2025 NFL Yearbook: Baltimore Ravens

A season preview of the Baltimore Ravens.

Jul 31, 2025

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NFL YEARBOOK SERIES: NO.32 — SAINTS || NO.31 — BROWNS || NO.30 — PANTHERS || NO.29 — TITANS || NO.28 — BEARS || NO.27—RAIDERS || NO.26 — SEAHAWKS || NO.25—JAGUARS || NO.24—COWBOYS || NO.23—JETS || NO.22—GIANTS || NO.21—COLTS || NO.20—FALCONS || NO.19—DOLPHINS || NO.18—49ERS || NO.17—PATRIOTS || NO.16—CARDINALS || NO.15—STEELERS || NO.14—PACKERS || NO.13—BENGALS || NO.12—VIKINGS || NO.11—BRONCOS || NO.10—LIONS || NO.9—CHARGERS || NO.8—BUCCANEERS || NO.7—TEXANS || NO.6—COMMANDERS || NO.5—RAMS || NO.4—RAMS || NO.3—CHIEFS || NO.2—EAGLES

2025 NFL YEARBOOK: BALTIMORE RAVENS

AFC SOUTH || 2024 RECORD: 12-5 || AAF NFL POWER RANKING: 1

TEAM BRASS

Owner: Stephen Bisciotti || General Manager: Eric DeCosta || Head Coach: John Harbaugh || Offensive Coordinator: Todd Monken || Defensive Coordinator: Zachary Orr || Special Teams: Chris Horton

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

2025 NFLPA GRADES || OVERALL RANKINGS (13 of 32)

Treatment of Families: C+ (17th) || Food / Dining Area: B (14th) || Nutritionist / Dietician: B (20th) || Locker Room: B- (17th) || Training Room: B- (17th) || Training Staff: B- (22nd) || Weight Room: B+ (15th) || Strength Coaches: B+ (22nd) || Team Travel: A- (11th) || Head Coach: B (28th) || Ownership: A (9th)

With a slight improvement over last season (15th), the Ravens rank 13th in the NFL. The Ravens scored above average in all categories, showing that the strong leadership (owner, GM, coaches) provides a positive environment for their players. Players recommended better functionality and larger lockers as well as upgrades to recovery tools. Players also recommended improved communication with their families throughout the season.

OVERVIEW

There is a smash-mouth brand of football that accompanies the AFC North. The Baltimore Ravens have won the past two divisions. Much of their success has been on the back of Eric DeCosta (photo: Baltimore Ravens), who has been with the organization for 30 years! For the past seven years, DeCosta has served as general manager, a torch passed down from his predecessor, Pro Football Hall of Fame legend Ozzie Newsome. It’s the confidence, experience and job security, which allowed the Ravens to stick to their board and draft the best available player, even if it came with red flags. When striving for greatness, sometimes you have to take risks. Baltimore will be better for it and might be the team to be beat in the entire AFC.

OFFENSE RANKINGS

Total Offense: 424.9 (1st) || Passing: 237.4 (6th) || Rushing: 187.6 (1st) || Points: 30.5 (3rd) || Sacked: 24 (3rd) || 3rd Down: 48.2% (2nd AFC)

DEFENSE RANKINGS

Total Defense: 324.2 (10th) || Passing: 244.1 (31st) || Rushing: 80.1 (1st) || Points Allowed: 21.2 (9th) || Sacks: 54 (2nd) || Turnover Differential: +6 (10th)

TOP 10 FRANCHISE PLAYERS

Lamar Jackson, Quarterback
Derrick Henry, Running Back
Roquan Smith, Linebacker
Kyle Hamilton, Safety
Marlon Humphrey, Cornerback
Mark Andrews, Tight End
Jaire Alexander, Cornerback
Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver
Nnamdi Madubuike, Defensive Tackle
Odafe Oweh, Defensive End

TOP 10 PLAYERS UNDER 25

Kyle Hamilton, Safety (24)
Malaki Starks, Safety (21)
Mike Green, Linebacker (21)
Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver (24)
Roger Rosengarten, Offensive Tackle (23)
Trenton Simpson, Linebacker (24)
Nate Wiggins, Cornerback (21)
TJ Tampa, Cornerback (23)
Teddye Buchanan, Linebacker (22)
Emery Jones Jr., Offensive Tackle (21)

BUST OUT PLAYERS

The Ravens are constantly concerned with filling the trenches and know how to identify talent. Hence, it was no secret when they selected right tackle Roger Rosengarten that he came with a raw skill-set in lieu of his alluring athleticism and tenacity. It took the first month of the season to acclimate to the pros but Rosengarten entrenched himself as the starter for the final 14 games of the season. He is expected to take the next step in his development and is viewed as a foundational building block on offense … Similar sentiments can be shared about Travis Jones (photo: Baltimore Ravens) on the defensive side. He has cemented himself as a prominent run-stuffer who commands double-teams and enables others to feast.This is one of the more underappreciated Ravens players .. Another key contributor who has been coached up well is linebacker Trenton Simpson. A midseason benching was deemed a ‘reset’ by head coach John Harbaugh, who has since shown renowned confidence in his ability to start alongside his mentor Roquan Smith. So long that he can prove not to be a liability in pass coverage, Simpson is expected to see a featured role.

