The Baltimore Ravens' tight end room is looking thin, and General Manager Eric DeCosta is signaling a major draft-day fix is on the horizon. With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, DeCosta stated there's a "strong chance" the team selects multiple players at the position.

This need stems from significant offseason turnover. The Ravens saw Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar depart in free agency, leaving future Hall of Famer Mark Andrews as the established star. The only addition so far has been veteran Durham Smythe, creating a clear depth chart void behind Andrews that the front office is eager to fill.

DeCosta's strategy appears focused on value. He acknowledged that while some top-tier tight ends will be selected early, he sees intriguing talent in the middle and later rounds. "We see guys that do something well," DeCosta said. "When you get into those [later] rounds, that's what you're looking for... I think there's a strong chance we'll add a couple more throughout, for sure."

An immediate impact from any rookie is a real possibility. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who comes from a Chicago Bears system that heavily featured two-tight end sets with Cole Kmet, is expected to implement a similar philosophy in Baltimore. This scheme fit makes it likely that any new additions will compete for meaningful snaps right away, adding a dynamic new layer to the Ravens' offensive attack.