The 25-year-old Bateman has had a career year and is firmly entrenched as one of Lamar Jackson’s go-to targets.

Baltimore will have the 27th overall pick in the first round, one spot ahead of the Detroit Lions and just behind the Los Angeles Rams. The Ravens have picked at No. 27 twice in franchise history, selecting wide receiver Rashod Bateman in 2021 and cornerback Jimmy Smith in 2011.

Taking stock of a Baltimore roster that will have about 20 players preparing for either unrestricted or restricted free agency.

Tre’Davious White isn’t overthinking his return to Buffalo. Derrick Henry’s stiff-arms have inspired Isaiah Likely. John Harbaugh likes his team’s mentality headed to Buffalo.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cameron Williams (56) blocks during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The Ravens are already looking at the 2025 NFL Draft and one player in particular seems to be the perfect fit.

He was picked off on the Baltimore's second possession of the game. Allen threw a deep ball intended for Rashod Bateman. It was overthrown and picked off by Buffalo safety Taylor Rapp at the Bills' 43-yard line. Ravens 7, Bills 7: Ray Davis punches in ...

Jackson had two of the second-seeded Ravens’ three turnovers inside a frigid Highmark Stadium, underscoring a night of costly mistakes. The Ravens outgained the second-seeded Bills 417-273, but they could not sustain the dominance that had propelled them to a Week 4 win over Buffalo and Super Bowl hopes entering the playoffs.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a touchdown with Mark Andrews #89 and Tyler Linderbaum #64 against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during the AFC Divisional Playoff at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Follow along with score and in-game updates as the Bills host the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium.

Ronnie Stanley is the Ravens’ top free-agency decision. One player is above Lamar Jackson in Bleacher Report’s quarterback rankings.

Nate Wiggins showed the potential to become a top cornerback. Forcing more turnovers next season will be crucial.