The Baltimore Ravens went into the 2025 NFL Draft looking to replenish key depth across multiple levels of their roster -- and while the team sits at 1-5, their rookie class has already shown flashes of what could become foundational pieces for the future.
Ravens' 2025 rookie class report
Round 1 (27th overall): S Malaki Starks, Georgia
An extremely athletic player and former triple-option quarterback in high school, Starks fits right into the Ravens’ defensive DNA.
You always know what you’re getting from Georgia defenders -- dynamic, instinctive, physical athletes -- and Starks has been exactly that. His ability to trigger downhill and finish plays through contact jumps off the screen, and when he flips his hips to run from number to number next to Kyle Hamilton, it’s easy to envision this pairing as one of the NFL’s premier safety duos for years to come.
Round 2 (59th overall): EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
Green hasn’t recorded a sack yet through six games, but the flashes are evident.
His bend, first-step quickness, and rush approach all point to future production once he adjusts to NFL-level competition. Right now, he’s functioning as a rotational piece at edge, but the snaps (251) are absolute there for him to continue to progress.
Round 3 (91st overall): OL Emery Jones Jr, LSU
Jones has yet to appear in a game this season after having shoulder surgery post NFL Combine, but his positional flexibility to play both tackle and guard gives Baltimore valuable depth up front.
As the season progresses and the offensive line continues to evolve, Jones is a name to watch for future snaps.
Round 4 (129th overall): LB Teddye Buchanan, Cal
A bright spot among the rookie linebackers league-wide, Buchanan’s emergence in the middle of Baltimore’s defense has been one of the fun stories of their early season.
True to the Ravens’ identity, he’s a physical downhill player with sharp instincts, an explosive trigger, and excellent one-on-one tackling ability. Buchanan was a riser during the pre-draft process, and he’s backed it up on Sundays.
Round 5 (141st overall): OT Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
At 6-foot-8 and 360 pounds, Vinson was one of the largest players in the entire 2025 class and the only HBCU prospect drafted.
He’s raw and hasn’t appeared in a game, but his physical traits are hard to ignore. If the metaphorical lightbulb clicks, similar to Daniel Faalele’s developmental arc a few years ago -- Vinson could carve out a role down the line, whether in Baltimore or elsewhere.
Round 6 (178th overall): CB Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
Kone’s rookie campaign was cut short before it began after tearing his ACL and MCL in the preseason opener. Before the injury, he’d impressed with his length, physicality, and ball production in college -- traits that flashed at the Senior Bowl. The Ravens will look forward to his return in 2026 as a potential rotational corner.
Round 6 (186th overall): K Tyler Loop, Arizona
Taking over for Justin Tucker is no easy task, but Loop has been steady through his first six games. While not perfect, he’s done enough to hold down the kicking duties for a team in transition making nine of his first 10 kicks in his career.
Round 6 (203rd overall): WR LaJohntay Wester, Colorado
One of the most electric rookies on Baltimore’s roster, Wester’s explosiveness has already made an impact.
Uncoverable in one-on-one drills at the Shrine Bowl, he’s translated that same short-area quickness to the league as an impact player on special teams. He’ll be a fun player to keep an eye on as his game continues to evolve.
Round 6 (210th overall): DT Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
Peebles doesn’t check every box from a size or length perspective, but the explosiveness and active hands are undeniable. He’s a disruptive, high-effort penetrator who fits Baltimore’s aggressive defensive style.
Round 6 (212th overall): CB Robert Longerbeam, Rutgers
Another preseason injury casualty, Longerbeam hasn’t seen action yet, but his competitiveness and versatility -- with the ability to play both nickel and outside corner -- give the Ravens another developmental defensive back to monitor for 2026.
Round 7 (243rd overall): G Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Dellinger was waived during final cuts and is currently on the Browns’ practice squad.
Overall, the Ravens’ 2025 rookie class has provided a mix of promise and patience. Starks looks like a hit in the secondary, Buchanan has brought physicality to the middle, and Wester has added legit juice to the return game.