Projecting Ravens' depth chart after 2026 draft, UDFA signings

Running back:

Starter: #22 Derrick Henry

2nd: #23 Adam Randall

3rd: #43 Justice Hill

4th: #26 Rasheen Ali

Adam Randall is Derrick Henry and Justice Hill all rolled in one, and we predict a shocking shakeup at the position No. 2 spot.

Wide receiver:

Starter: #4 Zay Flowers

Starter: #7 Rashod Bateman

4th: #6 Ja'Kobi Lane

Starter: #13 Elijah Sarratt

5th: #81 Devontez Walker

6th: #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, while Cornelius Johnson and Dayton Wade are likely to have roles on the practice squad.

Tight end:

3rd: #80 Durham Smythe

4th: #85 Josh Cuevas

2nd: #88 Matthew Hibner

Starter: #89 Mark Andrews

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:

LT: #79 Ronnie Stanley

LG: #76 John Simpson

RG: #71 Vega Ioane

Backup Guard: #72 Andrew Vorhees

RT: #70 Roger Rosengarten

Backup Guard: #51 Emery Jones Jr.

Backup tackle: #71 Carson Vinson

Starting center: #67 Corey Bullock

Backup Center: Nick Dawkins

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:

Starter DT: #92 Nnamdi Madubuike

Backup: #99 Rayshaun Benny

#96 Broderick Washington

Starter DT: #98 Travis Jones

Starter NT: #94 John Jenkins

Backup: #93 Aeneas Peebles

#65 David Olajiga

#91 Basil Okoye

Aaron Graves

Dion Wilson Jr.

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:

Starter: #91 Trey Hendrickson

Backup: #9 Zion Young

Starter: #95 Tavius Robinson

Backup: #45 Mike Green

#50 Adisa Isaac

#56 Kaimon Rucker

#48 Carl Jones Jr

OLB Ethan Burke

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:

Players on roster:

Starter: #0 Roquan Smith

Starter: #32 Trenton Simpson

#40 Teddye Buchanan -- PUP List

#49 Jay Higgins

Reid Williford

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:

Starter: #3 Chidobe Awuzie

Backup: #29 Chandler Rivers

Starter: #44 Marlon Humphrey

Starter: #2 Nate Wiggins

Backup: #27 T.J. Tampa

#37 Robert Longerbeam

#36 Amani Oruwariye

#38 Keyon Martin

#31 Bilhal Kone

#28 Marquise Robinson

Lardarius Webb Jr.

Matthew McDoom

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 draft.

Safety:

Starter: #14 Kyle Hamilton

Starter: #24 Malaki Starks

Starter: #21 Jaylinn Hawkins

#39 Keondre Jackson

Jahquez Robinson

Silas Walters

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

#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 depth chart prediction following the 2026 NFL Draft