Ravens' Draft Night: Trades & Talent

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. The 2026 NFL draft is just hours away, and the Baltimore Ravens are rolling into Pittsburgh with 11 picks locked and loaded. But don't expect them to leave with 11 new players. They're primed to trade around all seven rounds. GM, Eric, to cost a spill that they've got a massive big board of 197 prospects, so wheeling and dealing is the game plan to snag. The right fits. Earlier this week, the buzz centered on their pressing needs after losing key pieces like tight ends Isaiah likely and Charlie Kohlar, plus center. Tyler Linderbaum, to a huge deal with the Raiders. They also need edge rush help, beyond aging Trey Hendrickson, and depth everywhere from the line to the secondary, especially with last year's injury, Carnage on defense. Fans aren't thrilled about splashing a first-rounder on a guard, but Penn State's Olaiva Vega Iolaine could be that road-grading beast at Pick 14, who turns into an all-pro

1:03anchor. It's a smart play for the trenches, and the fan-based nose stability upfront wins games in this league. Meanwhile, later rounds target Ohio State's Max Claire to pair with Mark Andrews at tight end, Auburn's young center Connor Lew, despite his knee rehab, and even Clemson's mobile QB-Cade Clubnick for backup insurance behind Lamar Jackson. Edge rushers Zion Young from Missouri draws Zeydairy Smith vibes, perfect team fit. These moves could reshape the roster quick, filling holes with high upside youth while keeping that Raven's grid alive, draft nights about to drop some, fireworks.