Ravens 2026 Mock Draft: prioritizing long-term value in the trenches

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Monroe Freeling #57 of the Georgia Bulldogs plays against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Neyland Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Over the weekend, Baltimore Beatdown’s Nikhil Mehta and Zach Canter faced off in a mock draft duel. Using Pro Football Network’s simulator, they looked at the same set of prospects for each of the Ravens’ first eight picks in next week’s draft, but built very different draft classes.

Zach prioritized the trenches with four of his first five picks, including a somewhat unorthodox first-rounder. Here are his selections and reasoning for each one, and check back tomorrow for Nikhil’s picks! Round 1, No.

14 overall: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia, No. 6 on Baltimore Beatdown’s Big Board ) Freeling is one of the few bona fide left tackles in this draft class. Unlike others like Francis Mauigoa or Spencer Fano, his frame (6-foot-7 with 34.

75-inch arms) presents no length concerns that would force him to the interior. Freeling will be a left tackle – the only question is how good. He has good movement skills, quick feet, fast hand punches and a solid base, but he can be displaced if rushers get to his chest.