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5 Ravens players poised for a breakout season
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The Ravens' off-season of change is now underway. It includes a new head coach, Jesse Minter, and a bunch of new faces after losing 12 key starters or contributors. While the franchise won't undergo a complete rebuild, Eric DeCosta will need to inject youth and dynamic playmakers on both sides of the football. Baltimore 's priority should be to upgrade the offensive guard positions, but there's still Super Bowl-caliber talent on the roster to build around.
With off-season workouts set to begin, several Baltimore Ravens players are positioned for breakout campaigns in 2026. Here's a breakdown of the key names who could elevate their game and play a major role in Baltimore's success this season.
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Mike Green (45) in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
OLB Mike Green
Green got off to a slow start, but eventually found his footing down the stretch. Overall, Green played 713 snaps, finishing with a 46.3 grade from PFF, 3.5 sacks, 19 pressures, and 14 quarterback hits. With Minter entering the process, Green's production should jump tremendously after the Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson .
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DB Keondre Jackson
Jackson, an undrafted standout out of Illinois State, carved out a meaningful role in Baltimore on special teams this season. Jackson saw one snap on defense, but logged 226 special teams snaps, logging a 90.8 grade from PFF , and 13 special teams tackles. Jackson could break out in 2026 if Jesse Minter can find him key snaps.
OL Emery Jones Jr.
After missing the bulk of the season with a shoulder injury, Jones Jr. played 48 snaps as a rookie. He'll now compete for a starting offensive guard role, and GM Eric DeCosta has spoken highly about the former LSU offensive tackle.
WR Devontez Walker
A highlight reel when he's in the lineup, Walker had six catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns on eight targets in 12 regular-season games for the Ravens in 2025. All he does is catch touchdowns, which should be the phrase used to describe Walker's abilities. Walker has seven catches on 11 career targets, for 157 yards and three touchdowns. Five of his seven catches have gone for over 20 yards. Dating back to his rookie season, Walker's first three catches all went for touchdowns. Walker may never be the second or third option, but offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has to figure out more snaps in key situations for the pass catcher.
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LB Jay Higgins
Higgins went down with the injury against the Vikings in Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve, but his 2025 season was memorable as he was one of three undrafted rookies to make the Ravens' initial 53-man roster. Higgins has six tackles and one forced fumble on special teams this season in 11 games, and could carve out a key role if Teddye Buchanan misses significant time.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Five Baltimore Ravens players set for breakout seasons in 2026
