April 1, 2026, 6:17 a.m. ET
The 2026 offseason is moving along quickly, and the Ravens are set to begin workouts and OTAs ahead of head coach Jesse Minter’s debut season. Baltimore suffered significant roster losses and made a splash signing, landing Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal. Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses. The Ravens saw seven players depart on the initial Monday, and after Jake Hummel’s departure, they’ve had 8 starters or contributors depart, including an All-Pro punter and a dynamic tight end. Baltimore plays the compensatory game better than most teams, and received a league-leading (Eagles, Steelers) four picks after seeing several key players switch teams in 2025.
Now that the draft approaches, the Ravens can target the best player available in a deep class, and we’re ranking the Ravens’ position groups from best to worst.
Players on the roster:
Kyle Hamilton:
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Malaki Starks:
Keondre Jackson:
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After Ar’Darius Washington and Alohi Gilman both left in free agency, Baltimore added former Patriots defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins as the much-preferred third safety. Hawkins is a solid and efficient complement to the dynamic duo.
He’ll join All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and last year’s first-round pick Malaki Starks. Second-year undrafted free agent Keondre Jackson is a special teams standout who’ll look to improve in coverage.
2. Running back
Players on the roster:
Derrick Henry:
Justice Hill:
Rasheen Ali:
Fulback Lucas Scott:
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Keaton Mitchell wasn’t tendered and joined the Chargers on a two-year deal. The current roster has Henry, Justice Hill returning from injury, and Rasheen Ali. More depth could be added via the draft. With Patrick Ricard joining the Giants, second-year undrafted free agent Lucas Scott is the only fullback remaining, and his time could be coming to an end. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle prefers to use a tight end in an H-Back role over the traditional fullback.
3. Wide Receiver
Players on the roster:
Rashod Bateman:
Zay Flowers:
Devontez Walker:
LaJohntay Wester:
Cornelius Johnson:
Dayton Wade:
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The Ravens are expected to pick up Zay Flowers’ $27.3 million fifth-year option after back-to-back Pro Bowls. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. With DeAndre Hopkins not expected to return, the depth behind the big two is limited. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine, but still unproven going into Year 3. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad. With Trey Hendrickson on the roster and John Simpson back, Baltimore could target a wide receiver in Round 1.
4. Defensive line
Players on the roster:
Nnamdi Madubuike:
Broderick Washington:
Travis Jones:
John Jenkins:
Aeneas Peebles:
David Olajiga:
Basil Okoye
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Madubuike missed most of this season with a neck injury, and there’s been some talk of a potential retirement, but a recent workout video has promoted optimism. Travis Jones was outstanding in 2025, while veteran John Jenkins, second-year sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles, third-year former undrafted free agent C.J. Okoye, and second-year David Olajiga offer depth with training camp approaching. Broderick Washington could be a salary cap casualty.
5. Linebacker
Players on roster:
Roquan Smith:
Trenton Simpson:
Teddye Buchanan
Jay Higgins:
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The 29-year-old Roquan Smith had another 100+ tackle season and is under contract for two more seasons. But it is a big part of the calculus beyond the 2026 season and how and when Baltimore moves on from the perennial Pro Bowl pick. Teddye Buchanan is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15, while Trenton Simpson is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Jay Higgins IV and Carl Jones offer depth.
6. Edge Rusher
Players on the roster:
Trey Hendrickson
Tavius Robinson:
Mike Green:
Adisa Isaac:
Kaimon Rucker:
Carl Jones Jr.
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Hendrickson is the big fish and the guy who’ll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. Second-round pick Mike Green returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth.
7. Cornerback
Players on the roster:
Marlon Humphrey:
Nate Wiggins:
T.J. Tampa:
Robert Longerbeam:
Amani Oruwariye:
Keyon Martin:
Bilhal Kone:
Marquise Robinson:
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Veteran Marlon Humphrey is expected to be on the roster despite his $26M cap hit. Nate Wiggins is entering his third year, and the Ravens re-signed Chidobe Awuzie. That’s a solid trio when Humphrey is efficient. T.J. Tampa is entering his third season but has yet to play meaningful snaps on defense, while 2025 undrafted free agent Keyon Martin played critical snaps after Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam both suffered serious injuries during their rookie seasons. Veteran Amani Oruwariye and second-year Marquise Robinson offer practice squad depth.
8. Tight end
Players on the roster:
Mark Andrews
Durham Smythe
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After some off-season and summertime doubt, the Mark Andrews era will continue in Baltimore, after the Ravens agreed to terms on a three-year, $39.3 million extension with the franchise’s all-time leading catcher. The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Andrews was slated to hit free agency at season’s end, but now, he’ll remain, while Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar test free agency. The $13.1M per year average makes Andrews the sixth-highest-paid tight end in terms of average annual value, behind the Cleveland Browns’ David Njoku and ahead of the Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson. The Ravens added veteran Durham Smythe in Free agency, and Baltimore could again double-dip at the position.
9. Offensive line
Players on the roster:
Ronnie Stanley:
John Simpson:
Andrew Vorhees:
Roger Rosengarten:
Emery Jones Jr.:
Carson Vinson:
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan
Jared Penning:
Corey Bullock
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With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens could choose to draft a center. Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility. At guard, veteran John Simpson returns after spending his past two seasons with the New York Jets, while Eric DeCosta has raved about last year’s third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Andrew Vorhees returns. Baltimore’s offensive tackles are solid starters, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten, but they only have 2025 fifth-round pick Carson Vinson and 2025 undrafted free agent Gerad Lichtenhan as reserves.