March 30, 2026, 6:19 a.m. ET

Teams that successfully build through the NFL draft typically suffer the greatest losses each spring in free agency. It’s impossible to pay. The Ravens have seen 12 key starters or contributors depart, including an All-Pro punter and a dynamic tight end. Baltimore plays the compensatory game better than most teams, and received a league-leading (Eagles, Steelers) four picks after seeing several key players switch teams in 2025.

While the roster is stacked with star power, several other players are not receiving enough local or national attention. Here are five underrated Ravens players entering the 2026 offseason, spotlighting lesser-known contributors who could take on larger roles for Baltimore moving forward.

RB Justice Hill

A key figure in Lamar Jackson’s offensive success, Hill (neck) missed seven games and only rushed 18 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns while catching 21 of 27 targets for 169 yards and one touchdown during 10 appearances in 2025. Hill also had seven kickoff returns for 188 yards. Hill won the backup running back job over Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali for the top change-of-pace role behind Derrick Henry, but he didn’t play after Week 12 due to a neck injury.

OL Roger Rosengarten

In 2024, Rosengarten earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team, alongside No. 5-overall pick Joe Alt of the Los Angeles Chargers. After some early career struggles, Rosengarten took over as the Ravens’ starting right tackle in Week 4 and finished ranked No. 39 at his position by Pro Football Focus (PFF). He had four sacks allowed in 488 pass blocking snaps. This season, Rosengarten’s 76.4 grade was 26th in the NFL, as he logged 1,014 snaps with three sacks allowed.

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A player who earned the right to be a full-time starter, the 30-year-old cornerback was solid under duress in 2025, and his 74.7 grade from PFF was 14th best in the NFL.

DB Keondre Jackson

Jackson, an undrafted standout out of Illinois State, carved out a meaningful role in Baltimore on special teams this season. Jackson saw one snap on defense, but logged 226 special teams snaps, logging a 90.8 grade from PFF, and 13 special teams tackles. The next step will be to earn key snaps in the secondary.

CB Nate Wiggins

Wiggins is a player who should be mentioned in elite discussions. Baltimore was 24th in total defense (354.5 ypg), including 30th in the NFL vs. the pass (247.9 ypg). Any improvement starts in the secondary, and Nate Wiggins is the unquestioned No. 1 cornerback on the roster. In his second NFL season, Wiggins finished with 76 tackles (57 solo), 3 INTs, and 14 PD. His 27 PD over his first two years tie for second both in franchise history and among his 2024 draft class.

Baltimore was 24th in total defense (354.5 ypg), including 30th in the NFL vs. the pass (247.9 ypg). Any improvement starts in the secondary, and Nate Wiggins is the unquestioned No. 1 cornerback on the roster. In his second NFL season, Wiggins finished with 76 tackles (57 solo), 3 INTs, and 14 PD. His 27 PD over his first two years tie for second both in franchise history and among his 2024 draft class.