The Baltimore Ravens selected Virginia Tech defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 210 overall.
Pre-draft profile
Peebles is fighting an uphill battle because of his size. It'll be tough to earn every-down work at the next level, but it's also hard to ignore everything he put on tape at Virginia Tech. He's an explosive pass-rusher who gets upfield in a flash, winning with active hands and a good repertoire of rush moves, including an impressive spin counter. His consistent effort also keeps the battle alive even if his first move is stalled. Peebles will need the right fit, as he can't be put in a position where he's taking on double teams at the point of attack. Any sort of run-game value might be too much to ask, but he does play with surprisingly good power, and the leverage battle comes naturally at his size. Even if there's no path to early down work, Peebles can compensate with his ability to get after the quarterback in sub packages. And that's where money is made anyway.
