Ravens Eyeing Tight End in NFL Draft After Losing Isaiah Likely

Baltimore has 11 picks to address roster needs, including the departure of Likely to the Giants.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:54pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player in mid-motion, with their jersey showing the Ravens' logo but their face and identity obscured by the fragmented, geometric composition.The Ravens' search for a new tight end to complement Mark Andrews will be a key focus of their 2023 NFL Draft strategy.Baltimore Today

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to target a tight end in the upcoming NFL Draft after losing Isaiah Likely to the New York Giants in free agency. With 11 picks in this year's draft, the Ravens have the flexibility to add depth at the position, especially with the production of Mark Andrews fluctuating over his career.

Why it matters

Tight end was a key part of the Ravens' passing attack, and Likely's departure leaves a void that Baltimore will need to fill through the draft. The team has the draft capital to address this need and find a complement to Andrews that can contribute in the passing game.

The details

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta stated the team will 'for sure' add a couple more tight ends through the draft. Some potential options include Max Klare from Ohio State, Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt, and Jack Endries from Texas.

  • The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29.

The players

Isaiah Likely

A former tight end for the Ravens who departed in free agency to join the New York Giants.

Mark Andrews

The Ravens' starting tight end, whose production has fluctuated throughout his career.

Eric DeCosta

The general manager of the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“I think [at] tight end, we have a couple guys right now on the roster, but I think there's a strong chance that we'll add a couple more throughout, for sure.”

— Eric DeCosta, General Manager

What’s next

The Ravens will look to address their tight end needs during the 2023 NFL Draft, which begins on April 27.

The takeaway

The Ravens' loss of Isaiah Likely in free agency has left them in need of tight end depth, and they are expected to use their 11 draft picks to find a complement to starter Mark Andrews in the passing game.