Since Lamar Jackson entered the league, the Baltimore Ravens have spent a significant number of first-round picks on wide receivers. To maximize Jackson’s unique dual-threat ability and develop his passing game, the receiver room in Baltimore has continued to grow.
Last season, the Ravens had arguably their best run with Jackson as quarterback, but still fell short of the Super Bowl. One analyst believes Baltimore should add to the growing pass-catcher room to try to return to the Super Bowl for the first time in over a decade.
Ravens Predicted to Land Another Wide Receiver for Lamar Jackson
Since Jackson became their starting quarterback, the Ravens have continually been one of the best teams in the regular season. However, their postseason results leave much to be desired, as the team has yet to reach a Super Bowl with their star quarterback.
Some of that was also on their quarterback early in his career. But over the years, the dominant runner has also grown into one of the best passers in the game. In 2024, Jackson, despite finishing second in MVP voting, arguably had his best passing season yet.
Jackson tallied a career-high in yards (4,172) and touchdowns (41), while also putting up a historic passer rating (119.6). As a result, he ended up leading the league on PFSN’s QB+ metric and was the lead orchestrator of an offense that ranked second on the Offense+ metric.
Those numbers put him in elite company among NFL quarterbacks and showed just how much his passing game has evolved.
This season, he’s walking in with two former first-round picks in Rashod Bateman and Zay Flowers, as well as some quality veterans like DeAndre Hopkins. The Ravens have invested heavily in surrounding Jackson with talent, but the latest mock draft from PFSN doesn’t think that will be enough for a Super Bowl victory.
In his latest 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft, PFSN’s Max Dorsey wants the Ravens to add a 14-touchdown wide receiver to the roster in the second round. He projected that John Harbaugh and his crew would acquire USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane at No. 60 overall.
Why Ja’Kobi Lane Could Be the Perfect Addition to Baltimore’s Offense
One could argue Ja’Kobi Lane has already done enough to cement himself as a top receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. On 43 receptions in 2024, he scored a whopping 12 touchdowns. That touchdown rate is exceptional for any college receiver and shows his ability to find the end zone consistently.
The flashes that Lane displayed indicate he’ll be a name to watch for USC heading into this season. He’s a lanky 6’4″ receiver with elite body control and ball skills. His large catch radius and coordination attacking the ball in the air make him tough to stop on 50/50 balls, which would be perfect for Jackson’s ability to extend plays with his legs.
Lane’s fluidity as a route runner is also encouraging for a player his size. Big receivers often struggle with route precision, but Lane shows the ability to create separation despite his frame.
USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane has a knack for using his frame/physicality to create separation as a big X-receiver. Could be a big riser at WR in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
Lane was seventh in the Big Ten in contested catches last season (12). pic.twitter.com/H3w6qeGaOY
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) June 21, 2025
Lane is more of a breakout candidate than a proven entity because he hasn’t taken on a massive workload in college yet. Those 43 receptions last year were a career high in a loaded USC offense that featured multiple talented receivers competing for targets.
Being a tall receiver, Lane struggles with sinking his hips into his brakes and has too many easy drops on tape. He’s raw in some areas, but the physical tools are too good to ignore. His combination of size, athleticism, and red zone ability could make him a valuable weapon for any NFL team.
Lane’s addition would give a dynamic edge to the Ravens’ offense. Baltimore has a loaded roster, and they would benefit from adding depth to an already strong receiver room. With Jackson’s ability to create time in the pocket and Lane’s knack for winning contested catches, the pairing could be exactly what Baltimore needs to finally get over the hump and reach their first Super Bowl since 2012.