4 biggest takeaways from Ravens' first unofficial depth chart

The Baltimore Ravens are inching closer and closer to their preseason opener. It’s less than a week away. Up to this point, training camp has offered plenty to look forward to, but preseason will be the first real test of 2026.

With that test closing in, we have our first look at the Ravens' unofficial depth chart.

There’s a lot to look at here as Baltimore nears the official kickoff of the Jesse Minter era. So let’s dive into the four biggest takeaways from this depth chart reveal.

4 things to keep an eye on after Ravens’ unofficial depth chart reveal

The center battle remains unsettled

This might be a bit shocking, but to an extent, it was expected. When the Ravens signed Ethan Pocic, it appeared they added their starting center. However, Jesse Minter mentioned there was no front-runner at that position, and based on the depth chart, Pocic hasn’t taken over starting duties.

Right now, the team isn’t declaring a starter. It’s still between Danny Pinter, Pocic, and Jovaughn Gwyn. The only real progress that’s been made is ruling out Corey Bullock, who has been moved to guard on the depth chart. In his case, he faces an uphill climb for a roster spot.

Maybe Pocic ends up claiming what’s his, and takes over the first-team reps ahead of the regular season. For now, though, Pinter and Gwyn remain in the running.

Adam Randall has work to do

When Adam Randall was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, a hype train followed suit. When you’re 6-foot-3, 232 pounds with the top-end speed he has, that’s exciting—oh, and he has an impressive blend of receiving, blocking and return skills. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like that hype has translated much just yet.

Currently, Randall sits at the bottom in both the running back and kick return room. There’s some ground to make up there.

He’s made some plays in training camp, but Randall still has work to do and much to learn. The Clemson product is new to the position, as he made the switch to running back in 2025, so the NFL learning curve may be steeper for him than most rookies.

Rasheen Ali still holds down kick returning duties…for now

The Ravens need more from the return game in 2026. It saw very little production last season, and while LaJohntay Wester should hold down punt return duties once more, there's a competition for the kick returner gig. For now, though, it remains Rasheen Ali.

Ali did a fine job with those reps last year. His 25.4 yards per return over 30 opportunities wasn’t anything crazy, though, and with the new kickoff rules, you’d want more in that area. Hopefully Ali takes strides as a return man, or someone else, like Randall, emerges in the coming weeks.

Expect to see plenty of two tight end sets

Although Declan Doyle is bringing a new offense to Baltimore, there’s one thing that won’t change: the two tight end sets. Mark Andrews and Durham Smythe both appear with the starting unit on the depth chart, blending a receiving option with a reliable blocker.

12 personnel will bring a level of comfort to the Lamar Jackson-led offense. The two-time MVP tends to lean heavily on tight ends, so whether it’s Andrews, Matt Hibner, Josh Cuevas, or even the blocking-focused Smythe, he’ll have his options to pick from. And even though the production at that spot hasn’t been as high-end as it has in recent years, Doyle’s unit will be tight end-friendly.

In addition to boosting the air attack, this should greatly benefit the running game. The Ravens still have an offense with Jackson and Derrick Henry leading the way after all. Having two tight ends on the field along with five offensive linemen makes the task of stopping those two lethal threats all the more difficult.

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Follow