'Ideal 3-round' draft haul delivers an elite pass rusher to the Ravens
· Yahoo Sports
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is behind us, and the offseason is nine days from being officially here. All eyes will turn toward the 2026 NFL draft. The first day will feature only the first round, the second day will feature the second and third rounds, and the draft will conclude with the final four rounds on the third day.
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This year, the NFL Draft Main Theater and Main Stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh's North Shore, placing the Draft at the heart of one of the country's most recognizable sports districts.
With the new league year fast approaching, PFF crafted out the perfect three-round scenario for the Ravens at key positions.
The Ravens desperately need to boost a pass rush that tied for 29th in PFF pass-rush grade. There would be no better immediate fix than adding Bain, the No. 2 prospect on the predictive PFF Big Board. Bain’s 2025 season (92.4 PFF pass-rush grade) mimics that of a top-five pick, but potential arm-length concerns could have him slide. Likewise, selecting Halton (76.9 PFF pass-rush grade) could help the team’s interior with Nnamdi Madubuike’s recovery from a neck injury ongoing.
Baltimore also must address its interior offensive line, particularly guard. Pregnon could start at either left or right guard and was masterful with Oregon last year, recording an 85.8 grade or better in both pass- and run-blocking.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. said no team has mentioned arm length to him during his interviews, focusing on his impressive play instead. Those are words, and only April's draft will truly determine how decision makers feel about his slight wingspan. Bain recorded 9.5 sacks last season and 20.5 in his three-year career, but the Hurricanes pass rusher has been the subject of scrutiny amid concerns about his arm length and how it can impact his skills as an edge rusher in the NFL.
In 2024 at USC, Pregnon started all 13 games as the left guard and did not allow a single sack throughout the season. He played a total of 882 offensive snaps, all at the left guard position. He achieved a Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade of 70.0 or higher in seven games, including three games where he scored 80.0 or better. Last season at Oregon, Pregnon allowed only 5 pressures. He demonstrated impressive play strength and a strong anchor, earning a zone run-blocking grade of 93.0, the second-highest.
The 6-foot-3, 296-pound Halton set himself apart at the combine with a 36½-inch vertical jump, the third-best mark by any defensive tackle over the past 20 years.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Draft: Ravens land Reuben Bain Jr. in a PFF three round mock