The Baltimore Ravens handled the 2025 NFL Draft with their usual patience and strategy, stacking depth and talent without straying from their board. Even after making 11 selections, they kept looking for ways to strengthen the trenches. Not long after the draft concluded, the Ravens signed Northern Iowa offensive lineman as an undrafted free agent.
He is the younger brother of New Orleans Saints tackle Trevor Penning, offers the type of versatility Baltimore prizes. During his college career, he started at both right guard and left tackle at UNI, earning All-Conference honors and landing on the Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist. Although he went undrafted, Penning now gets a real opportunity to compete for a spot on Baltimore’s revamped offensive line.
It’s a move that fits neatly into the Ravens’ broader strategy. With Ronnie Stanley’s health always a bit uncertain and several young linemen still maturing, taking a flier on a tough, flexible player like Penning carries little risk and plenty of possible reward.
Ravens continue to reinforce offensive line after the draft
Baltimore didn’t just make minor tweaks to its offensive front this offseason—they made significant changes. They re-signed Ronnie Stanley, drafted Emery Jones Jr., Carson Vinson, and Garrett Dellinger, and have returning talents like Tyler Linderbaum, Roger Rosengarten, and Daniel Faalele. Bringing in Penning further emphasizes the Ravens’ commitment to ensuring depth and competition up front.
Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing over 310 pounds, Penning has the size to play either guard or tackle. He’ll head into training camp vying for a roster spot, and he has a legitimate path to make the team. Baltimore has a strong track record of valuing linemen who can play multiple positions—especially after losing their best swing lineman, Patrick Mekari, to Jacksonville. Penning’s experience could make him a strong candidate to fill that role.
While his brother Trevor entered the NFL with the pressure of being a first-round pick, Jared Penning arrives without those heavy expectations, which could be a blessing. In Baltimore, the focus is on development rather than immediate results.
The Ravens’ efforts to rebuild their offensive line haven’t been just about landing starters. They’ve focused on building a pipeline of ready talent—and by signing Penning, it’s clear that philosophy remains firmly in place.
