As soon as the Baltimore Ravens joined the league in 1996, they made an impression with their first-round NFL Draft picks. In the franchise’s short lifespan, the Ravens have been one of the NFL’s most formidable units, and it all starts with their success at the top of the board. Here’s a look at Baltimore’s full history in Round 1 of the NFL Draft.
Baltimore Ravens First-Round Draft Picks Throughout History
The Ravens have only been around since 1996, and already, they have more Hall of Fame first-round picks than some teams who’ve been around since the mid-1960s. In fact, the Ravens kicked off their existence with two Hall of Fame selections in Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis. Then, in 2002, they picked their third Hall of Famer — Ed Reed.
Of Baltimore’s recent first-round picks, quarterback Lamar Jackson is the closest to a Hall of Fame trajectory. It’s still early, but he already has two Pro Bowl berths, an All-Pro selection, and an MVP award at 26 years old. A Super Bowl ring could catalyze an even greater rise.
2023
- Zay Flowers | Pick 22
WR, Boston College
2022
- Kyle Hamilton | Pick 14
S, Notre Dame - Tyler Linderbaum | Pick 25
C, Iowa
2021
- Rashod Bateman | Pick 27
WR, Minnesota - Odafe Oweh | Pick 31
DE, Penn State
2020
- Patrick Queen | Pick 28
LB, LSU
2019
- Marquise Brown | Pick 25
WR, Oklahoma
2018
- Hayden Hurst | Pick 25
TE, South Carolina - Lamar Jackson | Pick 32
QB, Louisville
2017
- Marlon Humphrey | Pick 16
CB, Alabama
2016
- Ronnie Stanley | Pick 6
OT, Notre Dame
2015
- Breshad Perriman | Pick 26
WR, Central Florida
2014
- C.J. Mosley | Pick 17
LB, Alabama
2013
- Matt Elam | Pick 32
DB, Florida
2012
The Ravens traded the 29th pick to the Minnesota Vikings.
2011
- Jimmy Smith | Pick 27
DB, Colorado
2010
The Ravens traded the 25th pick to the Denver Broncos.
2009
- Michael Oher | Pick 23
OT, Mississippi
2008
- Joe Flacco | Pick 18
QB, Delaware
2007
- Ben Grubbs | Pick 29
G, Auburn
2006
- Haloti Ngata | Pick 12
DT, Oregon
2005
- Mark Clayton | Pick 22
WR, Oklahoma
2004
The Ravens traded the 21st pick to the New England Patriots.
2003
- Terrell Suggs | Pick 10
LB, Arizona State - Kyle Boller | Pick 19
QB, California
2002
- Ed Reed* | Pick 24
DB, Miami (FL)
2001
- Todd Heap | Pick 31
TE, Arizona State
2000
- Jamal Lewis | Pick 5
RB, Tennessee - Travis Taylor | Pick 10
WR, Florida
1999
- Chris McAlister | Pick 10
DB, Arizona
1998
- Duane Starks | Pick 10
DB, Miami (FL)
1997
- Peter Boulware | Pick 4
LB, Florida State
1996
- Jonathan Ogden* | Pick 4
OT, UCLA - Ray Lewis* | Pick 26
LB, Miami (FL)
*Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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