10 Ravens who could be impacted the most by the 2026 NFL draft
The Baltimore Ravens began their nine-week offseason workout program on Monday, and while veterans and new free-agent additions are hard at work, the scouting department and GM Eric DeCosta are preparing for the first round of the NFL draft, which kicks off two weeks from tonight. New draft classes are always impactful, and the trickle-down effect starts with key veterans, players on the final year of their deals, and young players in jeopardy of being replaced. With the draft fast approaching, we're looking at ten Ravens who'll be impacted the most by the three-day weekend.
RB Derrick Henry-Justice Hill The current roster has Henry, Justice Hill returning from injury, and Rasheen Ali, who, after Keaton Mitchell wasn't tendered, joined the Chargers on a two-year deal. More depth could be added via the draft with Henry, 32 years old, and Hill entering the final year of his deal. Baltimore adding a running back in the first two or three rounds could alter the depth chart.
DeVontez Walker-Rashod Bateman The look and hierarchy of this group could change over the next few weekends, depending on what happens in Rounds 1 and 2 of the NFL draft. Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited.
Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine but remains unproven heading into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. Durham Smythe-Mark Andrews Andrews is beginning the first year of a contract extension, while Smythe is on the roster for one year.
Baltimore has been linked to Kenyon Sadiq, and a tight end addition could be impactful. Andrew Vorhees-Emery Jones At guard, veteran John Simpson returns after spending his past two seasons with the New York Jets, while Eric DeCosta has raved about last year's third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Andrew Vorhees returns.