The Ravens added a couple of potential impact players in the draft and will again have one of the NFL’s best rosters in 2025.
Quarterback (2)
Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush
There might be room for Baltimore to keep Devin Leary as a third quarterback if he impresses enough in the summer, but they’ll most likely be able to stash him on the practice squad again—while Cooper Rush was brought in as the backup to Lamar Jackson.
Running back (4)
Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, Patrick Ricard
It will be interesting to see if Keaton Mitchell has a larger role this season after he wasn’t himself last year coming off a torn ACL. What he showed as a rookie (8.4 yards per carry on 47 attempts) should make him a lock, but there will be a battle with 2024 fifth-rounder Rasheen Ali.
Wide receiver (6)
Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace, Anthony Miller
Wide receiver also seems to have things settled outside of the final spot—as Anthony Miller will hope to fend off sixth-round rookie LaJohntay Wester, Keith Kirkwood, and converted quarterback Malik Cunningham if the team keeps a fifth wideout. The final two or three guys will be fighting for situational roles behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins.
Tight end (3)
Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar
There were some questions about Mark Andrews’ roster status throughout the winter and spring, but Baltimore has said he’ll be on the team in 2025. That said, Isaiah Likely has proven more than ready to be a featured player, and Charlie Kolar could push for more time, too.
Offensive tackle (5)
Ronnie Stanley, Roger Rosengarten, Emery Jones Jr. (R), Joe Noteboom, Carson Vinson (R)
We’ll list third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. as an offensive tackle since that’s what he played at LSU and what he was announced as when drafted—but the left guard spot will be one to watch this summer as the only unsettled starting job. If the rookie were to move inside, former Rams starter Joe Noteboom would be the clear swing tackle with Carson Vinson as a nice developmental option.
Interior offensive line (5)
Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Ben Cleveland, Nick Samac
Our belief is that Andrew Vorhees will begin the season at left guard with Emery Jones Jr.—who notably won’t be on the field until training camp due to a shoulder injury—perhaps being eased in similar to Roger Rosengarten in 2024. For the clear backups, Ben Cleveland and Nick Samac will try to hold off seventh-round rookie Garrett Dellinger.
Interior defensive line (5)
Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington, John Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles (R)
The interior lost a big piece (literally) with Michael Pierce retiring, but Travis Jones is capable of playing nose tackle more—while John Jenkins was just signed to helped fill the void as well. Sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles could have been drafted earlier and landed in the perfect spot to learn behind Nnamdi Madubuike; we think he’s very safe to make it.
Outside linebacker (6)
Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, Mike Green (R), Tavius Robinson, David Ojabo, Adisa Isaac
The selection of Mike Green in Round 2 combined with former Big 10 standouts David Ojabo (clearly impacted by his torn Achilles suffered before the 2022 NFL Draft) and Adisa Isaac (although it’s only been one season) not providing an impact will make for an intriguing situation to monitor in August. We expect Baltimore will keep all six edge defenders, but Ojabo and Isaac might not be no-doubt locks.
Inside linebacker (4)
Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson, Teddye Buchanan (R), Jake Hummel
The early expectation is that Trenton Simpson will retain his starting job next to Roquan Smith, and there’s no reason to believe he won’t be better in 2025 with a full year of starting experience under his belt. However, Teddye Buchanan was drafted in the fourth round to provide instant competition, and Jake Hummel comes over from the Rams as a core special teamer.
Cornerback (6)
Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, T.J. Tampa, Chidobe Awuzie, Bilhal Kone (R), Jalyn Armour-Davis
Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins are obvious starters for the Ravens, but cornerback is completely unsettled behind them—and it’s possible a seventh option is kept with Robert Longerbeam being drafted in the sixth round along with Bilhal Kone. The most likely scenario is the two rookies and Jalyn Armour-Davis competing for the final two spots while T.J. Tampa and veteran Chidobe Awuzie each hope to win a starting role.
Safety (4)
Malaki Starks (R), Kyle Hamilton, Beau Brade, Sanoussi Kane
The Ravens getting Malaki Starks at No. 27 overall might be something the rest of the AFC—if not the entire NFL—comes to regret. Many have suggested Starks can play closer to the action and allow Kyle Hamilton to be the deep safety, but we believe the opposite better suits their respective strengths. The unfortunate injury to Ar’Darius Washington (Achilles) should allow Beau Brade and Sanoussi Kane to both make it as the backups.
Special teams (3)
Tyler Loop (R), Jordan Stout, Nick Moore
The Justin Tucker era is over, and the Ravens replaced him with the best kicker in the 2025 NFL Draft in Tyler Loop—who could give Baltimore the best young kicker/punter combination along with Jordan Stout.
Players not available for Week 1 (1)
S Ar’Darius Washington