Taken in the third round (88th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Nicholls State, Lardarius Webb overcame lower-division obscurity with elite top-end speed and natural ball skills. Over nine seasons in Maryland, Webb evolved into one of the most reliable and versatile defensive backs in franchise history, transitioning from a dynamic return man and lockdown boundary corner to a dependable deep safety.

Webb was a versatile athlete known for his quick footwork and rapid recovery. Early in his career, he thrived as a press-man cornerback who could mirror the league's fastest receivers and provided a game-changing burst on kick returns. As injuries changed his physical abilities later in his career, Webb used his sharp football IQ to adapt by moving into the slot and later returning to free safety, helping him stay impactful for Baltimore's defense.

Webb first gained attention in his 2009 rookie season as a kickoff returner, notably with a 95-yard touchdown return against Denver, before a torn ACL ended his year prematurely. He recovered well in 2010, becoming an important part of Baltimore's secondary.

His standout campaign came in 2011, where he served as a key shutdown corner. Webb started all 16 games, tallying 67 tackles, five interceptions, 20 pass defenses, and scoring a punt return touchdown. In Baltimore's playoff run that winter, he added three more interceptions, ending the year with eight total takeaways and solidifying his status as one of the league's premier cover corners.

Webb started the 2012 championship season strongly, but tragedy struck in Week 6 when he tore his ACL against Dallas, ending his season. Although he couldn’t play in the postseason or the Super Bowl, Webb remained a vital part of the secondary and earned his Super Bowl XLVII ring with his teammates.

Demonstrating remarkable resolve, Webb returned in 2013 to play all 16 games, tallying 74 tackles and 22 pass deflections. Facing age and injury wear, he willingly converted to safety late in his career, giving Baltimore critical flexibility through the 2017 season.

Webb played his entire nine-year NFL career (2009–2017) exclusively as a Raven, appearing in 127 regular-season games (84 starts) while accumulating 467 total tackles, 15 interceptions, 91 pass deflections, 5.0 sacks, and two special teams touchdowns.

Jermaine Lewis, a local product of the University of Maryland, was chosen in the fifth round (153rd overall) and became an explosive dual-threat player for Baltimore. With exceptional speed and fearless instincts as both a wide receiver and return specialist, Lewis proved to be one of the franchise’s most versatile playmakers, offering Baltimore’s offense and special teams a burst of instant energy.

Lewis turned lack of stature (5’ 7”) into an open-field advantage. Possessing elite 4.3 speed, twitchy acceleration, and razor-sharp cutback ability, he erased angles for coverage teams the moment he caught the ball. Lined up at receiver, he blew past cornerbacks on deep post routes; on punt and kickoff returns, his patient setup behind wall blocks and decisive burst made him a constant threat to score from anywhere on the field.

Lewis became the top return specialist in professional football during the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 1997, he led the NFL in punt return average with an impressive 15.6 yards per return, also catching 42 passes for 648 yards and six touchdowns. His performance improved in 1998, earning his first Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro selections after posting 784 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, and two punt return touchdowns.

His dominance in returns persisted as he led the NFL with two punt return touchdowns in 1998 and 2000. In 2001, Lewis had an outstanding season, leading the league with 519 punt return yards and accumulating 1,039 kickoff return yards, earning his second Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro distinctions.

Lewis’ iconic moment for Baltimore came during Super Bowl XXXV, the game's biggest stage. In the third quarter, after the Giants reduced Baltimore's lead to 17–7 with a kickoff return TD, Lewis responded immediately. He caught the next kickoff, dashed through a gap, and returned it 84 yards for a touchdown, instantly halting New York's comeback and sealing the game. He finished with 152 all-purpose yards and a TD, capping the franchise's first Super Bowl victory. 

After a salary-cap squeeze following the 2001 season, Baltimore left Lewis unprotected in the 2002 NFL Expansion Draft, where he was picked sixth overall by the Houston Texans.

Lewis generated 8,001 all-purpose yards—a franchise record that stood for years—and scored 23 total touchdowns (17 receiving, six punt returns). His six career punt return touchdowns remain the benchmark for Baltimore special teams play.

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After establishing himself as one of the league's top centers across eleven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Matt Birk joined the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent in 2009. Bringing veteran intelligence and elite pre-snap protection calls to a young offense, Birk served as the offensive line's central brain during a highly successful four-year window.

The Harvard graduate served as a key technician on the line, well regarded for his precise pre-snap calls and recognition of the defensive front. Birk was adept at coordinating Baltimore's blocking strategies to counter complex AFC North blitzes. As his athleticism waned late in his career, he relied on technique and good communication to keep stability for young quarterback Joe Flacco.

Birk's career reached its ultimate peak during the 2012 postseason. He started all four playoff games, anchoring an offensive line that allowed just six sacks throughout the postseason run while paving the way for Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce.

In his final NFL game, Birk started at center in Super Bowl XLVII, helping Baltimore secure a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Having captured his first Super Bowl ring, Birk officially announced his retirement shortly after the championship, concluding his 15-year career on top.

Notably, Birk also won the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2011.

Ben Grubbs was brought to Baltimore as a first-rounder (29th overall from Auburn) as an immediate centerpiece for General Manager Ozzie Newsome’s physical offensive rebuild. Stepping onto an offensive line that prioritized ground-and-pound power, Grubbs quickly established himself as a durable, dependable anchor on the interior.

Grubbs transitioned from playing defensive line early in his college career to becoming an elite offensive guard. As a rookie in 2007, he filled in at right guard, starting 12 games and earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. The following season, in 2008, Grubbs made a permanent shift to left guard. Opposite Marshal Yanda at right guard, Grubbs served as a primary pull-blocker in Baltimore’s man-blocking and power-running schemes.

Between 2008 and 2010, Grubbs played in all 48 regular-season games for the Ravens, consistently offering interior pass protection for rookie quarterback Joe Flacco and creating running lanes for Willis McGahee and Ray Rice. During this period, the Ravens reached the playoffs three years in a row, with Grubbs starting in every postseason game.

In 2011, Grubbs capped his Baltimore tenure with a career-best season during his contract year. Despite missing six games because of a toe injury, he rejoined as a starter for 10 regular-season games and performed at an elite level, contributing to Baltimore's rushing attack of 1,996 yards (4.3 yards per carry) with minimal interior pressure. His outstanding performance led to his first Pro Bowl selection.

After the 2011 season, Grubbs left as a free agent to join the New Orleans Saints, where he earned a second Pro Bowl selection in 2013 before finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Across five seasons in Baltimore (2007–2011), Grubbs appeared in 74 regular-season games (70 starts) and made 9 playoff starts.