The Beatdown gang react to the Ravens’ Day 2 selections of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reactions to Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft:
Round 2, Pick No. 62 — OT Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
The Ravens net an experienced blindside protector in Rosengarten. In high school he played left tackle and in college he played right tackle, protecting the blindside of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Adding a quick offensive lineman who has the frame to add strength and power while already being a bit of a technician who didn’t allow a sack in his college career feels like a home run at No. 62.
– Kyle Phoenix
The Ravens entered the second round in search of an offensive tackle and landed their man in right tackle Roger Rosengarten. While he doesn’t boast a strong anchor against powerful bull rushes, he has the feet to give Lamar Jackson ample time to survey the field before the pass rush flushes him from the pocket. It will be interesting to monitor the career of high-ceiling tackle Kingsley Suamataia, who was picked right after Rosengarten by Kansas City.
– Vasilis Lericos
Not only did patience pay off for the Ravens and general manager Eric DeCosta yet again with the No. 62 pick but they actually had their pick of high-quality prospects at their biggest position of need with BYU’s Kinglsey Suamataia also available. I’m not surprised in the slightest by their choice of Rosengarten who is more ready to play immediately of the two and is a better athlete than given credit for. What another great value pick where they landed a prospect who was generating some late first-round buzz after an impressive showing at the Combine with his athletic testing in the bottom of the second.
– Joshua Reed
Sticking to character, the Ravens stuck in their spots during Day 2. At No. 62 in the second round, the Ravens grabbed Roger Rosengarten, the right tackle out of Washington who was technically the blind side protector for lefty Michael Penix. With immediate starting ability as well as possibly being able to switch to the left side, Rosengarten has both immediate impact for their current needs on one side of the line and potential long term needs on the other side.
– Zach Canter
Round 3, Pick No. 93 — Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
Approaching No.93, wide receiver Troy Franklin and safety Jaden Hicks were the consensus best players available. However, Adisa Issac is a genuine value at No. 93. His explosion off the snap should benefit the outside linebacker corps. Adding a safety on Day 3 should put the finishing touches on Baltimore’s 2024 defense.
Acquiring a third perimeter wideout remains a priority after the release of Odell Beckham Jr. and general manager Eric DeCosta may be forced to tap into the free agent market post-draft since the Ravens were not able to secure a receiver in the early rounds. Signing veteran Michael Gallup or perhaps a Beckham reunion could be in the works. Including the first round pick of Nate Wiggins, this has been a successful draft for the Ravens thus far. – Vasilis Lericos
Some fans may not love the pick of Adisa Isaac for the Ravens given some of the highly-rated wide receivers who were still on the board but I think it was another good value pick. They landed a prospect at a position of need in the bottom of the third who was projected to come off the board a whole round higher. Unlike the last edge defender they drafted out of Penn State, Isaac was consistently more productive in college with 14.5 career sacks which was more than twice as many as Odafe Oweh’s seven in three seasons. He won’t have a heavy workload as a rookie but his relentless motor and pre-snap awareness could get him on the field as a situational or at least rotational pass rusher.
– Joshua Reed
At No. 93, the Ravens grabbed edge Adisa Isaac in the third round. While the Ravens constantly seemed linked to the edge rushers with measurables but no production, like drafting Odafe Oweh and being linked to Chop Robinson, this time around they went production without the workout. Isaac led Penn State in sacks and tackles for loss this past season. While he may not get many snaps his rookie year with work needed against the run, he could factor in against the pass with powerful hands and an ability to get into the backfield.
– Zach Canter