The Baltimore Ravens’ roster construction will look different this year. They transitioned from the John Harbaugh era to the Jesse Minter era. Along with a new coaching style, that shift could change the roster outlook for 2026.
On Minter’s defense, there tends to be a priority on coverage structure. For Declan Doyle’s offense, there’s an emphasis on the running game and tight ends. Those areas of expertise could carry a lot of weight on this year’s 53-man roster.
With two games out of the way, roster cutdown day is nearing. Here is our latest prediction for Baltimore’s 53-man roster.
Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster prediction
QB (2): Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley
The quarterback situation in Charm City is about as obvious as it gets. They have an MVP-caliber QB in Lamar Jackson leading the way, and one of the best backups in the NFL in Tyler Huntley, ready to keep the team above water if needed. That’s not going to change.
Joe Fagnano is impressing in preseason action, but he’ll likely be a name that latches on with the practice squad.
RB (4): Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali, Adam Randall
The Ravens have almost always had a dominant rushing attack. They have high-end talent in Derrick Henry and depth across the board. Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali, and Adam Randall could all help in the receiving game and special teams. They’re lucky to have that.
Earlier in the offseason, you could’ve considered Ali a bubble guy, but seeing as Randall has yet to take many strides, Ali is expected to hold onto his spot for now.
WR (6): Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, Elijah Sarratt, LaJohntay Wester
Since the 2026 NFL Draft, the wide receiver room has looked this way. There’s no reason to change it now.
The depth here is considered relatively weak, as there’s not much proven talent. However, Ja’Kobi Lane’s insane summer is giving fans hope. Whether it be Lane, Devontez Walker, or Elijah Sarratt, someone needs to emerge, and the Ravens should let them duke it out.
TE (4): Mark Andrews, Matt Hibner, Josh Cuevas, Durham Smythe
This year, Baltimore will add a tight end to their active roster. They’ll go from three to four, shaking the fullback position for an extra blocking tight end. That blocking tight end will be Durham Smythe.
There’s pressure on the shoulders of rookies Matt Hibner and Josh Cuevas. They’re replacing two proven contributors in Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Thankfully, preseason has seen them hit some positive notes thus far.
OL (9): Ronnie Stanley, John Simpson, Ethan Pocic, Vega Ioane, Roger Rosengarten, Carson Vinson, Emery Jones Jr., Jovaughn Gwyn, Diego Pounds
This offensive line should have fans breathing easier. It’s still a question mark, but at least they have proven starters and a first-rounder in Vega Ioane this time around. While it may not be a high-caliber protection unit, the floor should be higher.
Maybe the biggest surprise of this roster prediction up to this point is cutting guard Andrew Vorhees in favor of undrafted tackle Diego Pounds.
Vorhees was a net negative in 2025 and has continued to struggle in the preseason. Pounds, on the other hand, has looked excellent in limited opportunities.
With Ronnie Stanley’s injury history, it might be worth keeping an extra tackle over an extra guard, too.
DL (6): Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Calais Campbell, John Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles, Rayshaun Benny
The biggest question mark here is Nnamdi Madubuike’s health. He’s off the PUP list and is checking off new milestones in his recovery every day. At this point, it feels like he’ll be on the active roster come time for Week 1.
Aeneas Peebles and Rayshaun Benny both make it in this prediction. The young duo is making its presence felt this summer, and it’s getting to the point where you can’t cut either of them. CJ Okoye and Broderick Washington become the odd men out in that battle.
EDGE (4): Trey Hendrickson, Mike Green, Zion Young, Tavius Robinson
This is where trends could be broken. This team usually keeps five pass rushers, and a lot of recent talk is surrounding whether Adisa Isaac makes it as the fifth pass rusher, or if it’s a guy like Ethan Burke or Kaimon Rucker. But what if it’s none of them?
The Ravens have more than enough versatility on defense if they’re looking to pressure the quarterback. The key here is Trenton Simpson. The former Clemson Tiger seems poised to be unleashed as a versatile piece under Minter, and he could do his best damage as an edge rusher. That’d lessen the need for a fifth guy in this room like Isaac.
LB (4): Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson, Jay Higgins
These are the faces you will almost certainly see on the field for Baltimore at linebacker. None of these guys are in danger of losing their job, and there’s not really another depth option pushing to make it five linebackers. This position should be set in stone.
CB (7): Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa, Chandler Rivers, Keyon Martin, Bilhal Kone
Jesse Minter’s experience as a defensive backs coach could sneak into the picture here. Baltimore has a load of talented cornerbacks, and many are just scratching the surface of what they could become.
It’s a group that has to prove themselves after a disgusting 2025 campaign, but you have to admit the ceiling is high. The starters are obvious, and backup options in T.J. Tampa, Chandler Rivers, and Keyon Martin are going to make the roster.
Bilhal Kone then becomes a young player that this team simply won’t want to lose, sneaking onto the team with one of the last remaining spots on the 53-man roster.
S (4): Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Jaylinn Hawkins, Keondre Jackson
Nothing needs to change here. The safeties will be a massive blessing for this defense. It might be the best unit in the NFL, and all four guys could truly contribute in 2026.
ST (3): Tyler Loop, Ryan Eckley, Nick Moore
Despite the Tyler Loop questions, there’s no competition for him right now. You can already start penciling in these guys for Baltimore’s special teams unit.
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