The Baltimore Ravens capped off an outstanding preseason with a 30-3 win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday. It was a complete game from end to end, and many fringe-roster players enjoyed strong days in a fight to make the 53-man roster.
NFL teams must cut down their roster to 53 players by Tuesday, meaning Saturday’s game was the last chance for many to impress their coaching staff. Here is the final 53-man roster prediction for the Ravens before the regular season.
Final 53-man roster prediction
Quarterback (2): Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush
Cooper Rush finally looked like the elite backup quarterback the Ravens thought they were getting when they signed him in March. He diced up the Commanders, completing all five of his passing attempts for 59 yards. Every competitive team needs a great backup quarterback, and Rush appears to be that, as he continues to adjust to Baltimore’s offense.
Running Back (5): Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, Rasheen Ali, Patrick Ricard
There was speculation that Rasheen Ali could be traded, but it appears he has a home with the Ravens in 2025. Head Coach John Harbaugh highlighted that the team is looking to keep four running backs last week, and Ali deserves to be one of those four.
He was dynamic on the ground in Week 3, rushing for 36 yards on nine carries, and making three receptions for 13 yards. The 24-year-old is a speed threat, and he could utilize that on special teams as a kick returner.
Harbaugh's four could include fullback Patrick Ricard, but Ali certainly made enough plays to be on the roster.
Wide Receiver (6): Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devontez Walker, LaJohntay Wester
This is another position group that remains the same coming out of the preseason finale. Only Devontez Walker and LaJohntay Wester suited up for the game of the six listed here, and they both made plays where they needed to in order to earn the coaching staff’s trust.
Everyone knows Wester will be the punt returner, but he is looking to carve out a role with the offense, too. He made two catches for 28 yards, showcasing his speed and elusiveness in the open field. For Walker, he did not see much action on offense, but he made a couple of plays on special teams coverage.
Tight End (3): Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar
The tight end position could face a weird start to the season with Isaiah Likely injured for now, but he should return quickly. Regardless, Charlie Kolar has flashed the potential to take on a more substantial role, and he will likely get that opportunity in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills.
Barring any setback to Likely’s recovery, this will once again be the tight end trio for the Ravens heading into 2025.
Offensive Line (9): Ronnie Stanley, Andrew Vorhees, Tyler Linderbaum, Daniel Faalele, Roger Rosengarten, Joe Noteboom, Ben Cleveland, Corey Bullock, Carson Vinson
The starting five on the offensive line is officially set, and it appears likely that the team will keep nine players on the line. With only room for four backups, versatility will become a huge factor in deciding which linemen make the roster.
Guard Ben Cleveland and rookie tackle Carson Vinson are seemingly guaranteed spots, and tackle Joe Noteboom and center Corey Bullock should take the last two slots. They both offer versatility–Noteboom playing everywhere on the o-line except for center, and Bullock playing everywhere on the interior.
Defensive Line (5): Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington Jr., John Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles
The Ravens could keep a light stack on the defensive line coming out of the preseason, as they look to make room for their talented undrafted rookies at other positions. The five here all deserve spots, and veteran Brent Urban should quickly return to Baltimore's practice squad.
Unfortunately, this means the end of the road for C.J. Ravenell and C.J. Okoye for now, but there is hope that both could make it to the practice squad.
EDGE (5): Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, David Ojabo
David Ojabo has shown all preseason that he can get into the backfield in a hurry. He did it again against the Commanders, finding his way through traffic for a huge fourth-down tackle for loss on Washington running back Jeremy McNichols that gave the Ravens the ball back.
Still, you want to see Ojabo do a better job at shedding blocks. It was another play where he came in unblocked, and while he gives offenses little time to react with his burst, he has struggled discarding blocks consistently throughout his time in Baltimore.
Linebackers (4): Roquan Smith, Trenton Simpson, Teddye Buchanan, Jake Hummel
Trenton Simpson looked sharp on Saturday. He made two plays that led to turnovers, tipping a Sam Hartman pass that found its way into the arms of Jalyn Armour-Davis and forcing a fumble that was recovered by Malik Hamm. Both takeaways led to points.
The final spot here comes down between Jake Hummel and Jay Higgins, and Hummel comes out with the spot in this prediction. Hummel has the game experience against the starters and is dominant on special teams. Higgins, while a defensive playmaker throughout the preseason, may not have space to sneak onto the roster. The Ravens can only hope he makes it to the practice squad.
Cornerback (7): Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, Chidobe Awuzie, Jalyn Armour-Davis, T.J. Tampa, Keyon Martin
After seeing their recent signings of Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie experience nagging injuries in training camp, Harbaugh and company needed to see Jalyn Armour-Davis and T.J. Tampa take it to another level. They both did that. Armour-Davis had an interception and two pass deflections, and while it did not count due to a penalty, Tampa had a nice play to locate the football and knock it away on a deep pass intended for former Raven Chris Moore.
Undrafted rookie corner Keyon Martin sneaks onto the roster after back-to-back big-time showings. He took an interception back for six against the Commanders and continued to be a monster downhill against the run after a safety last week against the Dallas Cowboys. He earned a spot.
Safety (4): Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, Sanoussi Kane, Reuben Lowery
The safeties seem to be set in stone. Beau Brade is clearly the odd man out, getting snaps at nickel on Saturday. Reuben Lowery also came out of the game rather early, which means he likely secured his spot on the 53-man roster. Sanoussi Kane once again got the start and seems to have comfortably locked up a role in Baltimore.
Special Teams (3): Tyler Loop, Jordan Stout, Nick Moore
This is officially the special teams unit in 2025. Rookie kicker Tyler Loop is leaving no doubts about him taking over for Justin Tucker, putting an exclamation point on his preseason showing with a 61-yard field goal made with plenty of room to spare.