NFL Mock Draft: Baltimore Ravens Add Offensive Tackle & 'Explosive' Pass Rusher

The Baltimore Ravens addressed two of their most glaring needs in ESPN's two-round mock draft.

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78). / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

In most NFL mock drafts, some form of an offensive lineman or pass rusher is locked into the Baltimore Ravens' pick at No. 30 overall.

In ESPN's latest two-round mock draft, that trend held true, as it had the Ravens landing BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia in the first round and Penn State pass rusher Asida Isaac with their second-round pick.

Oct 21, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia (78). / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Suamataia is the cousin of Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell and Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell. Sumataia was a two-year starter for the Cougars after transferring from Oregon.

"Baltimore will be filling at least one spot along the offensive line in the draft following the trade of Morgan Moses and departure of John Simpson in free agency," ESPN writes. "In fact, both tackle spots bear monitoring as Ronnie Stanley reworked his deal this offseason and is now scheduled to be a free agent in 2025. Suamataia moves extremely well and can open lanes in space, but he might require some time to develop."

NFL.com projects Suamataia to be a good backup with the potential to become a starting offensive tackle. If Baltimore feels comfortable betting on the 6-5, 326-pound offensive lineman's upside, then drafting him in the first round and investing in his development so he can potentially become the team's left tackle after 2024 makes plenty of sense.

But if the Ravens expect him to come in and start right away on an offensive line that has to replace three starters, that could potentially do more harm than good for them and Suamataia's development.

Baltimore has to replace Jadeveon Clowney, who signed with the Carolina Panthers, and potentially Kyle Van Noy, who remains a free agency. That tandem combined for 18.5 of the Ravens' league-leading 60 sacks last season.

While he hasn't gotten the same hype as his teammate Chop Robinson, Isaac's stats were better compared to the projected first-round pick. Isaac had 7.5 sacks and 16.5 quarterback hits in 2023. NFL.com projects him to become an average starter as a pro.

"The Ravens need help at pass-rusher since Jadeveon Clowney signed in Carolina and Kyle Van Noy is still unsigned," ESPN writes. "The explosive Isaac had 7.5 sacks last season, and his 16.8 percent pressure rate ranked seventh in the nation."

Baltimore hasn't hesitated to bet on the upside of pass rushers before when it drafted David Ojabo from Michigan or Odafe Oweh out of Penn State. If the Ravens believe Isaac has similar potential, it wouldn't be surprising to see them pull the trigger on the 6-4, 247-pound pass rusher.