An undrafted Cal product who spent seven seasons proving he could start at any of the five offensive line positions for Baltimore before cashing in on that versatility elsewhere.
Patrick Mekari built his career on adaptability, working his way from an undrafted rookie into a trusted starter capable of playing every spot along Baltimore's offensive line. That reputation earned him a big free agent contract in 2025, even as his first season in a new uniform came with some growing pains.
Path to the league
Mekari played at Cal, earning Associated Press second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a senior. He went unselected in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent, appearing in 11 games with five starts as a rookie.
Career highlights
Over seven seasons with the Ravens, Mekari played in 88 games with 53 starts, including all 17 games in 2024, and became known for his rare ability to start at all five offensive line positions, including a stretch at left guard in 2024. That versatility helped him land a three-year, $37.5 million deal in free agency.
2025 season recap
Mekari signed with a new team on that three-year deal in March 2025 and started at right guard in 14 games he appeared in, but injuries, including back spasms that cost him time late in the season, disrupted what was expected to be a smooth transition into his new role.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Patrick Mekari
- Pro Football Reference: Patrick Mekari
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- California
- Hometown
- Westlake Village, CA, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
