With Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft in the books and Shedeur Sanders still on the board, the Baltimore Ravens are sitting on the verge of a massive opportunity. While names like Will Johnson and Mike Green slipped just out of reach, Baltimoreâs front office could strike gold by moving up in Round 2. Zach Canter of A to Z Sports spotlights three high-upside players the Ravens could realistically target with a trade-upânone of whom would be shocking picks for the team’s win-now roster.
One name thatâs been heavily linked to the Ravens throughout the pre-draft cycle? Donovan Ezeiruaku. The Boston College edge rusher was âthe most mocked player to the Ravens at No. 27 outside of S Malaki Starks,â Canter notes. Despite falling into Round 2, Ezeiruakuâs upside remains huge: 14 sacks in his final college season and a polished set of pass-rushing moves. Though heâll need refinement as a run defender, his ability to disrupt quarterbacks immediately makes him a prime value pick in the early-to-mid 30s.
Another disruptive edge threat with Day 1 potential is Nic Scourton. The former Purdue standout bounced between roles at Texas A&M and Purdue but found his groove playing lighter, which unlocked a lethal blend of power and finesse. âScourton would be an instant quarterback-getter at the NFL level,â writes Canter, calling him a polished finisher with scheme versatility.
Then thereâs the wildcard: Luther Burden III. The Missouri wideout isnât filling a need, but Canter makes the case anyway: âBurden might have one of the highest ceilings in this class.â Despite lackluster quarterback play dragging down his 2024 numbers, Burden offers elite traits across the boardâfrom route-running to yards after catchâand the kind of ball-winning toughness Baltimore has long craved.
If the Ravens want to get aggressive on Day 2, these are three names worth dialing up the war room for.
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