Top 50 Baltimore Ravens
You have to feel for the city of Cleveland when you discuss the Baltimore Ravens.You know the story. Cleveland Browns owner, Art Modell, relocated the team to Baltimore in 1996, and as part of the settlement with the city of Cleveland, the history and logo of the Browns remained in Northern Ohio. This renders for historical (and our) purposes a franchise that has a history dating back to 1996, and any activities before that are not relevant to our list.
The Baltimore Ravens accomplished what the original (and current) incarnation has failed to do. They are two-time Super Bowl Champions (XXXV and XLVII) and fit in just fine in the AFC North, one of the most bruising divisions in the National Football League.
This list is up to the end of the 2024 regular season.
Note: Football lists are based on an amalgamation of tenure, traditional statistics, advanced statistics, playoff statistics, and post-season accolades.
Who else could be number one?Ray Lewis, selected 26th overall in the 1996 NFL Draft—the second pick in Ravens history after Jonathan Ogden—did more than just play for the team; he defined it. Coming out of Miami as an undersized middle linebacker, Lewis brought exceptional sideline-to-sideline speed, sharp instincts, and a contagious, fierce energy that shaped Baltimore's defensive reputation for…
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Drafted 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft from the University of Miami, Ed Reed quickly established himself in Baltimore by elevating defensive back play into an artful psychological strategy. Partnering with middle linebacker Ray Lewis, Reed became a key part of one of the most formidable defensive units in modern football, redefining the free safety role from a primarily…
When the Baltimore Ravens selected UCLA offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden fourth overall in the 1996 NFL Draft, general manager Ozzie Newsome made a decision that generated debate among local fans. Although running back Lawrence Phillips was still available, high drafting of offensive linemen was uncommon in the mid-90s. Newsome adhered to his "best player available" strategy and chose Ogden, making…
Lamar Jackson was selected 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft after Ozzie Newsome traded back into the first round. He arrived in Baltimore with high expectations and a distinctive skill set. When veteran Joe Flacco was injured midway through Jackson's rookie season, the Louisville Heisman winner stepped in, finishing with a 6-1 record and becoming the youngest quarterback in…
Drafted 10th overall from Arizona State in the 2003 NFL Draft, Terrell Suggs came to Baltimore armed with impressive length, quickness, and a fierce attitude. He joined a formidable defense led by Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, and quickly became a key part of Charm City's intimidating identity. Known as "T-Sizzle," he didn’t just fit in—he became its most vocal…
Taken in the third round (86th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft from Iowa, Marshal Yanda entered the league with a blue-collar work ethic and a rugged, physical playing style. While left tackle Jonathan Ogden set the gold standard for Baltimore line play in the 1990s and 2000s, Yanda stepped in to become the unquestioned engine of the Ravens' front…
When the Baltimore Ravens selected Haloti Ngata 12th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Oregon, they were not looking for a stats-chasing finesse lineman. They wanted a massive, immovable anchor around which a defense could operate. Across his nine seasons with the Ravens, Ngata delivered exactly that, bringing rare athletic movement to a 340-pound frame and providing the…
Selected 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Delaware, Joe Flacco was thrown straight into the fire as a rookie under new head coach John Harbaugh. Bringing a towering frame, elite arm strength, and a quiet demeanor to the Baltimore huddle, Flacco stabilized a position that had been a revolving door since the franchise's inception, leading the Ravens…
Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2012, Justin Tucker entered training camp needing to beat out veteran Billy Cundiff for a roster spot. He didn't just win the job; he kicked off one of the most dominant individual runs at any position in modern NFL history, elevating placekicking from a nerve-wracking gamble into an absolute mathematical…
Chris McAlister, drafted 10th overall in 1999 from Arizona, joined Baltimore with ideal size, exceptional speed, and strong confidence, fitting perfectly into the secondary. Playing opposite Duane Starks and supported by safety Rod Woodson, he became a true shutdown cornerback, capable of isolating the opponent's primary receiver, which enabled defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis to generate pressure upfront. McAlister had a…
Drafted 16th overall in 2017 after winning a national title at Alabama under Nick Saban, Marlon Humphrey joined Baltimore with high hopes. Instead of immediately starting, he spent his rookie year learning defensive schemes behind veterans Jimmy Smith and Brandon Carr, before eventually becoming the key player in the secondary. Humphrey brought a distinctive combination of speed, boundary press skills,…
Selected fourth overall in the 1997 NFL Draft from Florida State, Peter Boulware joined the Ravens as a dynamic edge rusher, aimed at energizing a young franchise. Playing alongside Ray Lewis in the front seven, Boulware utilized explosive speed to establish himself as the team's primary edge defender and laid the foundation for the aggressive defenses that came after. Boulware…
Selected sixth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame—the first offensive lineman off the board—Ronnie Stanley was tasked with stepping directly into the starting left tackle role for Baltimore. While draft-day comparisons to past legends created high expectations, Stanley steadily answered the bell, proving to be a reliable blindside pass protector for nearly a decade. Stanley blends…
Drafted fifth overall in 2000 from Tennessee, Jamal Lewis was brought to Baltimore as the primary running back. With a unique blend of 240-pound power and track speed, Lewis established a strong rushing identity for the franchise, leading the offense during a championship period focused on a dominant defense. Lewis was a formidable power runner who wore down defenses through…
Taken 17th overall in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Alabama—fresh off an SEC Defensive Player of the Year campaign and a BCS National Championship—C.J. Mosley entered the league with massive expectations. Step-for-step, he filled the void in the middle of Baltimore's front seven, bringing immediate stability, elite tackling, and pre-snap communication to the defense. Mosley…
The Chicago Bears picked eighth overall in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Roquan Smith, from Georgia, proved himself as a top-tier interior linebacker from the start. After a successful early period with Chicago, contract talks stalled before 2022. Sensing his wish for a new beginning, the Bears traded Smith to Baltimore halfway through the 2022 season—an move…
Selected in the second round (55th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Rutgers, Ray Rice stepped into Baltimore's backfield as a compact, versatile running back. At 5 feet 8 inches and 206 pounds, he possessed a low center of gravity, leverage, and elite lateral agility that made him an ideal fit for Cam Cameron’s zone-stretching offense. Rice exhibited…
Taken in the third round (86th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma, Mark Andrews arrived in Baltimore alongside first-round quarterback Lamar Jackson. That collegiate pass-catcher quickly translated his seam-stretching speed and soft hands to the professional level, developing into Jackson's most trusted security blanket and one of the premier tight ends in football. Andrews plays with a…
Signed by Baltimore in 1998 after a decade-defining career in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, Rod Woodson joined Maryland as a seasoned veteran transitioning into A new role. Transitioning from an elite boundary cornerback to a free safety, Woodson utilized his renowned instincts and speed to significantly enhance Baltimore's secondary, acting as the veteran leader during one of the most dominant…
