5 players Ravens could trade down for in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft
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The 2026 offseason is in full swing, and it's another important one for the Baltimore Ravens, who are looking to get back to the postseason in head coach Jesse Minter's debut season. Baltimore suffered significant roster losses and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal. Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses. The Ravens saw more than 10 players depart, including an All-Pro punter and a dynamic tight end. Baltimore plays the compensatory game better than most teams, and received a league-leading (Eagles, Steelers) four picks after seeing several key players switch teams in 2025.
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April's selection process is fast approaching, and Baltimore does have a history of trading up.
Ravens' first-round trades:
2018 - Traded back from No. 16 to the Bills for No. 22.
2018- Traded back from No. 22 to the Titans for No. 25 and picked Hayden Hurst.
2018 - Traded into the first round (No. 32) with the Eagles and picked Lamar Jackson.
2010 - Traded back from No. 25 with Broncos, out of the first round entirely.
2009 - Traded up from No. 26 to No. 23 with the Patriots and picked Michael Oher.
2008 - Traded back from No. 8 to the Jaguars for No. 26.
2008 - Traded up from No. 26 to No. 18 with the Texans and picked Joe Flacco.
2006 - Traded up from No. 13 to No. 12 with the Browns and picked Haloti Ngata.
2003 - Traded into the first round (No. 19) with the Patriots and picked Kyle Boller.
2000 - Traded up from No. 15 to No. 10 with the Broncos and picked Travis Taylor.
Baltimore has traded down four times in pursuit of a player they covet and extra picks, and 2026 offers several prospects who could elevate the Ravens while smashing Eric DeCosta's "best player available" approach. Here are five players the Ravens could target if they trade down in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting prospects who offer value, scheme fit, and long-term upside.
CB Avieon Terrell, Clemson
Terrell, an Atlanta native, is the younger brother of Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, who also attended Clemson and was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2020. Terrell finished the 2025 season with a team-high five forced fumbles and 11 pass-breakups. During his three years at Clemson, Terrell accounted for 125 total tackles, 25 passes defended, four sacks, eight forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
DT T.J. Parker, Clemson
Parker (6-3, 260) posted 11 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles in 2024, but the numbers dipped in his final season to 5.0 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in 12 games this past season.
WR Denzel Boston, Washington
The second coming of Alshon Jeffery, Boston could be a player to watch for the Ravens with their first-round pick. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Boston hauled in 76.9% of his contested targets at Washington last year.
DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
A massive player with size and strength who stands 6-foot-3 and 326 pounds, McDonald won the Big Ten's Defensive Lineman of the Year award last season and was a huge presence in the middle of the defensive line.
WR Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana
A big physical presence at 6-0, 204 pounds, Cooper, Jr. played primarily in the slot during Indiana's 16-0 run to the national title. Cooper, Jr. had his most productive year, catching 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. He had one season of eligibility remaining.
Edge Rusher Keldric Faulk, LSU
A dynamic and versatile pass rusher, Faulk ranked eighth in the SEC with 45 total pressures in 2024 according to Pro Football Focus. Overall, Faulk finishes his college career with 73 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: 5 players Ravens could trade down for in Round 1