2025 NFL DRAFT CLASS

ROUND | PICK | TEAM | PLAYER | POSITION | SCHOOL

Rd.1 No.27. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia — A high-floor player, Starks can step in at either safety spot, slide in at nickelback, or be used as an occasional blitzer. Playing side-by-side next to Kyle Hamilton gives Baltimore the most dynamic safety duo in the NFL.

Rd.2 No.59. Mike Green, ER, Marshall — A twitchy edge rusher with a full arsenal of pass-rush moves, Green can straight up flatten opponents. With strong leadership in tact, GM Eric DeCosta was able to stick with best available player, despite the off-field concerns.

Rd.3 No.91. Emery Jones Jr., OT, LSU — There is no urgency for Jones to start but he could, if needed. In the interim, he’ll serve as an ultra-valuable swing tackle who can backup both spots.

Rd.4 No.129. Teddye Buchanan, LB, California — This was a tremendous value grab, as Buchanan is an off-ball linebacker who can be utilized in pass-rush situations. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him starting by season’s end.

Rd.5 No.141. Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M — One of the longest players in the draft pool, Vinson proved that he could hang with top-competition during his Senior Bowl week. He is viewed more as a developmental prospect.

Rd.6 No.178. Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan — Possibly looking ahead at some expiring contracts, the Ravens plucked Kone, who will likely factor as a special teams contributor as a rookie.

Rd.6 No.203. LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado — Arguably the best return man in the draft, Wester can also provide some snaps in the slot due to his slippery elusiveness and burst.

Rd.6 No.210. Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia Tech — While he may pale in comparison to his new defensive line counterparts in terms of size, length and speed but Peebles just shows up play, after play with the temperament of a shark.

Rd.6 No.212. Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers — The Ravens will have depth, along with flexibility in the secondary, as Longerbeam can line up inside/outside and boost special teams.

Rd.7 No.243. Garrett Dellinger, OG, LSU — With a medical report than runs longer than a weekend chores list, Dellinger slid. However, he has started at every position along the offensive line and comes with high character.

OVERALL IMPACT = 4 High Impact

ADDITIONS

CB Chidobe Awuzie (8/7; FA Titans; $1.255M gtd/1 yr, $1.255M 2025 cap)
WR DeAndre Hopkins (15/8; UFA Chiefs; $5M gtd/1 yr, $3.745M SB/$2.004M 2025 cap/$1M incentives/4 void years)
LB Jake Hummel (17/1; not tendered as RFA by Rams; $1.2M/1 yr, $100K SB/$1.2M 2025 cap)
WR Diontae Johnson (12/9; waivers Texans)
WR Keith Kirkwood (0/0; FA; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03 2025 cap)

RE-SIGNINGS

G Ben Cleveland (UFA; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)
FB Patrick Ricard (potential UFA; $2.872.5/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.443M 2025 cap)
T Ronnie Stanley (potential UFA; $60M/3 yrs, $44M gtd/$20.245M SB/$5.804M 2025 cap/3 void years)
WR Tylan Wallace (UFA; $2.1M/1 yr, $1.35M gtd/$930K SB/$1.356M 2025 cap/4 void years/$100K incentives
S Ar’Darius Washington (RFA tendered at $3.263M with no compensation; $3.263M/1 yr)
TE Blake Whiteheart (ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)

DEPARTURES

LB Chris Board (17/1; UFA Giants; $5.7M/2 yrs, $3.55M gtd/$1.5M SB/$2.35M 2025 cap/$150K per year incentives))
LB Malik Harrison (15/7; UFA Steelers; $10M/2 yrs, $4.08M SB/$3.2M 2025 cap)
QB Josh Johnson (6/0; UFA Commanders; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $40K SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap)
T/G Josh Jones (16/0; UFA Seahawks; $4M/1 yr, $3 gtd/$1.55M SB/$4M 2025 cap/$750K incentives)
CB Arthur Maulet (3/0; released)
G Patrick Mekari (17/17; UFA Jaguars; $37.5M/3 yrs, $20M fully gtd/$2.5M injury only, fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$10M SB/$6.33M 2025 cap/$1,5M incentives)
NT Michael Pierce (11/1; retired)
WR Steven Sims Jr. (7/0; UFA Seahawks; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)
DB Brandon Stephens (17/17; UFA Jets; $36M/3 yrs, $22.98M gtd/$10M SB/$4M 2025 cap/3 void years)
LB Kristian Welch (15/2; UFA Packers; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap)
CB Tre’Davious White (11/4; UFA Bills; $3M/1 yr, $2.25 gtd/$1M SB/$2.88M 2025 cap/$3.8M incentives)
S Marcus Williams (11/9; released Post-June 1 designation)