{"id":273685,"date":"2026-04-10T16:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=273685"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:38:13","slug":"three-paths-the-baltimore-ravens-can-go-with-pick-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/10\/three-paths-the-baltimore-ravens-can-go-with-pick-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Paths the Baltimore Ravens Can Go With Pick 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and the Baltimore Ravens 14th overall pick has become one of the most intriguing storylines of the first round. As the franchise evaluates its Ravens draft options under a new coaching regime, general manager Eric DeCosta faces a decision that could reshape the team\u2019s long\u2011term direction.<\/p>\n<p>With several realistic Ravens first\u2011round targets emerging across mock drafts and league reports, Baltimore enters draft night with three distinct paths that could define the next phase of its championship window.<\/p>\n<h2>Kenyon Sadiq, Tight End, Oregon<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kenyon-Sadiq-Oregon-Ducks-v-Montana-State-Bobcats.jpg\" alt=\"Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft - TheRX\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kenyon Sadiq is as one of the most explosive athletes at the tight end position in recent memory. Over the past few weeks, buzz around Baltimore targeting Sadiq at No. 14 has intensified as ESPN\u2019s Matt Miller even connected the Ravens directly to him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Lets give Lamar Jackson some help. &#8230; [Kenyon Sadiq] can be that redzone threat that the Ravens really used Isaiah Likely as the last two years.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nfldraftscout?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nfldraftscout<\/a> says the Ravens should draft Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in the first round \ud83c\udfc8 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1o36cFtPBz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/1o36cFtPBz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNNFL\/status\/2032175989598322971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span>Sadiq led Oregon with 51 receptions, eight touchdowns, and 560 yards in 2025. \u00a0He earned Second\u2011Team All\u2011American honors and the Big Ten Tight End of the Year award. His 4.39\u2011second 40\u2011yard dash at the combine was the fastest by a tight end since 2003.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sadiq\u2019s versatility fits Baltimore\u2019s offense perfectly. He can line up in the slot like Isaiah Likely. Plus, his run\u2011blocking prowess complements the Ravens\u2019 heavy two\u2011tight\u2011end sets. The lingering question: how would his arrival affect Baltimore\u2019s reported interest in free agent David Njoku. He has visited team facilities and could pair with Mark Andrews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If DeCosta breaks from his usual late\u2011round tight end strategy, this would mark Baltimore\u2019s first first\u2011round tight end since 2018, a potential signal of a new draft philosophy under fresh leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jord<\/strong>yn Tyson, Wide Receiver, Arizona State<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dynastyleaguefootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/USATSI_27383465-1000x600.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Dynasty Rookie Early Look: Jordyn Tyson, WR Arizona State ...\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordyn Tyson has emerged as a potential &#8220;X&#8221; receiver for the Ravens after a productive career at Arizona State under the tutelage of former NFL star Hines Ward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, Tyson recorded 61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns across nine games. This followed a breakout 2024 campaign where he tallied 1,101 yards and 10 scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network recently described Tyson as a &#8220;fun new weapon&#8221; for the Baltimore offense. Alongside Sadiq, Tyson is viewed as a \u201c50-50 shot at No.14\u201d according to ESPN\u2019s Matt Miller.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What we&#39;re hearing about the Ravens&#39; draft: The Ravens have been connected to two pass catchers in Sadiq and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State). There might be a 50-50 shot of Sadiq being on the board at No. 14, but the idea of Tyson or Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) at wide\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DraftNerd (@TALKINGBALL1) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TALKINGBALL1\/status\/2042405810727432593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyson would be the running mate to Zay Flowers in the receiving game and at his 6 &#8216;2 frame, he would be a great option for Lamar Jackson for his jump ball ability with a 67% contested catch rate in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problems arrive when you look at Jordyn Tyson&#8217;s entire career, and that includes his injury history. Tyson has overcome a lot of adversity, returning from a torn ACL, MCL and PCL in his freshman season at Colorado.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s evident the knee isn\u2019t a problem here but over his last two seasons at Tempe, he was amazing on the field but wasn\u2019t out there as much as he liked. Tyson had to sit out the 2024 College Football Playoffs due to suffering a broken collarbone and missed three games last season due to a hamstring strain, when he did end up returning it was noticeable that Tyson wasn\u2019t at full strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyson&#8217;s hamstring has still been a lingering concern since he hasn\u2019t worked out at the NFL Combine or at Arizona State\u2019s Pro Day because of it. Although it has been reported that Tyson will be hosting a private workout\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Baltimore has gambled on medically risky prospects before, but never with its top pick. Tyson\u2019s upside is undeniable, yet the Ravens must weigh whether a win\u2011now roster can afford that risk when similar big\u2011bodied receivers may be available later.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vega Ioane, Offensive Guard, Penn State\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/on3static.com\/uploads\/dev\/assets\/cms\/2025\/09\/16135342\/vega-ioane-penn-state-football-on3-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Penn State guard Vega Ioane to skip bowl game, declare for 2026 NFL ...\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olaivavega Ioane is widely considered the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/04\/ravens-2026-draft-blueprint-11-picks-to-rebuild-a-contender\/\" target=\"_self\">cleanest offensive line prospect in the 2026 class.<\/a> The 6-foot-4, 330-pound guard was a dominant force for Penn State last season, playing 614 offensive snaps without allowing a single sack or quarterback hit. He was named a second-team All-American for his efforts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ioane has been the most popular mock draft selection for the Ravens this spring. Analysts point to Baltimore\u2019s need to refurbish the interior of its offensive line following a volatile offseason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many believe Ioane\u2019s physical playing style perfectly matches the Ravens&#8217; organizational identity. Especially with how Baltimore is planning to revamp an offensive line that looked abysmal at times last season with new Offensive Line Coach, Dwayne Ledford. With Ledford also being reported to be at Penn State\u2019s Pro Day to get another look at Ioane.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ravens OL coach Dwayne Ledford is in attendance at Penn State\u2019s Pro Day today, per <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jeffzrebiec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jeffzrebiec<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Safe to assume he\u2019ll be keeping a close eye on star guard prospect Olaivavega Ioane. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M7GGyxbCGF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/M7GGyxbCGF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SleeperRavens (@SleeperRavenss) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SleeperRavenss\/status\/2034273575029379203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ioane has the makings of being Day 1 starter at his natural position of Right Guard with a remarkably high floor. Coming from a similar zone run scheme with the Nittany lions would make the transition from college to the pros easier for Vega.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet the Ravens already invested heavily at guard. They <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signed John Simpson (three years, $30\u202fmillion) and drafted Emery Jones\u202fJr. last year. If Ioane joins the mix, training camp could feature one of the most competitive position battles on the roster. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Defining Decision<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether DeCosta bets on the elite athleticism of Kenyon Sadiq, the playmaking of Jordyn Tyson, or the reliable pass protection of Vega Ioane, the 14th pick will define this new coaching era.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each prospect offers a different path: whether through an explosive aerial evolution or a steadier presence in the trenches. In a wide-open championship window, the Ravens must ensure this choice isn&#8217;t just a draft-day win, but one of the final pieces to their Super Bowl puzzle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and the Baltimore Ravens 14th overall pick has become one of the most intriguing storylines of the first round. As the franchise evaluates its Ravens draft options under a new coaching regime, general manager Eric DeCosta faces a decision that could reshape the team\u2019s long\u2011term direction. 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