Analyst highlights huge problem facing Ravens in upcoming draft

The Baltimore Ravens have a lot of work to do in Jesse Minter's first offseason as head coach.

With the draft quickly approaching, the Ravens still have many needs that have to be addressed, and as we know, they all can't be fixed in one draft.

Losing Tyler Linderbaum looms as a massive loss for Baltimore, as is Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, leaving Lamar Jackson with only Mark Andrews at tight end. The defense also has plenty of problems despite signing Trey Hendrickson.

And for NFL.com's Dan Parr, he's highlighted how dire the situation is for Baltimore.

"The loss of three-time Pro Bowler Tyler Linderbaum in free agency leaves a major void at center, and Baltimore should be on the lookout for potential upgrades at guard, too," Parr wrote. "There’s a huge question mark on the interior defensive line with Nnamdi Madubuike’s status still unclear after he missed last season with a neck injury.

"Adding playmakers for Lamar Jackson is never a bad idea, either. Finding a bigger receiver to complement Zay Flowers would make a lot of sense as the squad looks to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 season."

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What should Ravens prioritize?

For me, it has to be center. After losing Linderbaum, a three-time Pro Bowler, I was a little surprised the Ravens didn't look to free agency to get his replacement.

Who starts for Lamar in Week 1? Corey Bullock? That won't exactly fill fans with too much excitement.

Maybe someone like Jake Slaughter or Logan Jones could be options in the draft, but again, having a rookie center for a team looking to win the Super Bowl is far from ideal.

So, the Ravens have some key decisions to make over the coming weeks, and most center around the offense.

There are a lot of holes to fill, and only a handful of draft picks to fill them with.

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