Baltimore Ravens: Top 10 defensive backs in franchise history

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Marcus Peters #24 and teammate Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens react after breaking up a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Marcus Peters #24 and teammate Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens react after breaking up a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 3: Free Safety Lardarius Webb
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 3: Free Safety Lardarius Webb /

8. Lardarius Webb

Lardarius Webb spent his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens and in this day and age, that is very impressive. Webb had 15 career interceptions. His best season was in 2011 where he had 62 total tackles and five interceptions. He’s scored on a interception return, a kickoff return and a punt return. When he was healthy and in his prime he was one of the best slot corners in the NFL. Webb is one of the most underrated players in franchise history and he is absolutely beloved in Baltimore.

His longevity with the Ravens is something to be admired. He stuck with the team from 2009 to 2017. In that time he did just about everything a 5’10” defensive back could do in the NFL. He was a great special teams player, a great starter for the defense and a very reliable player that could rotate into the game. He started as a third round pick who had to earn a chance to shine. At times in his career he was an absolute star. The most incredible fact about his career was that Webb had at least one interception every year of his career, except for his rookie season.

7.  Dawan Landry

Dawan Landry was a constant for the Ravens defense from 2006-2010. Landry was a tackling machine and he was one of the most productive players the Ravens ever had at strong safety. Landry had 363 total tackles with the Ravens. He also had nine interceptions, five sacks and scored three defensive touchdowns. We’re talking about a player that started 14 games as a rookie and had 69 tackles and five interceptions. Productivity was surely Landry’s calling card.

Landry was a consistent player who added toughness to a defense that already had a surplus of it. He was a hard hitting player with a lot of range and because of that he was the perfect player to pair with Ed Reed. The Ravens were rightfully known for their defense at the time. Part of that was an elite combination at the safety position.