The Baltimore Ravens head into Round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday with several positions of need.
Interior offensive line, defensive line, tight end, wide receiver, and cornerback are among the top areas Baltimore could use some help. But the consensus among most draft experts was the Ravens wouldnât pass up the chance to bulk up their offensive line in Round 1, especially with the plethora of O-line talent available.
What Are the Ravens Getting in Ioane ?
GettyOlaivavega Ioane will join a Baltimore Ravens offensive line that struggled in 2025
At 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds, Ioane has the prototypical size of a starting NFL guard. He has great balance and body control, making him the perfect plug-and-play lineman for a team that employs a physical run scheme such as Baltimore.
Ioane is good at using his hands and thick frame to gain leverage, and he can straight-up bully opposing defensive lineman, especially ones who can be easily driven off the line.
Athletic, twitchy lineman give Ioane problems, though his raw size and power can often make up for much of his deficiencies.
Guard was an area Baltimore desperately needed to upgrade.
Left guard Andrew Voorhees allowed 28 pressures, 17 hurries, 8 QB hits, and 3 sacks across 969 offensive snaps. Right guard Daniel Faalele surrendered 30 pressures, 23 hurries, 4 sacks, and 3 QB hits on 1,011 offensive snaps played.
Ioane could step right in and be a Day 1 starter, or the Ravens could bring him along slowly until heâs needed.
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