What Ja'Kobi Lane draft pick for Ravens means for Rashod Bateman, WR depth chart
This is a fun pick for Baltimore.
What Ja'Kobi Lane draft pick for Ravens means for Rashod Bateman, WR depth chart originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Baltimore Ravens have gotten Lamar Jackson a new weapon.
With the No. 80 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night in the third round, the Ravens drafted USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane. He's a talented player who could've gone higher up the board.
It'll be fascinating to see how he helps Jackson, Zay Flowers and company. 2026 NFL DRAFT HQ: Live tracker | Pick-by-pick grades | Best players still available What Ja'Kobi Lane pick means for Ravens' WR depth chart, Rashod Bateman Lane is a huge target and could take Bateman's job. He's 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds -- that's a perfect combo with the smaller Flowers.
Lane is originally from Mesa, Arizona before going to USC. BEST DRAFT NAMES: Ephesians Prysock | R Mason Thomas | DeVonta Smith | Zxavian Harris In 2025, Lane had 49 catches for 745 yards and four touchdowns. He seems like he could step in for Bateman in the next year or two.