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Who Is Olaivavega Ioane, the Baltimore Ravens' 2026 First-Round Draft Pick?

The Baltimore Ravens selected offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane from Penn State with the 14th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday, addressing a primary roster need.
Baltimore prioritized the offensive line after a disappointing 2025 season where quarterbacks were sacked 45 times, including 38 against Lamar Jackson, and the team lost Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
A second-team All-American at Penn State, Ioane is listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and weighs about 320 pounds, with analysts describing him as a "prototypical guard."
Ioane intends to "earn my keep" while blocking for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, joining guards Andrew Vorhees, Emory Jones, Jared Penning, and Roger Rosengarten.
With 11 total selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, Baltimore continues building its roster as general manager Eric DeCosta remains focused on addressing remaining gaps, including a pass catcher.

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