Trending Now - Ravens Sign Matthew Hibner as Potential Backup Tight End

WHO:

Draft Sharks - The Baltimore Ravens selected Matthew Hibner.

RotoWire NFL - Matthew Hibner is a tight end from SMU.

WHAT:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens traded up 21 spots, sending a fifth-round pick (No. 154 overall) and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers to select Hibner at No. 133.

baltimoreravens.com - Over his last two seasons at SMU, Hibner recorded 55 catches for 804 yards and eight touchdowns.

Draft Sharks - Hibner was selected in Round 4 of the NFL Draft.

RotoWire NFL - Hibner was selected 133rd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

WHERE:

Draft Sharks - Hibner started his career at Michigan.

WHEN:

RotoWire NFL - The selection occurred during the 2026 NFL Draft.

WHY:

Draft Sharks - The Ravens are looking for a potential No. 2 tight end.

HOW:

baltimoreravens.com - Hibner expressed his excitement about joining the Ravens, stating, "Being able to be in such a powerful, explosive offense and try to learn from veterans in the room, take what I can, and be a sponge in my first year, I really can't think of a better fit."

baltimoreravens.com - Hibner mentioned his desire to learn from Mark Andrews, saying, "Hopefully, I can pick his brain a little bit and learn from him."

Draft Sharks - Hibner played primarily special teams at Michigan before being drafted.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 21:11 UTC)

The Baltimore Ravens made a significant move by trading up 21 spots to select tight end Hibner at No. 133, giving up a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick in 2027 to the San Francisco 49ers. Over his last two seasons at SMU, Hibner recorded 55 catches for 804 yards and eight touchdowns, and he expressed his excitement about joining the Ravens, saying he can't think of a better fit to learn from the team's veterans. He specifically mentioned his eagerness to learn from Mark Andrews, hoping to pick his brain and absorb as much knowledge as possible in his first year.

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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 19:17 UTC)

The Baltimore Ravens have selected tight end Matthew Hibner from SMU in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, picking him 133rd overall. Hibner began his football career at Michigan, where he primarily played on special teams before making the leap to the NFL. The Ravens are looking to bolster their roster with Hibner as a potential No. 2 tight end.