Ravens 53-man roster prediction following the rookie minicamp

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The Baltimore Ravens are in Phase Three of their offseason workout program and will add 11 NFL Draft selections and 19 undrafted free agents to that training regimen. The current roster includes key veterans, new additions, and players battling for early positioning heading into OTAs scheduled for May 18-19, May 21, May 26-28, June 1-2, and June 4.

The mandatory minicamp will be held on June 9-11 before the team breaks until mid-July.

With OTAs quickly approaching, we're predicting Baltimore's 53-man roster following the NFL draft and ahead of July's training camp.

Quarterback: 3​

#8 Lamar Jackson

#5 Tyler Huntley

#12 Joe Fagnano

Comment:

Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are the obvious choices, and Baltimore has gone with two signal callers over the past few years, but they buck the trend, with Fagnano outperforming Diego Pavia for the final roster spot.

Running back: 4​

#22 Derrick Henry

#23 Adam Randall

#43 Justice Hill

#26 Rasheen Ali

Comments

New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle prefers to use a tight end in an H-Back role over the traditional fullback, meaning Baltimore will decide on carrying three or four running backs on the roster. Adam Randall offers more of a dual-threat versatility and could make things difficult for Rasheen Ali.

Wide receiver: 6​

#4 Zay Flowers

#7 Rashod Bateman

#6 Ja’Kobi Lane

#13 Elijah Sarratt

#81 Devontez Walker

#83 LaJohntay Wester

Comments:

The look and hierarchy of this group changed drastically after the Ravens selected two talented, accomplished wide receivers. The Ravens picked up Zay Flowers' $27.3 million fifth-year option after back-to-back Pro Bowls. Rashod Bateman is under contract through 2029 and has been the subject of trade talks following an injury-filled 2025 season. Devontez Walker is a touchdown machine but remains unproven heading into Year 3, and elite competition has joined the roster. LaJohntay Wester will return punts, ensuring his roster spot.

Tight end: 4​

#80 Durham Smythe

#85 Josh Cuevas

#88 Matthew Hibner

#89 Mark Andrews

Comments:

The Mark Andrews era will continue in Baltimore, after the Ravensagreed to terms on a three-year, $39.3 million extension with the franchise's all-time leading catcher. The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money. Andrews was slated to hit free agency this spring, but now, he'll remain, while Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar depart for the Giants and Chargers. The $13.1M average per year makes Andrews the sixth-highest-paid tight end by average annual value. The Ravens added veteran Durham Smythe in Free agency, and Baltimore again double-dipped at the position in the draft.

Offensive line: 10​

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Players on the roster:

#79 Ronnie Stanley

#76 John Simpson

#71 Vega Ioane

#72 Andrew Vorhees

#70 Roger Rosengarten

#51 Emery Jones Jr.

#71 Carson Vinson

#67 Corey Bullock

#63 Danny Pinter

#54 Jovaughn Gwyn

Comments:

In Round 1, Baltimore added Vega Ioane as a Day 1 starter at offensive guard. With three-time Pro Bowl Tyler Linderbaum in Las Vegas as the highest-paid center in NFL history, the Ravens chose not to draft a center. Former Maryland star and undrafted free agent Corey Bullock could be a player to watch, while Jovaughn Gwyn offers positional versatility. At guard, veteran John Simpson returns after spending his past two seasons with the New York Jets, while Eric DeCosta has raved about last year's third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. Andrew Vorhees returns. Baltimore's offensive tackles are solid starters, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten, but they only have 2025 fifth-round pick Carson Vinson and 2025 undrafted free agent Gerad Lichtenhan as reserves.

Defensive line: 5​

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Players on the roster:

#92 Nnamdi Madubuike

#99 Rayshaun Benny

#96 Broderick Washington --Among final cuts

#98 Travis Jones

#94 John Jenkins

#93 Aeneas Peebles

Comments:

Madubuike missed most of this season with a neck injury, and there was talk of a potential retirement. Still, a recent workout video has sparked optimism, even as the Ravens remain vague about his status in the off-season. Travis Jones, veteran John Jenkins, second-year sixth-round pick Aeneas Peebles, third-year former undrafted free agent C.J. Okoye, and second-year David Olajiga offer depth with training camp approaching. Broderick Washington could be a salary cap casualty.

