The Ravens have a strong roster once again, but they will also be adding a bunch of rookies to the mix under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Quarterback (2)
Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
Baltimore made a mistake in letting Tyler Huntley go a couple of years ago, but he was back in 2025 and went 2-0 while Lamar Jackson was out. The decision to make here for the Ravens is whether Skylar Thompson on one of the undrafted rookies (Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano) show enough to make the team.
Running back (3)
Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Adam Randall (R)
Derrick Henry continued to stiff arm Father Time last year, and it’ll be fun to see him have an imposing understudy in 232-pound Adam Randall—who was a selection powered by team owner Steve Bisciotti. For the top receiving back, I would think Justice Hill is secure in the role, but Rasheen Ali impressed when called upon, so a fourth player begin kept is certainly possible.
Wide receiver (6)
Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane (R), Elijah Sarratt (R), Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester
The Ravens have been searching for answers behind Zay Flowers at wide receiver (particularly with Rashod Bateman missing time due to injury), and they took two shots in the draft with Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt as ideal big-bodied complements. We’ll see if Devontez Walker can hold them off for a starting job, and LaJohntay Wester should be the primary punt returner. I’d say Cornelius Johnson is the another name to watch.
Tight end (4)
Mark Andrews, Matt Hibner (R), Durham Smythe, Josh Cuevas (R)
It’s unclear if the Ravens will keep a fullback on the roster after losing Patrick Ricard in free agency, but I’m guessing they’ll instead roll with four tight ends—as they just drafted Matt Hibner (fourth round) and Josh Cuevas (fifth round), while Durham Smythe was brought in as a blocking tight end. Lucas Scott does have some similarities to Ricard at fullback, so Smythe would likely be out if they only keep three tight ends.
Offensive tackle (3)
Ronnie Stanley, Roger Rosengarten, Carson Vinson
The Ravens are fortunate to have Ronnie Stanley return to form over the past couple of years after injuries had really impacted him before that, so offensive tackle isn’t an issue with Stanley and Roger Rosengarten. Because he is a pure tackle, Carson Vinson should benefit from Emery Jones Jr. competing to start at right guard.
Guard (4)
John Simpson, Olaivavega Ioane (R), Emery Jones Jr., Andrew Vorhees
Maybe the team will opt to switch things up at some point over the next three months, but early indications are that John Simpson will remain at left guard after rejoining the Ravens on a three-year deal, and rookie Olaivavega Ioane will begin his career on the right side. General manager Eric DeCosta said that Emery Jones Jr. will compete for a starting job, and Andrew Vorhees started all 17 games on the left side in 2025—so the group seems set.
Center (3)
Corey Bullock, Jovaughn Gwyn, Danny Pinter
The biggest competition on the roster for Baltimore is at center, and I’ll say they keep all three of Corey Bullock, Jovaughn Gwyn, and Danny Pinter—particularly with Pinter having experience at guard as well (and Emery Jones Jr. being able to play tackle). However, I get the sense a trade could materialize if no one steps up, so keep an eye on Garrett Bradbury after Chicago took Logan Jones in Round 2.
Interior defensive line (6)
Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Calais Campbell, Broderick Washington Jr., John Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles
He’s not yet been fully cleared, but the hope is that Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) will be able to resume playing in 2026—so the defensive front should be excellent with Madubuike, Travis Jones, and Calais Campbell leading the way with tremendous depth behind them. Seventh-round pick Rayshaun Benny could make the squad out of camp if Madubuike isn’t cleared by late August.
Edge defender (5)
Trey Hendrickson, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green, Zion Young (R), Adisa Isaac
Baltimore was still able to boost their group on the edge despite backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade, as Trey Hendrickson was signed to a huge contract, and Zion Young was taken in the second round—which creates a nice blend of rush talent and run stuffers. Adisa Isaac suffering a dislocated elbow last summer kept him out for the season, and he might need a good camp to hold off Kaimon Rucker and undrafted rookie Ethan Burke.
Linebacker (4)
Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson, Jay Higgins IV
Teddye Buchanan being ahead in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered in Week 15 is reason to put him on the Week 1 roster, but Trenton Simpson should get another shot to start next to Roquan Smith if that’s not the case. Jay Higgins IV is the favorite over Carl Jones for the final spot at linebacker.
Cornerback (6)
Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, Chandler Rivers (R), T.J. Tampa, Bilhal Kone
Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins are obviously locked in as starters at cornerback, and Chidobe Awuzie should be, too. Beyond that, a lot of depth for the Ravens will create heavy competition, but fifth-rounder Chandler Rivers could have the inside track for the No. 4 job having been selected by the new coaching staff, and we remain high on T.J. Tampa. I would have Bilhal Kone—with an ability to play the slot—making it over Amani Oruwariye, Robert Longerbeam, and Keyon Martin.
Safety (4)
Malaki Starks, Kyle Hamilton, Jaylinn Hawkins, Keondre Jackson
The unsettled final spot at safety could come down to special teams, as Keondre Jackson will be trying to stay on the roster over K’Von Wallace. Considering how much Wallace has bounced around the league in recent years, Jackson might have the edge after playing 75% of the snaps on special teams in 2025.
Special teams (3)
Tyler Loop, Ryan Eckley (R), Nick Moore
There will be a competition at punter between sixth-round pick Ryan Eckley and Luke Elzinga (who went undrafted in 2025 and wasn’t signed until this year), but Elzinga might need a decisive advantage in the summer to beat out a draft pick—and I thought Eckley was the best punter in the class.