Baltimore Beatdown
The Baltimore Ravens recently commenced their OTAs and the calendar has officially turned to June, which means the 2025 season is just around the corner. While changes could still occur between now and Week 1, the Ravens’ roster is set for the most part.
We have a good idea what the team’s various position groups will look like this season, aside from some uncertain roster battles for bubble spots. Let’s break down what the Ravens’ best positional units are by ranking each from strongest to weakest.
1. Quarterback
Lamar Jackson is the best player on the Ravens’ roster and arguably the top quarterback in the entire league. The Ravens signed veteran Cooper Rush in the offseason, who is an upgrade over Josh Johnson and the most established backup the team has had behind Jackson to-date. Rising sophomore Devin Leary is the favorite for the No. 3 role.
2. Running Back
Like Jackson, Henry is on a shortlist for the title of best in the league at his position. He was outstanding for the Ravens last season and proved he’s still at the peak of his powers. With Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell behind him, the Ravens have a well-rounded group with diverse skill sets. Rasheen Ali is a wild card as the fourth player on the depth chart.
3. Tight End
Mark Andrews is back despite an offseason clouded by trade speculation. While his postseason struggles were detrimental, Andrews is still one of the league’s best tight ends when fully healthy. Isaiah Likely is a potential budding star behind him and a key complimentary receiving option. No. 3 tight end Charlie Kolar is an underrated utility player and strong blocker. This trio gives the Ravens maybe the strongest top-to-bottom tight end room in the NFL.
4. Cornerback
The Ravens lost Brandon Stephens in free agency and replaced him with veteran Chidobe Awuzie. Given the latter’s struggles last season, Awuzie could prove to be an upgrade or at least lateral replacement. Marlon Humphrey had arguably the best campaign of his career last year and Nate Wiggins could make a leap to stardom in his sophomore season. Adding two rookies in the draft gives the Ravens (Bilhal Kone, Robert Longerbeam) better depth and some upside in the back half of the group.
5. Wide Receiver
For the first time in what feels like forever, wide receiver is one of the deepest position groups on the Ravens’ roster. Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman are each coming off career-best seasons, with the former earning a Pro Bowl nod in his sophomore campaign. Deandre Hopkins was signed this offseason to replace Nelson Agholor and profiles as a seamless fit and potential upgrade at the No. 3 wideout spot. Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker, and incoming rookie LaJohntay Wester provide a good mix of young upside and special teams abilities.
6. Edge Rusher
The Ravens return the same edge rusher group from last season but made a key addition in the draft with Mike Green. Green...
