The Baltimore Ravens have built one of the best teams in the NFL on the back of drafting and developing talent, and their commitment to that philosophy has allowed them to continuously restock the cupboards as they work around the gargantuan contract handed out to MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens are approaching the end of the 2025 preseason, which means that John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta will have to make some very tough decisions on young players that may not have panned out in the way that the front office may have been wishing.
These three players may have come to Baltimore with a good chunk of hype after a strong college career, but their inability to earn playing time or a locked-in role on the depth chart may ultimately be problematic enough for them to get their pink slip sooner rather than later.
3 Baltimore Ravens draft picks who will likely not make the final 53-man roster
3. IOL Nick Samac
Samac was drafted in the seventh round of the 2024 Draft after a very solid career at Michigan State, but there are some critics out there who wondered if he had the athletic ability needed to become a productive player at the professional level. The answer to that question appears to be no at this point.
With Baltimore having reloaded the interior of their offensive line in the 2025 NFL Draft and Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum unlikely to give an inch to any potential challengers, Samac may end up either getting stuck on the practice squad or leaving Baltimore altogether.
2. QB Devin Leary
Leary showcased a big arm and some plus mobility in a college career that was split between North Carolina State and Kentucky, but the accuracy issues seem to have followed him to the pros. Leary was given the chance to beat out two uninspiring veteran backups in Josh Johnson and Cooper Rush, and he has failed both times.
Leary's regression in the 2025 preseason, in which he completed just eight of 22 passes during two outings, is so concerning for a quarterback who came into the league as an older rookie that Baltimore has to be worried about his developmental upside. Leary may need a fresh start elsewhere.
1. EDGE David Ojabo
While Ojabo may have some new life after 2024 third-rounder Adisa Isaac suffered an injury, the former Michigan star might be too plagued by injuries to get into a groove. Ojabo also faces long odds when it comes to getting consistent snaps in what has become a very deep Baltimore pass rush over the years.
Ojabo might be able to be productive when he is on the field, but the Ravens have now seen years of evidence that would suggest he is not capable of staying healthy.