Ravens rookies make one goal crystal clear through their vision boards

The Baltimore Ravens’ rookie class hasn't taken a meaningful NFL snap yet. They apparently, however, already understand the assignment. This was fun. Baltimore's social media team recently handed members of the Ravens' 11-man draft class a simple exercise. Create vision boards that reflect their goals, inspirations, and aspirations as they embark on their NFL journey.

It's a fun concept with lighthearted content. It's social media gold for an adoring flock. Look a little closer, though, and something jumps off the screen almost immediately: the Vince Lombardi Trophy, or 'trophies' in this case.

The Ravens' 2026 rookie class seems to understand Baltimore's expectations

Subtlety is overrated. Jinxes are overstated. Let's just lay the goals out early. Baltimore's expectation every year is to win it all. Anything short of that is certainly considered a failure. That probably shouldn't surprise anyone.

This young Ravens draft class understands that. They haven't endured a winning or losing season. They have no concept of what it means to rebuild at the professional level. This is Baltimore, however. Expectations are different here, and a group of extraordinary men is wise beyond its years. A frustrating 30th-anniversary season has come and gone. It failed to produce the ending many envisioned, but the organizational standard remains obvious: contend immediately. No one needs to explain that to the 2026 Ravens draft class.

Whether it was first-round mauler Vega Ioane, pass-rushing addition Zion Young, or the rest of Baltimore’s incoming class, the common theme was difficult to miss. Roster spots are assured for many. Championships are not. It's time to put in the work because nothing in this league comes easy.

The hard part begins. Of course, vision boards don't sack quarterbacks, protect Lamar Jackson, or survive AFC North football in December, but the aspirations can become accomplishments with a little elbow grease