Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz explains what it's like in the Ravens' draft room night (5:30), reveals his highest-graded pick ever (6:55), tells his classic scouting car accident story (14:49) and talks draft WR, OL, OLB and CB (27:20).

Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.

Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz explains what it's like in the Ravens' draft room night (5:30), reveals his highest-graded pick ever (6:55), tells his classic scouting car accident story (14:49) and talks draft WR, OL, OLB and CB (27:20). Got a comment or suggestion? Email the show at <a href="https://email.nfl.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=tpMceXocc0ij9MHVPvKU9YT3UtezkdQIFH61bOuwodrIubDDzBDbA283BBzkcr8DFvEhfHps3Lk.&URL=mailto%3athelounge%40ravens.nfl.net" target="_blank">thelounge@ravens.nfl.net</a> and tell us what you like (or don't like) and what you want to hear.

All year round, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss all things Ravens. They hang out with players, front-office members and other timely guests who drop in. This lounge is dry, but the banter is not. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at thelounge@ravens.nfl.net.

All year round, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss all things Ravens. They hang out with players, front-office members and other timely guests who drop in. This lounge is dry, but the banter is not. Have a comment or suggestion? Email the show at <a href="mailto:thelounge@ravens.nfl.net" data-stringify-link="mailto:thelounge@ravens.nfl.net" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu" aria-expanded="false">thelounge@ravens.nfl.net</a>.

Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing will take you inside team HQ to chat (argue) about all things Ravens.

The Ravens Lounge

Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz explains what it's like in the Ravens' draft room night (5:30), reveals his highest-graded pick ever (6:55), tells his classic scouting car accident story (14:49) and talks draft WR, OL, OLB and CB (27:20).

#55: Joe Hortiz Stops By The Lounge

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Team insiders Ryan Mink and Clifton Brown share their biggest takeaways from the Ravens draft class, break down all 11 picks, and discuss what roster work still remains.

Breaking Down the Ravens' 2026 Draft Class

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Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing discuss why the Ravens and Penn State guard Vega Ioane made a perfect match, what he'll bring to the offensive line, what his long-term projection will be, the rest of the AFC North's first round, and what could still be ahead for the Ravens in the draft.

Why We Love the Vega Ioane Pick

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Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their predictions and reasoning for all 11 picks in the Ravens' 2026 NFL Draft.

Our 7-Round Ravens Mock Drafts

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#55: Joe Hortiz Stops By The Lounge

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