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Ravens Stack Day 3 Draft Class with Local Talent

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The Baltimore Ravens concluded their 2026 NFL Draft by selecting eight rookies in rounds four through seven, focusing on playmakers with local ties. General manager Eric DeCosta strategically traded up once, prioritizing best available talent that suited their schemes. Notable picks include wide receiver Elijah Sarratt from Indiana, tight end Matt Hibner from SMU, and corner Chandler Rivers from Duke. The team also added Alabamas Josh Cuevas for his blocking and route-running skills, Clemson running back Adam Randall for versatility, and Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley to replace Jordan Stout. Additionally, they selected Michigan defensive end Rayshaun Benny for line depth and Northwestern interior lineman Evan Beerntsen for gritty guard help. These picks emphasize scheme fit and potential as camp approaches.

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Ravens Stack Day 3 Draft Class with Local Talent

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ravens Stack Day 3 Draft Class with Local Talent. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 27, the Baltimore Ravens stacked their 11-man draft class heavy on day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, pulling in 8, rickies from rounds 4 through 7. General manager Eric DeCosta stayed patient most of the day, trading up just once while writing the board for best available talent that fit there. Schemes, they targeted playmakers with local ties, like wide receiver Elijah Serrat from Indiana, a DMV product who led the nation in receiving touchdowns, and tight-in Matt Hibner from SMU, a Virginia native who balled out after Michigan. DeCosta doubled up at tight-end, with Alabama's Josh Quavos for his blocking and route running, while Corner, Chandler Rivers from Duke brings ball, skills and ties to the staff, and Clemson running back Adam Randall got the nod from owner Steve Bishiyade himself as a versatile weapon. He rounded out with punter Ryan Eckley from Michigan State to replace Jordan Stout, defensive and Ray Sean Benny from Michigan for line-depth, and Northwestern interior lineman Evan

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