Feb. 26, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET
The Baltimore Ravens have never been shy about investing in defensive line talent, especially along the interior. That philosophy appears alive and well under a new coaching regime at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
According to reports out of Indianapolis, Baltimore met with defensive tackle Peter Woods. He’s a former Clemson Tiger and one of the more intriguing interior prospects in this year’s class.
At 6-foot-3 and well over 300 pounds, he arrives with a resume that already suggests NFL readiness. He earned First-Team All-ACC honors in 2025 after anchoring one of the conference’s better defensive fronts. Across 35 career games spanning three seasons, he compiled 84 total tackles (41 solo). That includes 14.5 tackles for loss.
Add that to five sacks and two forced fumbles, and we’re talking about production that reflects both disruption and consistency from the interior. He projects as a powerful, scheme-versatile lineman capable of playing multiple techniques. We, at Ravens Wire, projected him as the top player at his position in this defensive class.
He’s viewed by many as a powerful player with scheme versatility, capable of playing multiple techniques. That versatility is something Baltimore has historically valued, particularly in a system that asks defensive linemen to occupy blockers, collapse pockets, and free up linebackers to make plays.
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Woods’ combination of leverage, strength, and surprising quickness off the snap makes him an appealing developmental piece with starter upside. The interest also makes sense when you examine Baltimore’s long-term roster outlook.
Interior defensive line depth is always part of the business model. Maintaining dominance in the trenches requires constant reinforcements. That’s something the Ravens have built their defensive identity on for decades.
Combine meetings don’t guarantee draft selections, but they do reveal intent. Baltimore does its homework on linemen who match the franchise’s culture, one that Woods would fit into. He certainly checks every box.
If the Ravens are looking to add another young building block to their defensive front, this meeting could be an early sign that Peter Woods is firmly on their radar when draft weekend arrives. But come draft time, the Ravens will have to select him early if they want him. It’s hard to imagine theories where he’s still sitting around on Day 2 of the selection meeting.