Ravens Lose 5th-Rounder, Gain Compensatory Pick

0:00On April 25th, the 2026 NFL draft is underway, and the Ravens are set for a busy day three with eight picks out of their 11 total. But they're missing that number 142 overall in the 5th round, which they shipped to the Titans last year for Ed Russia Dremont Jones, right at the trade deadline. That pick originally came from the Jets in a draft weekend swap, where Baltimore move back seven spots, gave up their number 176, and a 2026 6th rounder, now at number 194, and grabbed this 5th rounder in return. The Jets rough season bumped up his value, making a prime bait when the Ravens went shopping for pass rush help. Jones lit up the Ravens' defense in nine games, posting a 14.1% pass rush win rate that topped their D line outside of the injured stars, injured stars. He racked up 32 pressures, hitting at least 3 and 8 of those outings, bringing the energy their front needed with key guys sidelined. Fast forward, Jones bolted in free agency to the Patriots on a 3 year, $36.5 million

1:05deal, which should net Baltimore A. Compensatory 5th round pick in 2027, later in the round, but still solid for a half season rental at a premium spot. Meanwhile, the Titans hold that number 142 pick and could deploy it today on day 3, so keep an eye as the board shakes out, and these teams keep stacking talent. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.