Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  We are pleased to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 Baltimore Ravens.

As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following: 

1.  Duration and Impact.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Advanced Statistics.

4.  Playoff performance.

5. Their respective legacy on the team.

6. How successful the team was when he was there.

7. Respecting the era in which they played.

Criteria 1-4 will make up the lion’s share of the algorithm.  Please note that we have implemented this for the first time.  This has changed the rankings all throughout the board.

Last year, the Ravens had a horrible start and struggled to get back into the thick of the playoff race.  They failed to advance, finishing 8-9, but the team was still loaded with talent, with four new entrants and four elevations.

As always, we present our top five, which saw a change at the list’s top tier.

1. Ray Lewis 
2. Ed Reed
3. Jonathan Ogden
4. Lamar Jackson
5. Terrell Suggs

You can find the complete list here:

Within the top five, Quarterback Lamar Jackson moved up from #5 to #4.   A Super Bowl is what will likely be needed in the next two years to move him into the top three.

Cornerback Marlon Humphrey moved to #11 from #14.

Offensive Lineman Ronnie Stanley rocketed to #13 from #19.

Defensive star Roquan Smith went from #26 to #16.

Tight End Mark Andrews exploded to #18 from #30.

The highest new entry is Safety Kyle Hamilton.  The three-time Pro Bowl Selection debuts at #29.

Center Tyler Linderbaum, who, like Hamilton, is a three-time Pro Bowler, enters the list at #31.

Running Back Derrick Henry explodes on the list at #37.

The fourth new entrant is Wide Receiver Zay Flowers.  He debuts at #50.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Winning the Rimington Trophy as college football’s top center, Tyler Linderbaum from Iowa was selected 25th overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Linderbaum arrived in Baltimore with high expectations and immediately fulfilled them. Stepping directly into the starting lineup as a rookie, he quickly established himself as the anchor of the Ravens' offensive line, providing elite protection and run-blocking leverage for Baltimore’s explosive offense.

Linderbaum, standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 305 pounds, beautifully challenges traditional size concerns with his incredible athleticism, leverage, and core strength. With a background in elite high school wrestling, he skillfully uses quick hand movements and remarkable flexibility to sink his hips, hold his ground against heavy 330-pound nose tackles, and maintain control during interior plays. What truly sets him apart is his impressive open-field agility—he bursts out of his stance with energy, expertly pulling around the edge or climbing to the second level to block linebackers and create downfield opportunities.

Linderbaum made a fantastic impact during his first year in 2022, earning All-Rookie honors by starting every game and demonstrating himself as one of the best run-blocking centers in the league. He continued to shine in 2023, earning his first Pro Bowl selection while leading an offensive line that topped the NFL in rushing yards and secured the AFC’s top seed.

His steady growth kept going into 2024 and 2025, with Linderbaum impressively earning his third straight Pro Bowl and finally adding All-Pro honors. Over his first four seasons, he really became a master at reading the line of scrimmage, quickly adjusting to blitzes and helping ensure smooth plays in both running and passing games.

Entering the 2026 season as a key part of the team, Linderbaum truly proves he's among the best at inside offensive line. With over 60 regular-season games under his belt as a reliable starter, his blend of wrestling-trained balance, quickness on the open field, and smart pre-snap reads make him the vital cornerstone of Baltimore's front five for many seasons ahead.