A look at pundits and experts grades on the Ravens second and third round selections.
The Baltimore Ravens addressed two of their top needs on Day 2 of the 2024 draft on Friday night. They selected offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten out of Washington at No. 62 overall in the second round and outside linebacker Adisa Isaac out of Penn State in the third round.
Here is how some of the top analysts and pundits graded each pick.
Roger Rosengarten
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner: Grade: B+
“An outstanding athlete (who played opposite Troy Fautanu in college), Rosengarten’s more of a traits-based project right now than a finished product — but his speed and footwork make him an intriguing interchangeable tackle. He needs to get stronger and become more consistent with his technique, but he’s a versatile piece in an area where Baltimore had to get better.”
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: B
“Baltimore had to find a tackle with the departure of Morgan Moses and veteran Ronnie Stanley struggling to stay healthy. Rosengarten was the perfect fit because he was a blind-side protector for lefty Michael Penix Jr. at Washington (playing right tackle) and has the potential to play on the left side, as well.”
NFL.com’s Eric Edholm:
“The Ravens really needed some OL help, and here it is. Rosengarten was a standout in Ryan Grubb’s quick-strike offensive system and is an above-average athlete for the position, possessing the footwork to match talented rushers. Rosengarten played the right side, which was Michael Penix Jr.’s blind side, but previously played left tackle and could do the same in the NFL.”
Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame: Grade: B-
“After trading right tackle Morgan Moses to the Jets this offseason, Baltimore had to backfill the position while getting younger. General manager Eric DeCosta did just that with Rosengarten, who comes to the NFL at 6’5” and 308 pounds.”
Pro Football Focus: Grade: Average
“The Ravens may have found their new starting right tackle in Washington’s Roger Rosengarten. He needs to add some strength, but he is a high-effort player and an excellent pass protector. He posted a 79.9 true pass set grade in 2023, which was far better before a tough fourth quarter in the national championship game. If he acclimates to NFL play strength, he could be one of the steals of the second round.”
CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso: Grade: A-
“Quick-setting OT with the athletic chops to get in the face of EDGEs in a hurry. Has to clean up footwork on pulls but has the natural gifts to eventually excel there. Plays very aggressively, which leads to some off-balanced reps. Has to get a touch stronger. I like the OL investment.”
The 33rd Team’s Ian Valentino: Grade: B+
“Roger Rosengarten’s process isn’t always pretty, but he’s effective. His technique hasn’t caught up to his athleticism just yet. Baltimore seems always to maximize guys, though, so this will likely end with him finding his ceiling.”
Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer: Grade: B-
“Rosengarten is somewhat raw and that made him a reach here because he’s more of a project second-rounder, but his athletic, aggressive blocking style could push him into a starting role in time.”
Ebony Bird’s Mike Luciano: Grade: A-
“When looking at Rosengarten’s profile as a player and the remaining talent available at this point in the NFL Draft, it may not be hyperbolic to say that Baltimore landed the best pure right tackle on the board. If the Ravens want to build the offensive line through the draft, this is a hell of a way to do so.”
Adisa Isaac
The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman: Grade: A+
“Once again, Baltimore comes away with a productive, high-value pick. Playing opposite Chop Robinson, Isaac led Penn State with 7.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss last year. A team captain, Isaac (6-4. 247) was a defensive leader for the Nittany Lions, and he is well-rounded as a pass rusher and run defender. Blessed with long arms (33 7/8 inches), Isaac often doesn’t allow tackles to get their hands on him in pass-rush situations. This is value meeting need.”
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: B
“Isaac is another typical Baltimore bargain in the third round at a position where the team needed more depth. Picking a guard should be high on the priority list on Saturday.”
NFL.com’s Eric Edholm:
“A top-60 player on my board, Isaac is a very good athlete with quickness and football IQ, although his production was a bit spotty. I believe in his well-rounded skill set and ability to fit just about any front. He’s a very Ravens-ish prospect with upside.”
Pro Football Focus: Pick Grade: Elite
“Isaac’s slide ends, as PFF’s 38th-ranked player lands in Baltimore. While he needs to add strength to hold up to the grind of an NFL season, Isaac already has great handwork to win as a pass-rusher. Since 2022, Isaac has recorded 69 QB pressures and 13 sacks while earning a 13.1% pass-rush win rate. Isaac also dominated in run defense with an 11.4% run stop percentage (fourth among edge rushers) and 0.6 yards average depth of tackle (sixth) in 2023.”
Verderame: Grade: A-
“Isaac is a fantastic get at this point in the draft. Despite being overshadowed by Chop Robinson, Isaac was terrific throughout Senior Bowl week and Baltimore has an excellent staff that will put him in position to succeed off the edge.”
CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso: Grade: B+
“Ravens needed more EDGE help, they get an athletic specimen with some raw skills to work with here. Despite not being overly big, he’ll battle through contact on outside rush but doesn’t have much more in the arsenal beyond first-step quicks, burst, bend. Not a finished product yet. Elite closing speed.”
Iyer: Grade: A+
“Isaac got more attention alongside former college teammate Chop Robinson because of natural pass-rush skills and relentlessness. This is a great get to revamp the pass rush minus Jadeveon Clowney and schemer Mike Macdonald.”
Russell Street Report’s Darin McCann:
“Adisa Isaac is a fun player. He was a team captain who showed a non-stop motor, which projects well as a rotational player who should gain more reps as he progresses physically. He’s going to fight and scrap and probably start out with a big role on special teams. Ravens have met some needs the first three picks, without reaching.”
Luciano: Grade: B+
“The Ravens needed to select one more pass-rusher at some point in this draft, and they managed to do that without trading up. Not only did they get a quality athlete, but his experience and deep bag of pass rush moves could help him be more productive than most Day 2 pass rushers as a rookie.”
Cleveland.com’s Tim Bielik:
“Isaac is a major steal for the Ravens at pick 93. He had a shot to go as early as the beginning of the second round because of his length and speed off the edge. To me, this is Baltimore’s best pick of the week.”
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