Ranking Baltimore Ravens rookies by potential impact in 2026

4-133: TE Matthew Hibner

Lamar Jackson loves an athletic tight end, and we're predicting that Lamar Jackson falls in love with Matthew Hibner. Hibner appeared in all 13 games last season and started in 12. At SMU, He recorded four receiving touchdowns and had four games with at least four receptions. Notably, he had a season-high of five catches on two occasions.

3-80: WR Ja’Kobi Lane

A big and athletic target, Lane finished his three-year USC career with 99 receptions for 1,363 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 11 games last season, Lane had 49 receptions for 745 yards and four scores. For Baltimore, this pick represents another step toward surrounding its offense with more dynamic weapons, giving OC Declan Doyle flexibility in how it deploys his passing attack moving forward.

2-45: OLB Zion Young

Young recorded a total of 23 tackles, including 9 solo tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and a team-high 9.0 sacks, along with one interception in his final season at Missouri. His average of 0.69 sacks per game ranked him 19th nationally and fourth in the SEC. PFF credited him with 37 quarterback hurries and nine quarterback hits. Young was also named to the Second Team All-SEC by league coaches. Still, Trey Hendrickson is a guaranteed starter, while Young will battle 2025 second-round pick Mike Green and Tavius Robinson for edge rusher snaps. Calais Campbell's return also impacts some things.

4-115: WR Elijah Sarratt

Sarratt arrives as a productive and reliable possession target, coming off a strong 2025 season at Indiana, where he totaled 65 receptions for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns, showcasing his ability to finish plays and score for the National Champion Hoosiers.

5-162: CB Chandler Rivers

Rivers is a two-time All-ACC honoree, earning a first-team selection in 2024 and a second-team selection in 2025. He could see immediate playing time in the slot.

5-174: RB Adam Randall

At Clemson, Randall showcased his dual-threat ability, becoming just the fourth player in program history to record at least 750 rushing yards and 750 passing yards. His ability to contribute in multiple ways — whether as a runner, passer, or gadget option — adds another layer to an already creative offensive scheme.

5-173: TE Josh Cuevas

Cuevas brings experience from a major program at Alabama, where he developed as a reliable option in both the passing game and as a blocker. His ability to contribute in multiple roles fits the Ravens' preference for tight ends who can line up in different spots and create matchup challenges.

7-250: DT Rayshaun Benny

The 6-3, 298-pound Benny played several different positions at Michigan under former Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

7-253: G Evan Beerntsen, OL

A well-traveled college athlete, Beernsten spent six seasons at South Dakota State before spending his final college year at Northwestern. The 25-year-old spent most of his time at right guard and offers the potential to slide to center.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Early ranking projects biggest rookie impact for Ravens