Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishWith the 2025 NFL draft fast approaching, we’re previewing the Ravens offensive tackle position where Baltimore has two of the best in the leagueThe Ravens were quiet in free agency, but after signing DeAndre Hopkins and retaining Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore’s offense has all the ingredients to make a deep playoff run while maintaining their reputation as the most explosive offense in the NFL.Everything starts with quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the two-time MVP will again work to get his team deep into the playoffs and, most importantly, to a Super Bowl appearance. Even with the inactivity and loss of Brandon Stephens, Malik Harrison, Patrick Mekari, Josh Jones, and Chris Board, the team is still in the midst of a Super Bowl window and has 11 2025 NFL draft picks to help restock.With the NFL draft just days away, we’re previewing every position, this time at the offensive tackle spot, where Baltimore has two of the NFL’s best.What’s changed in BaltimoreThe Ravens saw Josh Jones sign with Seattle, and the versatile Patrick Mekari signed a lucrative and deserving deal with the Jaguars. Baltimore was able to re-sign Ronnie Stanley on a two-year contract.Ronnie StanleyStanley played the entire 2024 regular season, answering some questions about his durability. He also has the high-end tape to get paid. In 2024, Stanley tied for 11th among offensive tackles with a 92.5% pass-block win rate. The 30-year-old Stanley entered Free agency, having redeemed himself as one of the NFL’s top left tackles. Stanley had a 71.0 grade from PFF (40th), and his 79.6 pass-blocking grade was good for 21st among all NFL tackles.Roger RosengartenRosengarten was the ninth tackle selected in last April’s NFL draft, and he earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie team. Rosengarten and No. 5-overall pick Joe Alt of the Los Angeles Chargers were the all-rookie offensive tackles. After alternating snaps in the first three weeks, Rosengarten took over as the Ravens’ starting right tackle in Week 4 and never looked back, starting 16 games (including the playoffs). Among offensive tackles who played at least 50% of the snaps, Rosengarten ranked No. 39 at his position, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He was credited with four sacks allowed in 488 pass-blocking snaps.Corey BullockBullock was an honorable mention All-Big Ten after starting 11 games for the Terrapins in 2023. According to Pro Football Focus, Bullock was ranked as the second-highest-rated pass-blocking guard in the Big Ten conference, with a 79.6 grade via the Terrapin’s official website.Bullock spent the entire 2024 season on the practice squad.
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