The Baltimore Ravens have talent all over their roster. Several Pro Bowlers and All-Pros scatter the field on each down, and they are one of the most dangerous teams in football. With so much star power, it can be easy for some players to get overlooked. In turn, they might not earn well-deserved accolades or be in the eye of the media.
The Ravens had nine Pro Bowlers last season. Of them, just one in the group was a first-timer, wide receiver Zay Flowers. In 2025, there is a chance Baltimore could have even more representatives, and several have the opportunity to make their mark and land on their first career Pro Bowl roster.
3 Ravens are poised to reach first Pro Bowl in 2025
Nate Wiggins
Cornerback Nate Wiggins is the fastest-rising star on the Ravens. While he struggled to find his footing early last year, he quickly adjusted to the pace of the NFL. He has all the qualities of a superstar and may become one of the premiere corners in the league. His athleticism is second to none, and he showcased his instincts in 2024.
Last season, Wiggins earned a 70.7 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade. He was sticky in coverage and aggressive at the catch point, proving his ability to knock passes away with great timing. The Clemson product was also surprisingly effective in run support, as PFF gave him an 80.5 grade in that area, 15th-best among corners. He used his burst to accelerate downhill, slip by blocks, and make a play on the ball carrier. With that kind of quickness and instincts, he is due to break out in 2025 and is already showing improvements.
Over the offseason, the 21-year-old gained 10 pounds and is ready to match the league’s physicality. Wiggins' skinny frame was a prominent concern coming out of college, and seeing him already adjust the NFL’s size shows his will to win at all levels. He is also looking to capitalize as a playmaker next season. After dropping several interceptions in 2024, he hopes to make up for it by forcing 10-plus turnovers this year. If he can continue to grow and even come close to that ambitious goal, he should be a lock for the 2025 Pro Bowl.
Odafe Oweh
Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh is coming off the best season of his career and is heading into a contract year. His 10-sack campaign showed glimpses of a future star. There were some inconsistencies along the way, but there were also moments where Oweh took over games and lived in the backfield.
In 2024, Oweh was the 46th-best pass rusher in the league per PFF with a 71.2 grade. He showed explosiveness off the line of scrimmage and quickness in his pass-rush moves. He also proved to be more than just a sack artist, clogging lanes and stuffing the run. The former Penn State Nittany Lion also added 20 pounds of muscle over the last few months, making him an intriguing player heading into the upcoming season.
There is a long history of pass rushers breaking out in their contract years with Baltimore. Outside linebacker Matthew Judon finished his Raven career with back-to-back Pro Bowls before signing a rich contract with the New England Patriots, where he became one the league’s most feared edge rushers. Za’Darius Smith totaled 8.5 sacks in his final campaign with Baltimore, which led to two straight Pro Bowls and 26 sacks over those two years with the Green Bay Packers. If history repeats itself, 2025 will likely lead to a Pro Bowl nod for the 26-year-old.
Malaki Starks
Everyone cannot wait to see what rookie safety Malaki Starks can do in 2025. Coming out of Georgia, he was one of the most sought-after prospects in the draft among analysts. However, he somehow fell into the Ravens’ lap at pick 27 and looks like the draft's biggest steal.
If there is any situation for a rookie to thrive in and make a Pro Bowl in their first NFL season, Baltimore is the one. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr knows how to move the chess pieces, as seen with safety Kyle Hamilton last year, and Starks should slot in perfectly with the defensive back group. He has the versatility that Baltimore loves and could put his playmaking ability that made him so special in college on full display early in his career.
The 21-year-old will likely experience a learning curve once the regular season comes about. However, his performance at OTAs says otherwise. Starks has made few mistakes, if any, and looks like a seasoned veteran, according to coaches. Of course, the speed of a regular season game is a different animal to tame, but if he can continue to shine and adjust as needed, the path to a Pro Bowl is there.
There is plenty of talent on the Ravens roster to choose from, but these three starters have a chance to make some noise in 2025 and add a Pro Bowl to their resume. They just hope they will be playing for something else in February.