The Baltimore Ravens are nearing a critical 2026 campaign. They’re in dire need of a bounce-back, and perhaps no position needs that more than the cornerbacks, as they’ve significantly underperformed.
That’s what makes this offseason’s battle at that position so important. It’s one of the deeper groups on the roster, but most of the depth is strictly potential-based. Starters in Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, and Chidobe Awuzie are going to need some help, so a couple of the young corners must take a leap. Maybe Marquise Robinson could become one of those guys.
Robinson is among the biggest dark horses in the cornerback fight. After missing the active roster in his rookie campaign, he’ll get another chance with a new coaching staff. While there’s even more depth this time around, everyone’s on an even playing field. He could really flip the corner race on its head with a strong summer.
Marquise Robinson could make Baltimore Ravens’ cornerback decision even tougher
Marquise Robinson is a longshot to make the 53-man roster in 2026. He impressed in last year’s preseason, but even with injuries to 2025 sixth-round picks Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam, he failed to crack the active roster. Now, both Kone and Longerbeam are returning to full health, which will undoubtedly make Robinson’s future in Charm City gloomy.
However, Robinson turned some heads last year. He kept himself on the team’s radar during camp, and was fairly impressive throughout the preseason slate. The 24-year-old was eventually stashed on the practice squad, and following the 2026 campaign, he was one of eight players signed to a reserve/future contract. This upcoming season, he has an opportunity to rewrite history, and he started out on the right foot in Baltimore’s offseason program.
Robinson has showcased his physicality on the boundary, flashing the ability to blanket opposing wide receivers downfield and crowd throwing lanes. That’s something that the Ravens could use more of at cornerback.
A lot of Baltimore’s depth at corner is also smaller-framed guys who will likely be best utilized in the slot. Robinson’s biggest competition will be the likes of T.J. Tampa and Kone. Tampa is pretty much guaranteed a spot, and although Kone probably has the upper hand, too, it’s not exactly a guarantee. He was only a sixth-round pick after all, so if Robinson gets on better terms with Jesse Minter and company, and Kone’s injury takes a toll on him, then the door might be slightly cracked open for Robinson.
There’s also a conversation to be had about what the Ravens will prioritize at cornerback. Chandler Rivers, Keyon Martin, and Robert Longerbeam are all fighting for backup reps in the slot. With Marlon Humphrey, Kyle Hamilton, and Jaylinn Hawkins contributing there, as well, there could be reason to cut bait with one or more of those guys in favor of a player like Robinson, who’s more boundary-focused.
Overall, there remains an unlikely possibility that Robinson makes the team coming out of preseason. There’s an open competition within his position group, though, and he’s already proven he can hang on the outside. If he continues to show out on special teams and plays strong defense, there could be some uncomfortable conversations to be had.
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