NFL Draft: Linebacker Options for Ravens

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The 2026 NFL Draft Class is loaded at Limebacker, with Ohio State's sunny style sitting as the clear number one guy. Teams like the Ravens find themselves in a tricky spot, holding on to Rokwan Smith through 2027, but watching his play drop off after. That monster 2023 season, he's due 18 million in cash next year, raising questions if he's still worth it. Baltimore lacks a solid partner for Smith. Rookie Teddy Buchanan tore his ACL last December, so he might not be ready by week one. Third-rounder Trenton Simpson flashed potential, but couldn't lock down the number two role, while undrafted free Agent J. Higgins earned his roster. Spot mainly on special teams. Ravens fans know the front office loves stocking up on young Limebackers, and they've got a track record of turning them into studs. Even with Smith's presence in the position not being premium value, don't sleep on an early pick here, especially with all that day two talent.

1:03Clustered around, picks 50 to 100. Styles tops the list as a dream long-term replacement, with elite zone coverage, speed to the ball, and pass rush upside that could let Baltimore move. On from Smith Sooner. Then you've got studs like Jake Golday from Cincinnati, Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas, and CJ Allen from Georgia ready to ball out in rounds two or three. Bottom line. This class gives the Ravens options to rebuild that Limebacker room without breaking the bank, keeping their defense nasty for years to come.