If there is one team that needs a consistently good offensive line, it’s the Baltimore Ravens. With such an emphasis on the run game, the Ravens need maulers in the trenches and that is what has made them one of the best rushing teams in the NFL.
In Todd Monken’s first season as offensive coordinator, the Ravens were more pass-heavy as Lamar Jackson had the most passing attempts and passing yards in his career. But despite that, the Ravens were still the most dominant team on the ground.
But with multiple starters in guards John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler, along with Morgan Moses leaving in free agency, Baltimore needs to fix its offensive line issues if it is to continue to dominate on the ground. Josh Jones was signed from the Houston Texans on a one-year deal as a depth piece, but Baltimore needs starters.
In CBS Sports’ latest mock draft, the franchise adds one of the best tackles in the class – Arizona’s Jordan Morgan.
“The Ravens get younger and cheaper at offensive tackle after trading Morgan Moses to the Jets,” CBS Sports writes.
Morgan earned first-team All-PAC-12 honors after a standout 2023 season after coming back with a vengeance from his ACL injury. Morgan has the potential to be a Day 1 starter for Monken’s offense and would be in charge of protecting Lamar Jackson’s blindside at left tackle.
Morgan’s prowess as a pass protection are evident with his 6’5″, 325 lb frame giving him all the power, speed and athleticism to be a viable contributor as soon as he steps foot in Baltimore. While his run-blocking skills need work, with the Ravens’ offense, Morgan is perhaps going to the best environment to hone those skills.
The Ravens will be looking to establish their run game with Derrick Henry next season as the franchise address their running back needs in free agency. However, a good run game starts with the offensive line and Baltimore needs more firepower.
With a host of pass-catching weapons, Jackson also needs time to throw to the likes of Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews in Monken’s pass-oriented scheme. That’s where Morgan and his pass-protecting skills come to light.
Baltimore has needs at tackle, and Morgan also offers versatility to play at either tackle or guard for the Ravens and potentially nail down a spot for the next decade.
