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Which positions could the Ravens double-dip at in the draft?

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Tight ends Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Charlie Kolar #88 after catching a touchdown pa against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) | Getty Images This year’s NFL draft, which is now less than two weeks away, will be a big one for the Baltimore Ravens. As the team looks to quickly re-establish themselves as contenders and usher in the Jesse Minter head coach era, the Ravens still have a number of roster needs to address.

The Ravens are entering the draft with 11 picks at their disposal, giving General Manager Eric DeCosta and company plenty of capital to acquire talent and fill spots. The Ravens have long adopted a “best player available” draft strategy and have not shied away from selecting multiple players who play the same position, especially if it’s an area of great need. What are some position groups the Ravens might double-dip at in the 2026 draft?

Let’s break it down. Offensive Line It’s very possible, if not likely, that the Ravens will draft at least two offensive linemen this year. In particular, the Ravens may draft multiple interior players up front to add much-needed depth and starter-caliber talent.

While they signed veteran John Simpson to occupy a starting spot at left guard, right guard and center are two pressing needs. After Tyler Linderbaum departed in free agency, the Ravens are without a certain long-term fixture on the interior. They have been linked to offensive line prospects in the first round, which very well could be the route they go with the No.

14 overall pick. If so, the Ravens would then still have 10 remaining picks across two days, with many viable mid-to-late round offensive lineman prospects looming. Drafting an offensive tackle is also plausible as well, given the lack of a clear-cut succession plan behind Ronnie Stanley.

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