5 prospects Ravens would love to see fall in Round 1 of the NFL draft

The Baltimore Ravens are no strangers to letting the draft come to them, often capitalizing on top-tier talent that unexpectedly slides down the board with a best-player-available approach. Under general manager Eric DeCosta, the organization has built a reputation for patience and discipline, trusting its evaluations rather than forcing picks to meet perceived needs. That approach creates opportunities, especially in the middle of the first round, where a falling prospect can instantly change the outlook of a draft class.

If the board breaks in their favor, Baltimore could be in position to land a difference-maker—one of several players who may not be expected to be available but would be ideal fits if they are. We've identified five dream picks. CB Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU Delane is a potential top-10 pick and the best cornerback available after a dominant season at LSU, where he only allowed 14 catches on 35 targets across 11 games, intercepting two passes and breaking up seven others.

Among 128 qualifying college cornerbacks, Delane allowed the second-best passer rating in man coverage (28. 3) and ranked first in zone coverage (14. 6).

WR Carnell Tate Ohio State is Wide Receiver U, and Emeka Egbuka is the most recent star wideout to come out of Columbus. With Jeremiah Smith slated for 2027, Tate is putting up some serious numbers and showing why he is a top prospect for this class. Tate averaged 18.