Ravens Draft Ioane, Pass on Bain; Big Risks Ahead

0:00On April 24th, the Baltimore Ravens just snagged Penn State Guard Oliva Vega, Iowane, at Pick 14 in the 2026 NFL Draft, locking down. Their weak interior offensive line after last year's rough guard play. Right after, they passed on Miami Edge Russia, Rubin Bain Jr., who tumbled to 15, thanks to his short arms, 37-8 inches, way. Below average, but the Buccaneer scooped him up as a potential steal after his monster college year with all American honors and ACC defensive player, of the year. Fans and analysts mostly saw this coming, praising Iowane as a day one starter with Pro Bowl upside and the nasty edge Ravens love up front, while GM. Eric to cost the call did a perfect personality and skill fit to protect Lamar Jackson post his injury heavy season. The Ravens had three big interior holes after declining Tyler Lindarbaum's pricey fifth-year option and losing him, but they've patched two with vets. John Simpson and Denny Pinter, now betting Iowane stabilizes everything amid rising guard

1:03market values. In the end, if Iowane anchors a top offense and helps chase Super Bowls, passing on Bain won't haunt them. But if that edge guy explodes while the line, falters, it'll spark endless debates down the road. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Gain Day.