{"id":25766,"date":"2025-02-13T08:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=25766"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:30:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:30:36","slug":"breaking-ravens-set-to-boost-roster-with-projected-pro-bowler-in-2025-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=25766","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Ravens Set to Boost Roster with &#8216;Projected Pro Bowler&#8217; in 2025 NFL Draft!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail--body\">\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens\/\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>\u00a0had a challenging 2024 season, finishing with a 12-5 record and an early playoff exit.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/lamar-jackson\">Lamar Jackson<\/a>&#8216;s stellar performance, including over 4,000 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, the team struggled with consistency and depth.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; running game, led by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/derrick-henry\">Derrick Henry<\/a>, was dominant, but their passing defense ranked 23rd in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Ravens as they head into the 2025\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl-draft\">NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-88f8a58d80494042a2aa6340d917c8b8\" data-google-query-id=\"CLjE6MedwIsDFY9OwgUdHDowNQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>According to a recent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/post-super-bowl-nfl-mock-draft-browns-giants-pass-on-shedeur-sanders-chiefs-get-patrick-mahomes-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CBS Sports<\/a>\u00a0mock draft, the Ravens are projected to select Josh Conerly Jr.,\u00a0a standout offensive tackle from the University of Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Josh Conerly Jr. is a bit of a project, but he&#8217;s got all the tools to develop into a future Pro Bowler,&#8221; Mike Renner of CBS Sports wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His high-end athleticism would be a weapon on the move in the run game leading out for Derrick Henry or Lamar Jackson.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-91d21ce79d40488d89782ae1eb1ad2fe\" data-google-query-id=\"CKCI5cedwIsDFUJEwgUdzGsFOw\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_6__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/b1d4841d6af68728922adb9d4e6e7017.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"258\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"1\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Conerly Jr.&#8217;s impressive college stats make him an attractive prospect for the Ravens.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2024 season, Conerly Jr. played 965 snaps, allowing only one sack over 521 pass-blocking opportunities. He has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/josh-conerly\/163291\/draft-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PFF<\/a>\u00a0rating of 78.1.<\/p>\n<p>His presence would also help alleviate the issue of allowing defenders into the Ravens&#8217; backfield with Lamar Jackson exposed to pressure.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-0a504afe77894438a4301b019cb8e213\" data-google-query-id=\"CKGI5cedwIsDFUJEwgUdzGsFOw\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 315 lbs, Conerly Jr. is the kind of player who can have a potential impact on the team.<\/p>\n<p>Conerly Jr., with his potential to become a Pro Bowler, could be the missing component the Ravens need to make a deep playoff run.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens&#8217; front office has a history of making smart draft picks, and selecting Conerly Jr. would be a move that addresses the defensive needs while adding a player with the potential to become a star.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-752cfe67a55d4a8381a186ae16854f12\" data-google-query-id=\"CKKI5cedwIsDFUJEwgUdzGsFOw\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_8__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/b1d4841d6af68728922adb9d4e6e7017.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>As the draft approaches, the Ravens front office will see if they can capitalize on this opportunity and add a future Pro Bowler to their roster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"m-detail--footer\"><\/footer>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0had a challenging 2024 season, finishing with a 12-5 record and an early playoff exit. 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