The Baltimore Ravens excelled in the 2025 NFL Draft, highlighted by their first-round selection of top safety Malaki Starks and successful picks like edge rusher Mike Green and tackle Emery Jones Jr. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta emphasized a strategy of accumulating draft picks to capitalize on other teams’ mistakes, as he believes more selections increase the chances of finding value. By trading down in the draft, Baltimore maximized their opportunities, ultimately making 11 selections and securing affordable talent to maintain competitiveness in a salary cap environment.
