The Ravens need better guard play. Here are the draft’s top options
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Keylan Rutledge #77 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets lines up during the fourth quarter against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome on September 07, 2024 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images There is little point in rehashing the Ravens’ sub-optimal horrible guard play over the last few years. Baltimore reunited with John Simpson in free agency to upgrade over Andrew Vorhees at left guard.
There is no clear starter on the right side; 2025 third-round pick Emery Jones should have a shot at the starting job, but he barely played as a rookie and is no guarantee to be a Week 1 starter. The Ravens could certainly look for an immediate upgrade at right guard in this year’s draft, which is fairly strong at the position. Fano and Rutledge even have potential center versatility, which would be huge after Tyler Linderbaum left Baltimore in free agency.
Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s top guard prospects in the 2026 draft with selected scouting notes: 1. Spencer Fano, Utah (No. 9 on Baltimore Beatdown’s Big Board) Fano is a superb athlete that has full understanding of utilizing body to create displacement as a zone blocker.
He took snaps at center at the Combine and projects best on the interior, where his functional athleticism and core strength give him a solid foundation to handle the position at the next level. He has the mobility to operate in space and the base strength to hold up against interior power, offering encouraging versatility as he transitions inside. Fano is also an efficient striker and can redirect players in pass protection.
With continued technical development and the right coaching staff, he carries notable upside as a long-term starter at center or guard. 2. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State (No.
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