Rotation seems inevitable. Dre’Mont Jones, Kyle Van Noy, David Ojabo, Carl Jones and Brent Urban are expected to hit free agency. Baltimore loses significant plays if that happens.
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Baltimore hasn’t received the impact it expected from Mike Green, at least not yet. Suddenly, the marginal space seems smaller than a contender can afford. That’s where draft theory comes into the conversation.
Pro Football Focus fills a glaring need for the Ravens in a recent 2026 NFL Draft theory.
In the Pro Football Focus article titled 2026 NFL Draft: Best-case scenario for all AFC teams, Ryan Smith connected the dots representing the Ravens and one of the best edge rushers in the class. Keldric Faulk was a disruptive force on the Auburn Tigers roster.
We recently named him among eight prospects who fit Baltimore’s NFL draft philosophy. He earned Third Team All-SEC honors last season. Smith’s argument focuses on benefits and fit. Faulk brings versatility in size, length and scheme. Can line up inside and outside when passing. He establishes a firm lead against the run and collapses the bag with power, not just his speed.
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That matters. The Ravens don’t just need a situational running back. They need someone to set the tone. This is the kind of perspective Baltimore has quietly coveted for years.
No disrespect intended. Faulk is the type of prospect they thought they would get with Mike Green, but don’t give up on the latter just yet. Sometimes it takes young prospects a little longer to flip the switch.
Faulk is a young, consistent defender who can impact quarterbacks in January. He’s someone offenses have to take into account on every play. It shortens games by forcing errors, and for the Ravens, this is the best-case scenario. This allows them to add the right talent at the right time.
If the Ravens really want to maintain championship expectations, they can’t rely on veteran deals to fuel their pass rush. They need a new cornerstone. Drafting Faulk wouldn’t solve all the problems overnight, but it would give Baltimore the type of defensive weapon it has long desired.
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In the AFC, a conference loaded with elite quarterbacks, that’s not a luxury. Determines who’s still in the conversation at the end of the postseason.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Draft theory gives Ravens the weapon they’ve long wanted.