Even after signing five outside free agents and re-signing two of their own, the Baltimore Ravens still have only 56 players on their roster. That means between now and early May, they’ll be bringing in or bringing back 34 players to fill out their 90-man offseason roster.
In other words, this week’s depth chart could look dramatically different than the one we’ll revisit the week after the draft.
Yet, a position-by-position look at where the Ravens currently stand gives you a better idea of what they have and, better yet, what they still need.
Along the offensive and defensive lines and at tight end, the Ravens are still at least one starter short. In positions such as wide receiver and cornerback, they could use another starting-caliber player, but they also like their projected starters at both spots.
Then, there are positions such as running back and safety where the Ravens could line up and play right now with what they currently have and feel pretty good about it.
Quarterback
Starter: Lamar Jackson
Top backup: Tyler Huntley
Still need: Developmental quarterback/camp arm
Re-signing Huntley and moving on from Cooper Rush eliminated any drama here. The Ravens will still add one or two quarterbacks to their roster in the coming weeks, but it would be a surprise if they used a significant amount of salary-cap space or an early-to-mid-round draft pick to do it.
They’re always looking for the next developmental quarterback, so taking a flier on Day 3 of the draft is conceivable.
Tyler Huntley led the Ravens to victories in both of his starts last season. (Michael Reaves / Getty Images)
Running back
Starter: Derrick Henry
Top backup: Justice Hill
Depth: Rasheen Ali
Still need: Competition for Ali for the No. 3 running back job, depth
The Ravens opting not to tender Keaton Mitchell a contract suggests they are content with Hill and Ali as their No. 2 and 3 running backs. It also opens up the possibility that they could draft one, which would make sense given where Henry and Hill are in their careers and with their contracts.
Either way, they’ll likely want at least five running backs on their roster heading into training camp.
Wide receiver
Starters: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman
Top backup: Devontez Walker
Depth: LaJohntay Wester, Dayton Wade, Cornelius Johnson
Still need: A potential starter or No. 3 receiver, depth
DeAndre Hopkins and Tylan Wallace remain free agents, and the Ravens have yet to do anything to solidify this position group. They also haven’t traded Bateman despite the annual offseason speculation.
The Ravens should have designs on giving Walker an opportunity to earn a significant role, but that doesn’t mean they don’t still need to add here. Bringing in a reasonably priced, productive veteran and taking a swing at at least one receiver in the draft seems like the appropriate plan.
Tight end
Starter: Mark Andrews
Top backup: Durham Smythe
Depth: Lucas Scott (fullback/tight end)
Still need: A No. 2 tight end, depth
Smythe was signed to be the Charlie Kolar replacement for the blocking tight end role, but the Ravens still haven’t settled on an Isaiah Likely replacement.
This is a draft loaded with tight ends, and the Ravens are known to double-dip in addressing the position. This would be an appropriate year to do it. Another receiving threat at tight end to take some pressure off Andrews feels like a must.
Offensive line
Starters: Ronnie Stanley (left tackle), John Simpson (left guard), Danny Pinter (center), Emery Jones Jr. (right guard), Roger Rosengarten (right tackle)
Top backups: Andrew Vorhees, Jovaughn Gwyn, Carson Vinson
Depth: Corey Bullock, Jared Penning, Gerad Lichtenhan
Still need: Starting center, starting guard candidate, swing tackle competition
There’s still a lot of uncertainty here, and that starts at the center position after the Ravens were outbid by the Las Vegas Raiders for Tyler Linderbaum. Pinter, Gwyn and Bullock will be competing for reserve jobs this summer. But right now, they’re all the Ravens have when it comes to center options.
Despite signing Simpson, the Ravens could still look to add another starting guard, which would give Jones another year to develop in what’s a new position for him. It could also make him a potential competitor with Vinson for the swing tackle role. The Ravens will likely draft at least two offensive linemen.
Interior defensive line
Starters: Nnamdi Madubuike, Travis Jones, Broderick Washington
Top backups: John Jenkins, Aeneas Peebles
Depth: C.J. Okoye, David Olajiga
Still need: Another starter, depth
Beyond the whole Maxx Crosby fallout and Trey Hendrickson pivot, the most surprising Ravens development in free agency is that they haven’t added to their interior defensive line. There is still plenty of uncertainty with Madubuike, who missed most of last season with a neck injury. Washington remains a potential salary-cap cut, although the Ravens may want him to get fully healthy first.
Depending on the status of Madubuike and Washington, Baltimore could still need two starters here, plus a depth piece. It would be hard to accomplish all that in the draft, so at some point, the Ravens will need to pursue a veteran.
Outside linebacker
Starters: Trey Hendrickson, Mike Green
Top backups: Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac
Depth: Kaimon Rucker, Carl Jones Jr.
Still need: Rotational edge rusher
Even after bringing in Hendrickson, there’s still a sense that the Ravens will look to add another impactful edge rusher. That probably reflects the uncertainty around Isaac, the 2024 third-round pick who has played just four games in two seasons and has yet to register an NFL sack.
There are a number of veterans still available on the free-agent market who could probably get a team six to eight sacks. The Ravens also will likely take another swing at the position in the draft, although that approach hasn’t produced the desired results in recent years.
Inside linebacker
Starters: Roquan Smith, Teddye Buchanan
Top backup: Trenton Simpson
Depth: Jay Higgins IV
Still need: More competition
There have been questions about who will play the weak-side linebacker spot alongside Smith since Patrick Queen departed two years ago. Buchanan improved throughout his rookie season, which ended with a significant knee injury. Simpson also made strides in 2025. Higgins impressed last summer in making the team as an undrafted free agent.
The Ravens do need to draft or sign someone, but they’re probably not looking at weak-side linebacker as a three-down position, so they needn’t invest a premium asset in it.
Cornerback
Starters: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins
Top backups: Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa
Depth: Keyon Martin, Bilhal Kone, Robert Longerbeam, Amani Oruwariye, Marquise Robinson
Still need: Depth
The Ravens could be fine here with the return of Awuzie and the interest in giving younger corners an opportunity. However, they have had an awfully hard time keeping cornerbacks healthy. Awuzie has battled injuries in recent years, and Kone and Longerbeam both missed all of last season because of summer injuries.
You can never have enough corners, which is why the Ravens will probably try to add to this group with a late free-agent signing or mid-round draft pick.
Safety
Starters: Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks
Top backup: Jaylinn Hawkins
Depth: Keondre Jackson
Still need: Competition
The Ravens prioritized adding a No. 3 safety, which will allow head coach Jesse Minter to move Hamilton around and use him as a chess piece. They are excited about Hawkins, who is essentially considered a starter with how much Baltimore figures to utilize three-safety looks.
Keondre Jackson proved to be a dynamic special teams player last year, so he’s certainly in good shape to earn a roster spot. The Ravens need a few more bodies here.
Specialists
Kicking battery: Tyler Loop (kicker), Nick Moore (long snapper)
Still need: A punter, competition for Loop
A year after drafting Loop, the Ravens will probably be in the market for a punter when Day 3 of the draft gets underway next month. Jordan Stout departed in free agency, leaving a void.
The Ravens also need to decide whether they want to bring in another kicker to challenge Loop, who is coming off an uneven rookie season.