One year ago, the Baltimore Ravens added another wave of young talent to a roster that prides itself on draft-and-develop success. Now, with the next draft looming, it’s time to revisit that class and evaluate where things stand entering Year 2.
As always, some answers are already clear. Others are still forming. That's to be expected with every class, but most of us have seen enough to offer some early ideas about how this class ranks as presently constructed.
Malaki Starks stepped in as a starter and held his own, which is no small task in Baltimore's system. He didn't dominate headlines, but that's often a good sign for a safety. The flashes are there. Everyone seems to notice, and a second-year leap feels likely.
Mike Green showed random flashes as a pass rusher but struggled with consistency, particularly against the run. The tools are intriguing, but refinement is needed before he becomes a true difference-maker.
Emery Jones provided depth but didn’t lock down a major role. That’s not uncommon for young linemen, but the Ravens will want to see more urgency and development this season.
Teddye Buchanan carved out a role on special teams and showed enough defensively to remain in the conversation. He’s not a finished product, but he’s trending in the right direction. There is reason to be excited here, especially seeing as how he's a better player than his fourth-round status suggests.
Limited opportunities make this one tough to judge. Carson Vinson played 41 snaps, mostly on special teams (34). The Ravens clearly see developmental upside, but he'll need more reps to prove it.
A devastating season-ending MCL and ACL tear derailed his rookie campaign. The talent remains intriguing, but his availability and rehabilitation will be the biggest factors moving forward.
Missed kick aside, Loop delivered a solid rookie season. Converting 88.2% of field goals and 95.7% of extra points, he looks like a stable long-term answer at kicker.
LaJohntay Wester didn't make a major impact offensively, but there's still developmental upside. Baltimore will be looking for more production moving forward.
Peebles showed rotational value along the defensive front. He hasn’t broken through yet, but he fits the mold of a Ravens defensive lineman who could develop over time.
Like Kone, injuries limited his evaluation window. The Ravens will essentially be starting fresh with him in Year 2. We'll see what happens.
Garrett Dellinger didn’t stick, moving on after being waived and landing elsewhere. This pick didn’t pay off for Baltimore, which is disappointing, seeing as how they needed and still need help along the offensive line's interior.
This class feels familiar for Baltimore. It's strong at the top, developmental in the middle, and uncertain at the bottom. Then again, that could describe most classes. If Malaki Starks takes the expected leap and a few others follow, this group could look much better in hindsight. That’s usually how it works for the Ravens, but so far so good.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Regrading the Ravens’ 2025 NFL Draft class one year later