “break in case of emergency” option instead of an Anthony Miller type.
Aeneas Peebles 6’1ft 282lbs (Round 6 Pick 210)
- Comes from a family with a rich history is sports. His mother Gia Wilkerson-Peebles was a standout softball player at California State University Long Beach and the first black female player in the school’s history. His father, William played on the App St defensive line & earned All American honors. His grand father is Doug Wilkerson, former offensive lineman who is a member of the Chargers Hall Of Fame.
- Has explosiveness in his game when coming off of the ball
- Doesn’t have the desired measurables for the position but shows a high level understanding of leverage & body positioning to help him compensate for his physical limitations
- Holds up better against the run better than his his lack of size would lead you to believe but at 282, he is susceptible to being overwhelmed on double teams
- A natural pass rusher who uses an aray of moves & tenacity to get after the QB
- Plays with a non stop motor & relentlessness (drink)
- Violent & explosive when disengaging with offensive linemen
Aeneas Peebles Outlook:
Peebles has an uphill battle as a physical outlier but the skillful interior pass rusher has a good chance to not only make the team but also have a spot on the Ravens thin defensive line rotation. I expect the Ravens to add another vet at some point but outside of Justin Madubuike & Travis Jones, the Ravens greatly lack an interior pass rushing threat who can spell those two & provide some pass rush upside. Peebles has a great chance to earn a role early on, the question with him is whether is size limitations will be too much to overcome in the NFL.
Robert Longerbeam 5’11ft 175lbs (Round 6 Pick 212)
- Team captain. 31 starts & a 2 time honorable All Big10 mention
- Jitterbug type of athlete with plus recovery speed
- Has the athletic ability & feet to mirror WRs throughout their routes
- Scrappy player & will battle throughout the catch point
- Lined up on the inside and outside for Rutgers but will most likely be lined up in the slot in the NFL
- He has the WANT to be a physical player but he has to get stronger. At this point he doesn’t possess NFL caliber strength while hand fighting throughout a route or trying to get off of blocks
Robert Longerbeam Outlook:
Athletically Longerbeam has the tools to hang in the slot but his physical limitations could be what holds him back. I’m a fan of the mentality he approaches the game with but his lack of strength & ability to be as physical as he wants to be is below the NFL threshold, so much so that I find it’ll be difficult for him to stick on the roster. Hopefully i’m wrong about that projection but I believe a practice squad spot to give him time to get stronger would be my prediction for him in the 2025 season.
Garrett Dellinger 6’4ft 320lbs (Round 7 Pick 243)
- Comes from a family of athletes. His dad played basketball at Cleveland State,
his mom played basketball at Towson State, his brother Matt was an all-conference
LB at Kent State and his sister played volleyball at Western Kentucky and Oakland
University - Shows fluid movement skills for his size when asked to pull or getting up to the 2nd
level. Posted a 9.76 RAS - Isn’t a people mover but he has a good understanding of leverage, angles & body
positioning to create subtle movement of defenders in order to open creases in the
run game - Has trust in his athletic ability, giving him the confidence to plays under control
& with good balance in pass pro - Arm length is below average & it shows up on tape with longer defenders who can
bench press him out - Has a laundry list of injuries. Missed final 4 games of the LSU season because he
had an injury to his ankle that required tight rope surgery. Missed games because
of a broken hand, MCL sprain & shoulder surgery during his time at LSU. Also tore
both of his Labrums while he was in high school requiring multiple surgeries. - Was able to participate in the senior bowl & the LSU Pro Day
Garrett Dellinger Outlook:
Usually when an offensive lineman is taken in the 7th round i’m expecting a slow footed sack of shit who isn’t anywhere near being close to playing but I truly am excited and believe the Ravens may have found a good one here. The draft capital doesn’t match what I saw on tape or the pedigree of having 30 starts on the LSU offensive line over the last 4 years. It’s obvious his medicals were a major red flag for him to fall this far in the draft but if he can stay healthy, maybe i’m off my hinges, I see a player who can develop into an eventual starter along the same lines of Bradley Bozeman & Ben Powers.
Nash Hutmacher 6’3ft 314lbs (Undrafted)
- A stout dirty work nose tackle type
- A South Dakota 4 time state wrestling champion and 2 time state champion shot put and discus in HS
- Very good understanding of leverage & body positioning initially in his rep but he has to do
a better job of maintining that leverage & not bring his pad level up - At this point he isn’t a technichian. He’s mostly relying on strentgh, athleticsim & tenacity
- Not overly explosive but possesses some light feet to move well laterally for a big man
- His lack of length shows up when he goes against linemen who can use their length to keep
him at bay
Nash Hutmacher Outlook:
I had to get my nephew Nash in here. Many thought thought the Ravens would draft a big body run stuffer to help replace Michael Pierce but surprisingly the Ravens never selected anyone with any of there 57 draft picks they had this year. The Ravens have a history of being able to find these diamond in the rough interior dlinemen with the aforementioned Michael Pierce, Ma’ake Kemoeatu & Marques Douglas. As a camp invite it’ll be a steep hill for him to climb but the raw traits he has and dire need for bodies at the position could be the perfect storm for him to earn a spot on the practice squad or claw his way to the 53.
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