The Baltimore Ravens made it through the toughest stage of the NFL summer. They trimmed their roster down to 53, parting ways with talented players and past contributors in the process.
Under Jesse Minter, things are expected to look much different. The end goal is finding playoff success, and with that, we'll need to see countless players bounce back from a team that disappointed in almost every facet in 2025.
In 2026, a turnaround seems poised to be in the cards. It’s a group that should be a playoff contender. There’s talent from top to bottom.
With that in mind, let’s rank this year’s 53-man roster from worst to best.
Baltimore Ravens 2026 53-man roster rankingÂ
Thank your lucky stars you made it
- 53. Andrew Vorhees
- 52. Rasheen Ali
Andrew Vorhees and Rasheen Ali snuck onto the roster. Neither appeared to be in great standing after the preseason, but they made it largely because of experience. That can be valuable in depth roles.
However, that doesn’t mean they’re good players. Vorhees was one of the worst players on Baltimore’s roster in 2025, and Ali has done next to nothing outside of being a decent specialist.
Undrafted preseason standouts
- 51. Joe Fagnano
- 50. Jay Higgins
- 49. Ethan Burke
Between Joe Fagnano and Ethan Burke this year, and Jay Higgins last year, the Ravens have had some talented undrafted free agents. These three were stars in the preseason.
They need to prove themselves, though. While the trio won’t have legitimate roles in 2026, they have to take advantage of the opportunities in practice to carve out a spot both now and in the future in Charm City.
Really, really needs to prove he can be a good special teamer
- 48. Tyler Loop
Tyler Loop has put his back against the wall. He hasn’t been good and has played perhaps some of his worst football in preseason. He’s lucky he didn’t have any competition, and really needs to prove he’s NFL-caliber to keep that competition off the team.
Could be a great special teamer
- 47. Ryan Eckley
On the other hand, Ryan Eckley looked amazing at times over the past month. He’s turned in booming punt after booming punt, with precision to match.
He has the potential to be the next great Ravens punter.
Very good special teamer
- 46. Nick Moore
With Loop and Eckley, there’s an unknown. For Nick Moore? You know what he’s going to bring to the field. He’s as reliable as it gets as a long snapper, and hopefully he can help mold Eckley and Loop into terrific special teamers.
Potential contributors with fewer eyes on them
- 45. Broderick Washington
- 44. Josh Cuevas
- 43. Carson Vinson
- 42. Durham Smythe
These guys aren’t directly in the spotlight. They’re buried on the depth chart. Still, there may be roles available to him.
Most notably, Broderick Washington fought for his roster spot this offseason, and actually made a strong case in preseason action. He may not see the snaps he used to have, but if he can tap back into the player he was when he signed an extension, he could be a contributor.
Ceiling is there, development needed
- 41. Elijah Sarratt
- 40. Matthew Hibner
- 39. Jovaughn Gwyn
- 38. Aeneas Peebles
- 37. Emery Jones Jr.
The ceilings are high in this section of the roster. Unfortunately, so are the floors.
Of this group, the Ravens need Jovaughn Gwyn to develop the most. There’s a realistic possibility he’s the team’s starting center, and although he’s a lower-tiered talent, training camp and preseason have shown a lot of flashes. He has the chance to skyrocket up this list by year’s end.
Has a role that could grow significantly
- 36. LaJohntay Wester
- 35. Trenton Simpson
- 34. Keyon Martin
- 33. Chandler Rivers
- 32. Devontez Walker
- 31. T.J. Tampa
Whether it be special teams or sporadic snaps with their respective units, these players will have a role this year. If things go well, though, they might see those limited roles grow significantly.
Chandler Rivers, T.J. Tampa, and Devontez Walker are the ones to watch. Wide receiver and cornerback are deep position rooms. The kicker is, most of it is potential-based, not pure talent-based. If that trio starts making plays, they’d likely see the reps to contribute in a bigger capacity.
The trustworthy backup
- 30. Tyler Huntley
It’s always hard to rank a backup quarterback. They’re usually backups for a reason. Tyler Huntley is a bit different, though.
Huntley is a reliable arm to turn to in the case of disaster. And after keeping Baltimore’s season alive last year, he deserved a good placing on this list.
Offseason superstar
- 29. Ja’Kobi Lane
Ja’Kobi Lane was quite possibly Baltimore’s best player in training camp. He looked like a superstar out there. Still, you have to stay level-headed and realize he’s a rookie.
The expectations are high for Lane, but as the apparent WR3, fans should lower those expectations a little bit.
