Ravens' 2025 Draft Class Ranked Near Bottom of NFL

Baltimore's rookie group has yet to live up to expectations, according to CBS Sports analysis.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Baltimore Ravens' 2025 NFL Draft class has been ranked 26th in the league by CBS Sports, with a harsh "C-" grade. While the group has shown some promise, none of the 11 picks have really broken out so far, with only a few solid contributors. Edge rusher Mike Green, linebacker Teddye Buchanan, and first-round safety Malaki Starks have had their moments, but the class as a whole has yet to make a major impact.

Why it matters

The Ravens are known for their ability to find talent in the draft, so a poorly-ranked class is concerning for a team looking to reload and compete for a Super Bowl. The lack of impact from this group could hamper Baltimore's plans for the 2026 season and beyond if the players don't develop as hoped.

The details

According to the CBS Sports analysis, only four of the Ravens' 11 draft picks in 2025 have been considered "good" so far, with no one really "exploding" onto the scene. Edge rusher Mike Green showed potential with 34 pressures, 20 hurries, 10 QB hits and 4 sacks, but was too inconsistent. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan had 93 tackles, 5 TFLs and a forced fumble in 17 games. First-round safety Malaki Starks was arguably the best of the bunch, starting 15 games with 84 tackles, 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions.

  • The 2025 NFL Draft class for the Ravens was selected in April 2025.
  • The rookies made their NFL debuts during the 2025 season, which ran from September 2025 through January 2026.

The players

Mike Green

A Ravens edge rusher drafted in 2025 who showed potential but was too inconsistent in his rookie season.

Teddye Buchanan

A Ravens linebacker drafted in 2025 who played a lot as a rookie and had 93 tackles, 5 TFLs and a forced fumble.

Malaki Starks

The Ravens' first-round pick in 2025, a safety who started 15 games as a rookie and had 84 tackles, 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions.

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What they’re saying

“Edge rusher Mike Green did not provide the spark that Baltimore's pass rush desperately needed this season. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan played a lot and represents good value for where he was selected. Starks was the best performer though. He is a solid piece for a safety unit that as been turned over quite a bit in recent years.”

— Josh Edwards, CBS Sports writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Ravens will be hoping their 2025 draft class can make a bigger impact in the 2026 season and beyond, as the team looks to reload and compete for a Super Bowl title.

The takeaway

While the Ravens are typically known for their ability to find talent in the draft, this 2025 class has yet to live up to expectations so far. The team will need several of these players to develop and emerge as key contributors if they want to maintain their status as one of the AFC's top contenders in the coming years.