The greatest Baltimore Ravens players of all time built one of the NFL's fiercest defensive identities since the franchise's founding in 1996. From the record-setting Super Bowl XXXV defense to the Super Bowl XLVII champions and the modern Lamar Jackson era, the Ravens have produced first-ballot Hall of Famers and an MVP face of the league. Here are the 10 greatest Ravens ever, ranked.
1. Ray Lewis (LB · 1996-2012)
A first-ballot Hall of Famer and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Lewis was the heart of the franchise. He won Super Bowl XXXV MVP, earned 13 Pro Bowls, and captured two championships.
2. Ed Reed (S · 2002-2012)
A first-ballot Hall of Famer and the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year, Reed is the franchise interception leader with 61. A nine-time Pro Bowler, he won a ring in Super Bowl XLVII.
3. Jonathan Ogden (OT · 1996-2007)
The Ravens' first-ever draft pick and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Ogden made 11 Pro Bowls. He spent his entire career in Baltimore and won Super Bowl XXXV protecting the blind side.
4. Terrell Suggs (OLB · 2003-2018)
The franchise sack leader with 132.5 and the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year. Suggs was the 2003 Defensive Rookie of the Year, made seven Pro Bowls, and won Super Bowl XLVII.
5. Lamar Jackson (QB · 2018-present)
A two-time NFL MVP, including a unanimous award in 2019, Jackson is the face of the modern Ravens. He has rewritten the quarterback rushing record book and made multiple Pro Bowls.
6. Marshal Yanda (G · 2007-2019)
An eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time First-Team All-Pro named to the 2010s All-Decade Team. Yanda won Super Bowl XLVII and has been a Hall of Fame finalist as one of his era's best guards.
7. Joe Flacco (QB · 2008-2018)
The Super Bowl XLVII MVP who threw 11 postseason touchdowns with zero interceptions that run, tying Joe Montana. The franchise passing leader, he led Baltimore to three AFC Championship Games.
8. Haloti Ngata (DT · 2006-2014)
A five-time Pro Bowler and two-time First-Team All-Pro who anchored elite Ravens run defenses. The interior force was a key piece of the Super Bowl XLVII championship team.
9. Jamal Lewis (RB · 2000-2006)
The 2003 Offensive Player of the Year who rushed for 2,066 yards that season, including a then-record 295 in a single game. He is the franchise's all-time leading rusher and a Super Bowl XXXV champion.
10. Rod Woodson (S · 1998-2001)
A Hall of Famer who became a central piece of the record-setting 2000 defense, grabbing four interceptions in the Super Bowl XXXV title season. He helped Baltimore set NFL marks for fewest points and rushing yards allowed.
Honorable Mentions
Peter Boulware (Franchise sack runner-up, 1997 Defensive Rookie of Year), Shannon Sharpe (Hall of Fame tight end on 2000 champs), Justin Tucker (Most accurate kicker in NFL history), Michael McCrary (Double-digit-sack anchor of the 2000 defense), Chris McAlister (Shutdown corner, three-time Pro Bowler), Ray Rice (Three-time Pro Bowl back, Super Bowl XLVII champ), Matt Stover (Original-era kicker, long-time franchise scoring leader), Todd Heap (Two-time Pro Bowl tight end, red-zone target)
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