Edge rusher: 4​

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Players on the roster:

#91 Trey Hendrickson

#9 Zion Young

#95 Tavius Robinson

#45 Mike Green

Comments:

Hendrickson is the big fish and the guy who'll close games out when the Ravens have a lead. Second-round pick Mike Green returns after posting 3.5 sacks in 2025, and 2023 fourth-round pick Tavius Robinson returns after dealing with injury but posting 4.5 sacks. Adisa Isaac and second-year Kaimon Rucker offer depth. The Ravens added Zion Young in the second round.

Inside linebacker: 4​

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Players on roster:

#0 Roquan Smith

#32 Trenton Simpson

#40 Teddye Buchanan (PUP List)

#49 Jay Higgins

LB Dominic DeLuca

Comments:

The 29-year-old Roquan Smith had another 100+ tackle season and is under contract for two more seasons. Still, the countdown has begun for when Baltimore moves on from the perennial Pro Bowl pick. Teddye Buchanan is coming off a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 15, while Trenton Simpson is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Jay Higgins IV and Carl Jones offer depth.

Cornerback: 6​

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Players on the roster:

#3 Chidobe Awuzie

#29 Chandler Rivers

#44 Marlon Humphrey

#2 Nate Wiggins

#27 T.J. Tampa

#31 Bilhal Kone

Comments:

Veteran Marlon Humphrey is on the roster and expected to have a prominent role despite his $26M cap hit. Nate Wiggins is entering his third year, and the Ravens re-signed Chidobe Awuzie. That's a solid trio when Humphrey is efficient. T.J. Tampa is entering his third season but has yet to play meaningful snaps on defense. In contrast, 2025 undrafted free agent Keyon Martin played critical snaps after Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam both suffered serious injuries during their rookie seasons. Veteran Amani Oruwariye and second-year Marquise Robinson offer practice squad depth. Chandler Rivers was added in the NFL draft.

Safety: 4​

Players on the roster:

#14 Kyle Hamilton

#24 Malaki Starks

#21 Jaylinn Hawkins

#39 Keondre Jackson

Comment:

After Ar'Darius Washington and Alohi Gilman both left in free agency, Baltimore added former Patriots defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins as the much-preferred third safety. Hawkins is a solid and efficient complement to the dynamic duo.

He'll join All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and last year's first-round pick Malaki Starks. Second-year undrafted free agent Keondre Jackson is a special teams standout who'll look to improve in coverage.

Long snapper: 1​

#46 Nick Moore

The Ravens signed veteran long snapper Nick Moore to a four-year extension in January, keeping him in Baltimore through the 2029 season.

Punter: 1​

#30 Ryan Eckley

Eckley arrives from Michigan State with a strong leg and the ability to control field position, traits that are critical in Baltimore's emphasis on special teams. His consistency and hang time give him an immediate chance to compete, especially in a system that values precision and situational awareness. In 2025, Eckley was named a second-team All-American by the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) and ESPN. He also earned third-team AP All-American honors. Eckley became the second Spartan to be recognized as the Big Ten Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year and received consensus first-team All-Big Ten accolades from the league’s coaches and media. Additionally, he was honored as a first-team All-Big Ten player by USA Today and the AP. Eckley led the FBS with an impressive punting average of 48.5 yards, which ranks as the second-best single-season average in Michigan State University history.

Kicker: 1​

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#33 Tyler Loop

Tyler Loop will return after missing a 44-yard game-winning field goal attempt in Pittsburgh, ending the Ravens' playoff hopes with a Week 18 loss to the Steelers. Overall, Loop, who was drafted in the sixth round last season, connected on 30 of his 34 field goal attempts. Loop's 88.2% conversion rate ranked fourth among rookie kickers over the past five seasons, trailing Cameron Dicker (95.5%), Brandon Aubrey (94.7%), and Cam Little (93.1%).

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster prediction following rookie minicamp

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