Value selections all-around
Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reactions to Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft:
The Ravens net an experienced blindside protector in Rosengarten. In high school he played left tackle and in college he played right tackle, protecting the blindside of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Adding a quick offensive lineman who has the frame to add strength and power while already being a bit of a technician who didn’t allow a sack in his college career feels like a home run at No. 62.
– Kyle Phoenix
The Ravens entered the second round in search of an offensive tackle and landed their man in right tackle Roger Rosengarten. While he doesn’t boast a strong anchor against powerful bull rushes, he has the feet to give Lamar Jackson ample time to survey the field before the pass rush flushes him from the pocket. It will be interesting to monitor the career of high-ceiling tackle Kingsley Suamataia, who was picked right after Rosengarten by Kansas City.
Approaching pick #93, receiver Troy Franklin and safety Jaden Hicks were the consensus best players available. However, Adisa Issac was also a genuine value when selected. His explosion off the snap should benefit the outside linebacker corps. Adding a safety on Day 3 should put the finishing touches on Baltimore’s 2024 defense.
Acquiring a third perimeter wideout remains a priority after the release of Odell Beckham Jr. and general manager Eric DeCosta may be forced to tap into the free agent market post-draft since the Ravens were not able to secure a receiver in the early rounds. Signing veteran Michael Gallup or perhaps a Beckham reunion could be in the works. Including the first round pick of Nate Wiggins, this has been a successful draft for the Ravens thus far.
– Vasilis Lericos
Not only did patience pay off for the Ravens and general manager Eric DeCosta yet again with the 62nd pick but they actually had their pick of high-quality prospects at their biggest position of need with BYU’s Kinglsey Suamataia also available. I’m not surprised in the slightest by their choice of Rosengarten who is more ready to play immediately of the two and is a better athlete than given credit for. What another great value pick where they landed a prospect who was generating some late first-round buzz after an impressive showing at the Combine with his athletic testing in the bottom of the second.
– Joshua Reed
Sticking to character, the Ravens stuck in their spots during day 2. At 62 in the second round, the Ravens grabbed Roger Rosengarten, the right tackle out of Washington who was technically the blind side protector for lefty Michael Penix. With immediate starting ability as well as possibly being able to switch to the left side, Rosengarten has both immediate impact for their current needs on one side of the line and potential long term needs on the other side.
At 93, the Ravens grabbed edge Adisa Isaac in the third round. While the Ravens constantly seemed linked to the edge rushers with measurables but no production, like drafting Odafe Oweh and being linked to Chop Robinson, this time around they went production without the workout. Isaac led Penn State in sacks and tackles for loss this past season. While he may not get many snaps his rookie year with work needed against the run, he could factor in against the pass with powerful hands and an ability to get into the backfield.
– Zach Canter
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