Ravens Target Guards in Draft for Offensive Line Boost

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything in NFL. The Ravens have been struggling with their car play for years, so they brought back John Simpson in free agency to lock down left guard over Andrew, Voorheiz. On the right side, things stay wide open. Their 2025 third-round pick, Emory Jones, gets a shot, but he saw barely any action as a rookie. And they guarantee to start week one. Half time could bring quick help, since this year's class is loaded at guard. Losing center, Tyler Linderbaum, to free agency, makes versatile guys even more valuable players who can slide inside and handle both spots. Fans and scouts see the impact clear. Baltimore zone scheme under Declan Doyle needs athletic, tough lineman who pull, displays, and finish blocks. Poor guard play has hurt the run game, and protection, putting pressure on the Mar Jackson. Top prospects like Spencer Fano from Utah, rank number nine on big boards, stand out

1:01with his athleticism, core strength, and center snaps at the Combine. Keelan Retledge from Georgia Tech, around number 60, brings scheme fit, low pressures allowed, and that same interior flexibility perfect for. Ravens toughness. Jones still competes, but expect Baltimore to target these guards early in the 2026 draft to build a nasty front and keep the offense. Rolling strong.