Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings show that the Baltimore Ravens could now be the team to beat in the AFC
The Baltimore Ravens have bolstered their roster during free agency and with their 11 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now it's time for them to get over the hump and reach the Super Bowl for the first time since Lamar Jackson took over as their franchise quarterback. Baltimore won 12 games in 2024, but […]
The Baltimore Ravens have bolstered their roster during free agency and with their 11 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Now it's time for them to get over the hump and reach the Super Bowl for the first time since Lamar Jackson took over as their franchise quarterback. Baltimore won 12 games in 2024, but was eliminated by the Buffalo Bills during the divisional round of the postseason.
In 2023, the Ravens came up short in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs. Have they done enough to conquer their playoff woes and overcome the other powerhouses in the conference? Eric Edholm of NFL.com believes so, as the Ravens came in at No. 2 overall in his post-draft NFL power rankings.
"Baltimore ended up making 11 picks, and it was a pretty eventful draft. Malaki Starks might be a rookie starter at safety. Edge rusher Mike Green could be an incredible second-round value, if his past concerns are behind him. The Ravens added more depth along the offensive line and in the secondary, and they might even have a new kicker, with Justin Tucker's situation hanging in the balance for now. Everywhere you could have found a possible need, Baltimore used resources to try and address it. Like the Eagles, the Ravens understand the draft process and execute it well. That said, the Green pick wasn't made without risk. With the Tucker situation already putting a dark cloud over him and the franchise, the hazard on Green — twice accused of sexual assault, with no formal charges filed — is even more pronounced. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that some teams found Green's explanation for the allegations to be "not satisfactory," and that "he was off several boards," which helps explain his fall to No. 59 overall." – Eric Edholm
Baltimore drafted nine different positions with its 11 draft picks, creating competition and adding quality depth throughout their roster. If they have truly improved their pass defense, which was their Achilles heel last season, the Ravens could have one of the most complete teams in the league from top to bottom. At the end of the day, they'll have to put it all together and play their best football during the postseason.
