A team like the Baltimore Ravens, who finished with the best regular season record in the NFL the previous season

and were mere minutes away from winning the Super Bowl in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, would seem to have few needs and the luxury of selecting the best player available. Rather, the Ravens and Minnesota Vikings were tied for the most players lost over the offseason with 15. The Ravens’ starting lineup has some significant holes as a result of these losses.

A few players’ concerns were handled in Free Agency. The Panthers signed edge rusher Kyle Van Noy while DE Jadeveon Clowney inked a $20 million contract. In a similar vein, the Ravens signed RB Derrick Henry after losing RB Gus Edwards to the Chargers.

Given the loss of three offensive linemen, it is difficult to believe that the Ravens, who have always been a run-first club, will use their first selection for anything other than a big body to create openings for Derrick Henry and keep Lamar Jackson upright.

Furthermore, most boards would consider the next CB to be a bit of a reach here, given that Kool-Aid McKinstry was recently selected by the Lions.

For the Ravens, there is good news and terrible news about this offensive line draft class. Despite having some OT alternatives on the roster—Patrick Mekari, Daniel Faalele, and Josh Jones, who was signed as a free agent—the Ravens don’t seem to have many choices to replace the departing guards.

The good news for the Ravens now is that up to eight offensive tackles are projected by draft experts to be selected in the first round. Jordan Morgan of Arizona and Tyler Guyton of Oklahoma are the two greatest choices currently available.

The AI search engine Perplexity has provided the following comparison:

Guyton is a huge 6’8″ 328-pound tackle who shows remarkable power and agility for his height. With the length and footwork to negate speed rushers, he is a superb pass protector. Guyton is a powerful run blocker who can overpower opponents at the moment of attack thanks to his size and explosiveness. But occasionally, he lacks consistency and should play with greater physicality and aggression. Concerns have also been raised concerning his temperament and maturity, which could

Jordan Morgan, a 6’5″, 312-pound offensive lineman, on the other hand, is more of a technician. His abilities to mimic edge rushers and execute excellent footwork and pass blocking have all improved. Along with his drive, intelligence, and aptitude to play guard or tackle, Morgan is also commended for his versatility. The two biggest issues with Morgan are his average overall strength in comparison to elite NFL tackles, and his less-than-ideal arm length, which may hinder him in the run game.

Lean toward the better athlete with greater potential by choosing Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma. The Ravens believe they can mitigate any maturity and character issues thanks to their excellent player culture and experienced coaching staff. With Josh Jones, a free agent, available and Ronnie Stanley entrenched as the left tackle