Ravens Gain Top Five-Round Comp Pick, Stephens Signs Jets Deal

0:00On April 25th, the Baltimore Ravens just locked in a top 5th round compensatory pick for the 2026 NFL draft, thanks to Cornerback. Brandon Stevens signing with the Jets is their first of back-to-back comp picks coming at the 173rd overall spot. Stevens aimed at 3-year, 36 million dollar deal after 4 seasons in Baltimore. Stevens came in as a 2021 third-round pick from SMU, starting as a corner before flipping to safety amid injuries. He battled early coverage issues, but turned it around by 2023, starting full-time and holding receivers to just 6.6 yards per. Target while grabbing his first two picks. Last year, though, he slipped with more big plays allowed. Fans and analysts see this as a solid return for a guy who was targeted heavy, but brought physicality to the secondary. The Ravens lost net free agents in 2025 free agency and comp picks reward teams based on salary, snaps, and postseason play from those. Departures. These picks slot

1:01into rounds 3-7, and this one's the highest 5th round possible. Ravens haven't traded it yet, so expect an update when they call that 173rd name. With extra ammo in the mid-rounds, Baltimore is building smart for the future, keeping that roster humming without breaking the bank. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.