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Ravens Draft Alabama TE Josh Cuevas at No. 173 to Bolster Tight End Depth

The pick strengthens Baltimore's plan to replace lost tight end depth with a hybrid blocker-receiver.

Overview

  • Baltimore selected Josh Cuevas in the fifth round at No. 173 during Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft after taking SMU tight end Matt Hibner in Round 4.
  • The team bills Cuevas as a versatile option who can align inline, work as an H-back, and serve as a lead blocker in Declan Doyle's offense.
  • At Alabama last season, Cuevas posted 37 catches for 411 yards and four touchdowns despite missing three games with a foot injury.
  • He measured about 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds and ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine.
  • General manager Eric DeCosta made the call before Ozzie Newsome followed with a 'Roll Tide,' underscoring Baltimore's Alabama ties as Cuevas became the program's seventh draftee this year.