Winning in the trenches: how to upgrade the Ravens’ D-line in the draft

Nov 1, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) reacts after making a tackle against the Florida Gators at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images | Travis Register-Imagn Images Ravens fans received some exceptionally good news this week. Star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is trending towards a return to the field after recent neck surgery, though we do not know when exactly that will be.

If Beeks is indeed coming back, Baltimore’s immediate need for interior defensive line help may not be as significant as previously thought. Still, with the uncertain timeline, the value of reliable DT play, and 11 picks, they should add at least one player at the position to fill out the room’s depth. Pending Madubuike’s availabilty, Travis Jones, John Jenkins, and Broderick Washington are the current starters with C.

J. Okoye and Aeneas Peebles providing depth. That group could definitely be better, and here are the prospects who could accomplish that: 1.

Christen Miller, Georgia (No. 24 on Baltimore Beatdown’s Big Board) Christen Miller is a powerful defensive tackle who profiles as an NFL-ready run defender with untapped pass rushing potential. His production (11.