The Ravens are coming off an excellent season, in which they went 12-5 and finished inside the top 10 in the NFL in offense and defense. Here are their top 5 most important players going into the 2025 season.
5. Tyler Linderbaum, C
Linderbaum has played just three seasons in the NFL, but already has two Pro Bowls to his name. He’s become one of the best centers in the league in next to no time, and at just 24 years old, Linderbaum is here to stay.
4. Marlon Humphrey, CB
Formerly limited to playing outside corner, Humphrey was moved to the slot by new DC Zach Orr following a shaky start to the year. The move helped transform the Ravens’ defense back into a great unit, and Humphrey made his fourth career Pro Bowl.
3. Derrick Henry, RB
Pairing Henry with Lamar Jackson was always going to be scary for opposing defenses, but we had no idea just how scary. Henry racked up over 1,900 rushing yards on a career-high 5.9 yards per carry in 2024. Despite being 30, Henry is in great physical condition and will continue to carry the load for Baltimore in 2025.
2. Kyle Hamilton, S
Hamilton began as a nickelback for the Ravens, but has settled in as a more traditional safety under Zach Orr. One of the NFL’s most versatile defenders, Hamilton pairs freakish size for a S with sideline-to-sideline instincts. That helps him make plays that very few safeties are capable of.
1. Lamar Jackson, QB
There’s no doubt that Jackson is the Ravens’ MVP. Despite missing out on his third NFL MVP in 2024, Jackson established himself as arguably the league’s best QB. Tossing 41 touchdowns to just 4 interceptions, Jackson proved that his arm is even more dangerous than his legs – which is saying a lot, considering he’s one of the most mobile QBs in NFL history.
