Baltimore Beatdown

The 2024 draft is over. For many, it means months and months of hard work, scouting, sleepless nights, hours of film and countless mock drafts finally realized. So, how do we celebrate the months of hard work? By jumping right into next year's draft, of course. The first step into doing a “way too early mock” is to do a “way too early roster check.” Just like last year, we will be doing a seven-round mock on Pro Football Network’s simulator based on the Ravens’ free agents. Those include quarterback Josh Johnson, running back Justice Hill, fullback Patrick Ricard, wide receivers Nelson Agholor, Tylan Wallace and Deonte Harty, and offensive linemen Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Mekari, Josh Jones and Ben Cleveland. On the defensive side, we have defensive lineman Brent Urban, linebackers Malik Harrison and Chris Board, and cornerback Brandon Stephens. Also like last year, we will allow ourselves one re-signing. The clear choice is corner Brandon Stephens. Stephens had an absolute breakout of third season, taking over the top corner spot in Baltimore. With Marlon Humphrey struggling with injuries lately and not playing to the top of his game as a result, Stephens handled the top wide receivers the Ravens faced and played well. With Humphrey getting older, Stephens looks to lead the room in the coming years.