Ravens selected Oregon OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu with the No. 199 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Aumavae-Laulu was a 4-star recruit and the top-ranked JUCO offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class according to 247 Sports. At 6’5/322, Aumavae-Laulu was one of the biggest guards in this class, though after his JUCO stint, he ended up starting 29 games at right tackle for Oregon. He was announced at tackle by the Ravens. A physical specimen, he is a force in the run game when he can use his innate gifts to his advantage. Otherwise, he lacks the technical refinement to remain upright and recover when he gets off balance. This may be due to his mass or simply because his legs are too long. He is a power tackle who could thrive in a more stationary position on the interior. Don’t expect him to contribute right away, but in a few years, we could be hearing his name as one of the more highly sought-after backups in free agency on his second contract.