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Examining 9 Former first-round picks currently on the Ravens roster
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The Baltimore Ravens have built one of the NFL's premier organizations through a combination of elite drafting, player development, and strategic acquisitions. While Baltimore has long been known for uncovering talent outside the first round, the roster entering the 2026 season is loaded with players who entered the league carrying first-round expectations.
Led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson , the Ravens feature first-round picks at quarterback, offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback, safety, and linebacker. Some were drafted by Baltimore, while others arrived through trades and free agency, but together they form the core of a roster expected to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026.
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Here are the current first-round picks on Baltimore's roster entering training camp:
Lamar Jackson, QB (2018, No. 32 overall)
The face of the franchise and already one of the greatest players in team history. Jackson owns two MVP awards and has rewritten Baltimore's offensive record book.
Ronnie Stanley , LT (2016, No. 6 overall)
One of the NFL's premier left tackles when healthy, Stanley remains a cornerstone of the Ravens' offensive line.
Roquan Smith , LB (2018, No. 8 overall)
Acquired from Chicago , Smith quickly became the leader of Baltimore's defense and one of the league's best off-ball linebackers.
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Marlon Humphrey , CB (2017, No. 16 overall)
A multiple-time Pro Bowler and one of the most accomplished cornerbacks in franchise history.
Kyle Hamilton , S (2022, No. 14 overall)
Already considered one of the NFL's elite defensive players, Hamilton has become the centerpiece of Baltimore's secondary.
Zay Flowers , WR (2023, No. 22 overall)
The Ravens' top receiving threat and one of the NFL's most dynamic young playmakers.
Rashod Bateman , WR (2021, No. 27 overall)
Bateman has developed into a reliable starter and key piece of Baltimore's passing attack.
Nate Wiggins , CB (2024, No. 30 overall)
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One of the fastest cornerbacks in football, Wiggins enters 2026 positioned for a breakout season.
Malaki Starks , S (2025, first round)
The former Georgia star gives Baltimore another young blue-chip talent in the secondary and projects as a long-term starter.
Vega Ioane, G (2026, No. 14 overall)
Baltimore's most recent first-round selection , Ioane, was chosen with the 14th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a standout career at Penn State. The Ravens view the powerful interior lineman as an immediate starter and a foundational piece of the offensive line moving forward.
The Ravens have consistently shown they can find stars throughout the draft, but the number of first-round picks currently on the roster illustrates just how much premium talent Baltimore has assembled. With Jackson leading the way and a young core featuring Hamilton, Flowers, Wiggins, Starks, and Ioane, the Ravens enter the 2026 season with one of the NFL's most talented collections of first-round players.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: How Baltimore built a contender with first-round talent
