Ryan Mink
The first wave of free agency has passed, the draft is about a month away, and the Ravens' roster has changed.
Here's how the 2025 depth chart shapes up at this point, with more free agency additions still to come and 11 draft picks in the Ravens' possession.
Quarterback
Starter:Lamar Jackson
Backup:Cooper Rush
Competing:Devin Leary
The Ravens invested more this offseason in bringing in a veteran backup for Jackson. Rush takes over for Josh Johnson, giving the Ravens a proven winner in case of an emergency. After spending last season on the practice squad, Leary will be trying to carve out a spot on a 53-man roster.
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Running Back
Starter:Derrick Henry
Backups:Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell
Competing:Rasheen Ali
Henry proved he still has a lot left in the tank last season and will be a workhorse in the Ravens' backfield again. Justice Hill had his best season yet as a compliment to Henry, showing his skills as a runner, receiver, and pass protector. Mitchell essentially got a redshirt year coming back from his major knee injury in 2023, but he has his sights set on being a home run hitter again like he showed as a rookie. Ali had 10 carries as a rookie and will have stiffer competition this summer with Mitchell back fully healthy. Head Coach John Harbaugh has indicated that the Ravens could still be in the running back market in this year's loaded draft class.
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Tight End/Fullback
Starters:Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Patrick Ricard
Backups:Charlie Kolar
Competing:Zaire Mitchell-Paden
Andrews and Likely played nearly the same number of snaps last season as the Ravens deployed more multiple tight end formations. Kolar established himself as a key in-line blocker and reliable target in the passing game. The Ravens have arguably the best tight end trio in the NFL. Ricard was re-signed and will continue to be a key part of the Ravens' physicality in the blocking game.
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Wide Receiver
Starters:Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins
Backups:Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker
Competing:Anthony Miller, Malik Cunningham, Keith Kirkwood, Dayton Wade
The Ravens have one of the most talented starting young duos in the league with Flowers and Bateman, and they added another proven ball winner in the veteran Hopkins to make a fearsome trio. The re-signed Wallace was highly efficient in his backup role last season and Walker will look to carve out a bigger role in Year 2. Miller played well when thrust into action late last season. The Ravens are looking to bolster their punt return game and could look for a sixth wide receiver who would handle those duties.
Offensive Line
Starters:LT Ronnie Stanley, LG Andrew Vorhees, C Tyler Linderbaum, RG Daniel Faalele, RT Roger Rosengarten
Backups:G/T Ben Cleveland, C Nick Samac
Competing:T Corey Bullock, G Darrian Dalcourt
Retaining Stanley was huge for solidifying the offensive line and allowing Rosengarten to stay at right tackle. The only starting spot up for grabs is at left guard after the loss of Patrick Mekari (Jaguars) in free agency. As of now, Vorhees seems to be the front-runner for the job. He won it last summer and started the first three games before suffering an ankle injury. But he'll be pushed by competition this summer.
With Josh Jones signing in Seattle, the Ravens will need to determine who their backup offensive tackle will be, as it's an important role that Mekari handled in recent years. That could be the re-signed Cleveland, who also has the versatility to provide depth and competition at his natural guard position and could see more practice reps at center. The Ravens will look to make more offensive line additions in the draft.
Defensive Line
Starters:Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington
Competing:C.J Ravenell, Adedayo Odeleye, Basil Okoye
Madubuike is a back-to-back Pro Bowler and Jones is coming off his best season yet with even more room to grow. Broderick Washington continues to be a key part of the rotation. The depth behind them, however, is an unknown. With nose tackle Michael Pierce retiring and defensive end Brant Urban a free agent, the Ravens have two spots to fill. With a talented and deep defensive line draft class, the Ravens will likely inject more youth into this unit and could add another veteran.
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Inside Linebacker
Starters:Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson
Backup:Jake Hummel
Competing:William Kwenkeu
Smith returns as the heart of the defense, but the two veterans who finished the year next to him, Malik Harrison and Chris Board, departed in free agency. Simpson started the first 13 games of last season but the Ravens opted to go with veterans down the stretch. Baltimore believes Simpson, who is entering his third season, has all the tools to establish himself as a reliable starter, and he'll get that opportunity this offseason. Hummel played just 117 defensive snaps in three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He'll be leaned on for his special teams prowess in Baltimore, but he also currently stands as the top reserve. The Ravens could draft another inside linebacker in any round.
Outside Linebacker
Starters:Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy
Backups:Tavius Robinson, David Ojabo, Adisa Isaac
Competing:Malik Hamm
All of the Ravens' outside linebackers from last season are set to return. Baltimore has a pair of 2024 double-digit sack club members in Oweh and Van Noy leading the way. Robinson's role grew in Year 2, as he played 43% of the defensive snaps and went from one sack as a rookie to 3.5. It's a make-or-break year for Ojabo, a talented second-round pick who has been slowed by injuries. Isaac flashed in his limited opportunities but injuries limited him to just four games played. Though the Ravens had the second-most sacks in the league last year, they're still looking to boost their pass rush.
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Cornerback
Starters:Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins
Backups:Chidobe Awuzie, Jalyn Armour-Davis, T.J. Tampa
The Ravens have two top-tier starters in Humphrey, who returned to Pro Bowl form last season, and Wiggins, who Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr said he expects to become one of the top cornerbacks in the game. Adding Awuzie gives Baltimore an experienced starting-caliber player who can fill the void left by Brandon Stephens' free agency departure. Injuries have hampered Armour-Davis during his first three seasons and limited Tampa to seven games as a rookie. The Ravens will likely still add to their cornerback depth via the draft after signing Awuzie. And while Humphrey can thrive playing nickel, Baltimore may be on the lookout for a true nickel corner following the release of Arthur Maulet.
Safety
Starters:Kyle Hamilton, Ar'Darius Washington
Backups:Sanoussi Kane, Beau Brade
Hamilton is one of the best safeties in the game. Washington isn't yet under contract, as he was offered a restricted free agent tender, but the Ravens have been clear about their intention to keep him. Baltimore loves to use three safety formations and move Hamilton around the defense, so adding another safety will be a priority. The Ravens have been linked to first-round safety draft prospects Malaki Starks (Georgia) and Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina).