Your presence is important, but can you make a bigger impact?
- 28. Keondre Jackson
- 27. John Jenkins
- 26. John Simpson
- 25. Justice Hill
- 24. Ethan Pocic
Guys like John Jenkins and Keondre Jackson have a speciality. They’ve made it known that they can contribute in one particular aspect of the game. For veterans John Simpson, Justice Hill, and Ethan Pocic, you know what you’re going to get from them.
They all made the roster and earned their stripes for a reason. The question will be: is their ceiling capped for 2026, or can they make a bigger impact?
Pass rushers who need to separate themselves
- 23. Zion Young
- 22. Tavius Robinson
- 21. Mike Green
One of these pass rushers must be the Robin to Trey Hendrickson’s Batman. Unfortunately, we really don’t know who.
Mike Green is an exciting, young player who still has a lot of developing to do. Zion Young is an energetic rookie looking to prove himself. Tavius Robinson is a versatile weapon who's never been anything outstanding.
They all can be good, but someone needs to be great.
Difference makers if everything goes according to plan
- 20. Teddye Buchanan
- 19. Rashod Bateman
Teddye Buchanan had an outstanding rookie campaign that was cut short due to an ACL tear—it’s fair to be concerned we may not see the same version of Buchanan. However, his recovery has been in the top 1%, and as long as it keeps going that way, he should continue trending up on this roster.
Injuries and a lost season give Rashod Bateman the benefit of the doubt. His ability as a deep threat and superb route-running chops are way too good to push far down these rankings. The hiring of offensive coordinator Declan Doyle could be the best thing that ever happened to him.
The talented veteran cluster
- 18. Jaylinn Hawkins
- 17. Mark Andrews
- 16. Chidobe Awuzie
- 15. Calais Campbell
Each player ranked here is one of those veterans who just does their job well. On defense, Jaylinn Hawkins, Chidobe Awuzie, and Calais Campbell all know the task at hand and do it well.
The outlier could end up being Mark Andrews. He’s been on a downward trajectory over the past couple of years. Regardless, he’s always been one of Lamar Jackson’s favorite targets and is consistent in the red zone. Like Bateman, Doyle could bring Andrews back to relevance.
The sky is the limit
- 14. Malaki Starks
- 13. Vega Ioane
This might be a bit bullish for both Malaki Starks and Vega Ioane, but when you receive relentless praise from draft experts, it’s hard not to put you so high.
Starks looked fine in a horrendous defensive scheme last season, and Jesse Minter could unlock him into becoming that star many watched at Georgia.
Ioane comes in carrying a ton of pressure to be a difference-maker at offensive guard. And in all honesty, preseason only boosted the hype surrounding him.
Players who need to showcase star potential
- 12. Marlon Humphrey
- 11. Roger Rosengarten
- 10. Nate Wiggins
- 9. Ronnie Stanley
- 8. Roquan Smith
2025 was a year full of disappointments. Except maybe Roger Rosengarten, the contributors here were at the forefront of that disappointment.
I want to believe the talent is still there with Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley, and Roquan Smith, and Baltimore’s coaching shift could put that talent back on full display. Unfortunately, they’re all getting older. It’s a make-or-break year for them.
As for Rosengarten and Nate Wiggins, they’re young players who will be trusted to take strides and become centerpieces on their sides of the football. They have plenty of time to grow, but if the Ravens want to win a Super Bowl, the time to blossom is now.
All-Pro ceiling
- 7. Travis Jones
- 6. Nnamdi Madubuike
- 5. Trey Hendrickson
- 4. Zay Flowers
Baltimore is blessed to have several All-Pro-caliber players. If they’re at their best, these four could sniff those conversations in 2026.
Travis Jones is one of the most underrated players in the sport, and with Nnamdi Madubuike on his way back, this team could have a game-wrecking defensive line. And they added Trey Hendrickson to that, too. That's dangerous.
Zay Flowers recently became a wealthy man. If you’re getting paid $140 million, you better be a top-five player on your team, and I believe he is. He finds a way to take another step every year, and this season may have All-Pro honors within reach.
You’d be #1 on a lot of teams
- 3. Derrick Henry
- 2. Kyle Hamilton
Superstars. That’s all there is to say about Derrick Henry and Kyle Hamilton. They’re unstoppable.
Hamilton is the best safety in the league, and Henry has had a strong case as the best running back in the league for what feels like forever. They’re superpowers that the Ravens are extremely lucky to have.
…they just can’t be #1.
Lamar Jackson
- 1. Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson. Enough said.
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