The Baltimore Ravens’ 2024 draft class, the 29th in franchise history, consisted of five offensive players and four on defense. It marked the Ravens’ largest class since 2022 when 11 players were taken.
The 2024 Draft Class brings the current roster to 68 players, leaving room for a whopping 22 undrafted free agents. However, that number could decrease if any veteran free agents are added. Practice squads can be formed after the final cut date, August 31.
Over 29 years of drafts, the franchise has drafted 245 players (131 offensive players, 110 on defense, and three punters and long snapper) from 108 different schools. This year, Washington, Marshall, Purdue, and Michigan State got their first Ravens draftees. At the same time, for the fifth consecutive draft, the Ravens drafted no players from Oklahoma, and they didn’t turn to frequent partner Alabama, either. That gives the Crimson Tide a steady 12-11 lead over the Sooners as far as Raven-drafted players in the 29-year history of the Baltimore franchise. Notre Dame is still in third place, with nine.
The number of Ravens-drafted receivers increased to 35, more than any other position. Outside linebacker/defensive end hybrids make up the second-most, with 28. Baltimore has taken 25 cornerbacks, 21 linebackers, and 21 guards.
Here are profiles of Baltimore’s 2024 picks.
NATE WIGGINS
(First round, 30th overall selection)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 182 pounds
School: Clemson
Position: Cornerback
Strengths: Rare recovery speed, elite burst, very fast, very aware of where he is on the field, highly competitive attitude, allowed only 176 total yards in coverage last year, and a 44 passer rating
Weaknesses: Not very bulky or physical, still quite young (won’t turn 21 until late summer), needs to get better in run support, and needs to contest catches more against NFL-sized receivers
Quotable: “I had as much fun watching him as anyone in this draft due to his competitive character. He can match up against anyone.” – Louis Riddick, ESPN
ROGER ROSENGARTEN
(Second round, 62nd overall selection)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 308 pounds
School: Washington
Position: Right tackle
Strengths: Smart, physical, large repertoire of moves, part of college football’s best offensive line, protected blind side of left-handed QB
Weaknesses: Not much bend, needs better hand placement, not very fluid, limited athletically
Quotable: “A move inside to guard could give him a better chance to make a roster as a mauler on a physical front.” – NFL.com draft preview
ADISA ISAAC
(Third round, 93rd overall selection)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 247 pounds
School: Penn State
Position: Defensive end/outside linebacker
Strengths: Recovered from torn Achilles to have two solid All-Conference seasons, good playmaking recognition and awareness, quick off the snap with very fast hands
Weaknesses: Needs better anchor strength, can get easily redirected, must develop more counter moves
Quotable: “The epitome of the phrase ‘Play Like A Raven.’… he plays like that.” – Booger McFarland, ESPN
DEVONTEZ WALKER
(Fourth round, 113th overall selection, from New York Jets via Denver)
Height/Weight:6-foot-1, 193 pounds
School: North Carolina
Position: Wide receiver
Strengths: Very fast, ran a 4.36 40-yard dash, caught the only long ball on Nate Wiggins in his college career, long and lanky frame with big strides
Weaknesses: He has to get in and out of breaks better and make contested catches, although he got slowly better at that throughout college
Quotable: “He’s a field stretcher looking to create explosive opportunities in the passing game.” – NFL.com draft preview
T.J. TAMPA
(Fourth round, 130th overall selection)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 189 pounds
School: Iowa State
Position: Cornerback
Strengths: Physical with long arms and the ability to contest catches if he’s anywhere near the receiver, decent closing burst, and can connect with routes
Weaknesses: Lacks top-end speed and can allow separation while backpedaling; has to be even more aggressive on breakups against pro-level receivers
Quotable: “His demeanor, instinct, and ball skills should make him an eventual starter for a zone-heavy cover unit.” – NFL.com draft preview
RASHEEN ALI
(Fifth round, 165th overall selection)
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 206 pounds
School: Marshall
Position: Running back
Strengths: Loose-limbed, agile, consistent, instinctive, durable, and productive before recent arm injury, is very shifty and reads blocks well despite having inconsistent blocking in college
Weaknesses: Coming back from bicep injury at Senior Bowl, doesn’t accelerate well
Quotable: “If you give him running room, he has the ability to take it 60 or 70 yards.” – Mel Kiper, Jr., ESPN
DEVIN LEARY
(Sixth round, 218th overall selection, compensatory from New York Jets)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 215 pounds
School: Kentucky
Position: Quarterback
Strengths: Above-average football intelligence with good, but inconsistent, life to his throws
Weaknesses: Weakness in his accuracy, trusted arm too much, inconsistent pocket passer with below-average size
Quotable: “Might have potential in a play-action-based passing scheme if a coach can iron out some of the field-reading and decision-making issues.” – NFL.com draft preview
NICK SAMAC
(Seventh round, 228th overall selection, from New York Jets)
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 307 pounds
School: Michigan State
Position: Center
Strengths: Three-year starter, good feet and technique, tough, nasty attitude, good on combination blocks, fluid and agile in the run game
Weaknesses: Coming off a fractured fibula, he struggles to widen the protection base to cover his edges, needs to add more mass, and improve pass protection
Quotable: “Eventual starting talent as a run blocker.” – NFL.com draft preview
SANOUSSI KANE
(Seventh round, 250th overall selection)
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 207 pounds
School: Purdue
Position: Safety
Strengths: Above average in both pass coverage and run defense, quick reaction time, strong pursuit skills, good range
Weaknesses: Not much size, inconsistent tackler with below-average pursuit angles, doesn’t play under control enough
Quotable: “Good speed and agility to cover and carry routes over the middle of the field.” – National Draft Scouting report
