10 Pre-Draft Topics: Trade Scenarios, Potential Surprises, Double Dips & More

10 Pre-Draft Topics: Trade Scenarios, Potential Surprises, Double Dips & More

Author: Baltimore Ravens April 13, 2026 Duration: 32:51
Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing take on a wide range of draft topics, including the team's biggest objectives, five players they could see as possible picks at No. 14, who the Ravens could trade up or down for, positions Baltimore will upgrade, and more.

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Step inside The Ravens Lounge, the official podcast from the Baltimore Ravens hosted by Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing. This is where the conversation about Baltimore football lives, offering a relaxed, behind-the-scenes perspective you won't find on the game broadcast. Throughout the year, Mink and Downing break down the latest news, analyze performances, and dive into the stories that define the team's identity. The atmosphere is casual, like grabbing a seat with friends who happen to have unparalleled access to the organization. That access brings players, coaches, and front-office members directly into the lounge as guests, sharing their insights and personalities in a more personal setting. While the lounge itself is dry, the back-and-forth between the hosts and their guests is always lively and unfiltered. Tuning into this podcast means hearing direct from the people shaping the roster, discussing strategy during the draft and free agency, and getting post-game reactions that go beyond the standard soundbite. It’s a consistent audio destination for dedicated fans who want to feel connected to every facet of the franchise, from the locker room to the front office, all year long. For those who want to join the discussion, the show can be reached at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net.
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#53: Mel Kiper Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:27
The ESPN draft experts breaks down the 2017 class, and also talks about his admiration for the Ravens organization (8:50), whether Baltimore should take a running back in the first round (11:37), and his thoughts on the…
#52: Daniel Jeremiah Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:51
The NFL Media draft analyst and former Ravens scout talks about what it was like in Baltimore's draft meetings (6:38), who he likes between Corey Davis and Mike Williams (7:58) and why he has Baltimore taking a pass rush…
#51: Vince Newsome Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:50
The Ravens Director of Pro Personnel explains what goes into scouting and finding free agents (10:05), the process of setting up trades (14:55), how he got his start from Bill Belichick and Nick Saban (22:23), and the ti…
#50: Carl Davis Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:58
When the Ravens traded Timmy Jernigan to the Eagles this week, they cited the opportunity for younger players such as Carl Davis to emerge. Davis joins us to talk about his reaction to the trade (9:15), difficult second…
#49: Brent Urban & Stephane Nembot Stop By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
This one's for our international listeners. Canadian DE Brent Urban talks about almost becoming a hockey player (3:37). RT Stephane Nembot tells us about a recent trip home to Cameroon (23:32). Plus, they talk about thei…
#48: Peter King Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:56
The veteran MMQB reporter gives his take on the Ravens' free-agency moves so far (4:40), talks about whether spending big now spells doom later (8:00), and tells the story about when John Harbaugh called him out for pick…
#47: Free Agency Opinions, Combine Observations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:51
Listen to this episode now because things are going to change fast! Garrett is back from the combine and reveals who he has a man crush on (5:15). The guys give their quick-take opinions on what will happen in free agenc…
#46: Crockett Gillmore & Darren Waller Stop By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:00
Ravens tight ends have been a buzzworthy group lately. Mink and Garrett try to get some more bold predictions from Gillmore (3:00) and he tells his wacky proposal story (17:06). Waller responds to Gillmore’s flattery tha…
#45: PFT Commenter Stops By The Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
Barstool Sports’ PFT Commenter discusses how he became obsessed with Joe Flacco’s eliteness (5:27) and gives Mink and Downing two questions to ask Flacco (13:40). He talks smack on Matt Ryan (6:55) and Tom Brady (7:08).…
#44: The Experts Discuss Joe Flacco’s Attractiveness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:36
Joe Flacco’s BFF and style coach, Dennis Pitta, comes back to share his thoughts on Flacco being voted the most attractive player in the NFL (7:10). Kyle Juszczyk, who was voted No. 8 in the league, also joins us (16:42)…