Baltimore Beatdown
Daniel Faalele, OT
Team officials have expressed confidence in Faalele’s ability to win the right tackle job, which opened with the trade of Morgan Moses to the New York Jets. It makes sense to put that carrot in front of Faalele, but him getting that opportunity would likely mean the Ravens didn’t take a tackle on Day 1 or 2 of the draft. That would be considered a surprise. A 2022 fourth-round pick, Faalele has worked hard on his body, conditioning and fundamentals. When he’s played, consistency has been an issue. He has a lot to gain — and potentially lose — this offseason.
David Ojabo, OLB
Ojabo has played just five games over two seasons after the Ravens picked him in the second round of the 2022 draft, knowing that he would miss most, if not all, of his rookie year after he tore his Achilles at his pro day. There was hope for a breakthrough last season, but Ojabo struggled in the preseason and then hurt his knee. The Ravens need one of their young pass rushers to develop into a difference-maker, capable of registering eight to 10 sacks. The potential is there for Ojabo, but he’ll need to remain healthy and play with more confidence and assertiveness than he did last summer.
Edge rusher
Ogbah had just 19 pressures and 5.0 sacks last season, but the numbers were deceiving as he had a 13.9% pressure rate. He played just 240 snaps in 15 games and still can get to the quarterback as a rotational pass rusher.
Cornerback
Nelson had his best season in coverage in 2023, a perfect time to get looks in free agency. He allowed just one passing touchdown and a 40.4 passer rating when being targeted, while earning four interceptions.
Being 31 could be a reason why Nelson has not signed with a team yet. He might wait until after the draft.
Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan
2023 stats: 10 games, 57 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss
Why he could fit: Setting the edge is one of Kneeland’s strengths, which could fit well in Baltimore’s scheme. He performed well at both the Senior Bowl and Combine and is not expected to remain on the board past Round 2. Kneeland fits the profile of a potential Baltimore second-round pick.
Chris Braswell, Alabama
2023 stats: 14 games 42 tackles, 8 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss
Why he could fit: A Baltimore native, Braswell was a...
