Ravens Draft Plan Targets Multiple Tight Ends

The Baltimore Ravens are preparing to use the upcoming NFL draft to rebuild depth at tight end, with General Manager Eric DeCosta saying the club expects to select multiple players at the position. DeCosta made the comments on Wednesday, describing a plan to address what has become a clear roster need after recent departures.

The push comes after the free agency exits of Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. With those moves, the Ravens’ tight end room has thinned, and the team’s only addition cited so far is Durham Smythe. Mark Andrews remains the leading tight end on the roster, leaving Baltimore to look to the draft to restock options behind him.

DeCosta indicated the approach is not limited to the top of the board. He said the team intends to reinforce the position across the seven-round draft, pointing to a tight end class that he described as strong among early-round prospects while also offering later-round options with defined traits. He specifically referenced the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds as areas where the Ravens could find players who bring particular strengths even if they also carry identifiable weaknesses.

The team’s offensive direction adds context to why tight end depth is being emphasized. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who previously worked with the Chicago Bears, leaned heavily on tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet during the 2025 season. That usage pattern, combined with Baltimore’s current roster turnover at the position, underscores why the Ravens are positioning the draft as a primary tool to add multiple contributors.

For markets and stakeholders around the league, Baltimore’s stated intent can shape how other teams approach the same position group, particularly if multiple tight ends come off the board earlier than expected. A team publicly signaling multi-pick demand can influence draft-day supply dynamics at a single position, affecting trade discussions and the availability of comparable prospects for other franchises.

What remains uncertain is the exact timing and profile of the selections. DeCosta’s comments outlined a broad plan spanning early rounds and the middle-to-late portion of the draft, but they did not specify how many tight ends the Ravens will take or which archetypes they will prioritize.

The immediate question will be whether any of the additions are positioned to play meaningful snaps quickly, with the team’s coaching background suggesting a pathway for new tight ends to contribute to the Ravens’ offense in the 2026 season.