Could Ravens Draft Another QB?

The Baltimore Ravens could go through the 2024 NFL Draft to select a quarterback for depth behind Lamar Jackson.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 20, 2024

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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The Baltimore Ravens have their franchise quarterback, but every team needs depth behind their star.

The Ravens luckily had MVP Lamar Jackson healthy all year long, which was a major catalyst for the team clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC for the regular season. However, if disaster strikes, the team needs a plan, which could be enacted in next week's NFL Draft.

Last year, the Ravens had Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson behind Jackson on the depth chart. While Johnson re-signed, Huntley joined the AFC North rival Cleveland Browns, leaving a hole behind Jackson. Could this mean the Ravens will draft a quarterback in this year's draft?

If it happens, the selection will come on Day 3, where the team has six picks in the final four rounds. The Ravens have other needs, but getting a quarterback could be on their priority list. Johnson will be 38 next season and isn't exactly the kind of player who can replace Jackson. The team also has second-year pro Malik Cunningham, but there may be better options in the draft.

Among the options for the Ravens could be Florida State's Jordan Travis or Tennessee's Joe Milton III. Both players are mobile like Jackson and could fit well in Todd Monken's offense.

The chances of the team spending a pick on a rookie quarterback to be Jackson's backup are slim. If the team wants to improve the depth at the position, adding a veteran may be the wiser route. However, if the Ravens like someone late, they may see them as someone worth taking a flier on.

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Published Apr 20, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.