Ravens Draft Washington OT Roger Rosengarten

With the 62nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Washington offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten, OL from the University of Washington.

Prospect Profile: Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington

RSR staff react to the pick here.

I did like Rosengarten a fair amount in this Tackle class. My report on him lists a bunch of technical issues he needs to work on in pass protection, but he’ll do better when he starts to mix up his approach with his hands more, he was too one dimensional with the tactics he…

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Darin McCann

I’m not sure about Rosengarten’s ceiling, but he is technically sound and probably as ready as any rookie to step right in and take valuable snaps right away. He immediately enters the competition for a starting position on the offensive line. The Ravens don’t have many glaring needs left, but it’s safe to assume receiver, safety, pass-rusher and running back are all in play.

Kevin McNelis

And there’s your big investment in one of your positions of need.

Roger Rosengarten has a legitimate chance to be the starting RT on this roster when fall rolls around. Not only did he gain experience against high-profile competition, but he had the additional pressure of being the blindside blocker for lefty Michael Penix. His athleticism probably gives him a leg up battling for the roster spot with Daniel Faalele, and with his potential, Coach Joe D could mold him into an everyday starter.

I really like the pick. There were a few options and some probably would’ve preferred the versatility of Suamataia in that spot, but the selection makes total sense. Now let’s see if we can find a wideout in this very deep class.

Nikhil Mehta

Rosengarten is a distinct departure from the Ravens OTs of the last 10 years. They have prioritized size, especially length, and Rosengarten comes in with 33.5-inch arms – a full two inches shorter than the average OT drafted by the Ravens since 2011. Eric DeCosta may have run Ozzie Newsome’s scouting and drafting process for several years, but he’s not beholden to his predecessor’s preferences at tackle. Rosengarten is extremely athletic and technically-proficient, especially in zone-blocking concepts and individual pass protection, both of which are given a greater emphasis by Todd Monken.

The Ravens seem very enthusiastic about this pick, and it’s difficult to fault their process. They knew they would be in the middle of the tackle run and valued their guy higher than other teams. As with Wiggins yesterday, it might not have been exactly what I would have done, but it is still an excellent pick.

Chris Schisler

After filling a need in round one, the Ravens checked off another box in round two. Roger Rosengarten made too much sense not to be the pick. He’s a massive human who kept Michael Penix Jr. safe in the pocket at Washington. The Ravens may have just gotten their starting right tackle.

The Ravens have drafted two players at tremendous values. That’s a little lucky and really impressive with such a late pick. Their patience and process is paying off. Two picks in the Ravens have an A draft grade.

Rob Shields

Being a two-year starter at a position of need for a major college program is very important.

He protected the “blind side” for Michael Penix and kept him clean quite often.

I think anytime you can add a guy at a big time position of need who has been a consistent starter at a major program, that’s a guy worth talking.

You combine that with the idea that the Ravens know Oline talent and how to develop it and I think you have to like the pick.

Jared Pinder

Well, they got a tackle. Not to sound like a Debbie Downer but the player I wanted in Blake Fisher went three picks before the Ravens went and another player I wanted in Kinglsey went to the Chiefs right after. The vibe I am getting is that the Ravens want young athletes who need to put on strength. Rosengarten is a pure Right Tackle with good pass-pro tape and has good athleticism for his size. The problem is that I don’t think he can start right away, which to be fair is nearly impossible to find after day one. He has potential, I just hope the Ravens strength coaches are ready to put in overtime this summer to get him ready.

Brennan Stewart

Last night’s pick came in about six seconds of Baltimore being on the clock. This one came immediately, which tells me that Eric DeCosta has never been more confident.

What a sigh of relief seeing an offensive tackle get drafted. EDC hinted at it last night by admitting that he still saw talent at the position, and now the Ravens have padding in the areas they needed it most. With Ronnie Stanley on a possible decline at 30 years old, I still suspect another OT to be picked later in the draft that will fill in on the left side, as Rosengarten played on the right side in all 15 of his games in 2023.

Daniel Faalele is asked to step up big time this year in the absence of Morgan Moses, so it’s crucial to have some extra security behind him in case things just don’t work out. It’s a great pick as expected from the front office.

Chad Racine

Roger Rosengarten will have a chance to be the starting right tackle this year with a chance of taking over at left tackle next year. The Ravens were fortunate Rosengarten was available without having to trade up. Eric DeCosta has a strong sense of gauging where players will be available. I expect another offensive lineman to be drafted tomorrow.

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