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- Steve Bisciotti met with GM Eric DeCosta at his Jupiter, Florida home for the Ravens’ annual offseason meeting, discussing draft picks over wine.
- Eric DeCosta offered Bisciotti the Ravens’ last fifth‑round selection (the 174th overall) after Bisciotti requested a pick.
- Steve Bisciotti consulted Jackson DeCosta, the GM’s 15‑year‑old son, and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney to evaluate running back Adam Randall.
- Steve Bisciotti personally selected Adam Randall with the Ravens’ 174th‑overall fifth‑round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The piece notes varied owner influence across the league, citing Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and George McCaskey of the Chicago Bears as contrasting examples.
Why it matters: Ravens add a character‑rated rookie, while Bisciotti’s direct pick signals a shift toward greater owner influence in draft strategy, reshaping power balances between owners and GMs across the league.
