1. 1996 – Jonathan Ogden/Ray Lewis

It doesn't get any better than starting the franchise's first draft with a pair of Hall of Famers in Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis with back-to-back picks. Jermaine Lewis in the fifth round was a local gem who helped spark the Super Bowl team.

2. 2018 – Lamar Jackson

It remains to be seen if any Hall of Famers come from it, but Ozzie Newsome's final draft as GM rivals his first. Lamar Jackson at No. 32 was a master stroke that gave Baltimore its first MVP and biggest offensive superstar in franchise history. Then came two Pro Bowlers in the third round, offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and Mark Andrews, who has become the franchise's leading receiver. Newsome then hit on two more starters on Day 3 (DeShon Elliott and Bradley Bozeman). Even though first-round pick Hayden Hurst didn't break out in Baltimore, he netted a second-round pick in return (J.K. Dobbins) and fourth-rounder Kenny Young helped land Marcus Peters in a trade. Newsome's final pick, Zach Sieler, became one of the league's top defensive ends with the Miami Dolphins.

3. 2008 – Joe Flacco

The Ravens hit big at quarterback with Joe Flacco, as he took Baltimore's offense to new heights and kicked off a run of five straight playoff appearances capped by an epic Super Bowl XLVII run. Second-rounder Ray Rice was another primary engine in that offense and one of the franchise's most dynamic offensive draft picks.

4. 2022 - Kyle Hamilton/Tyler Linderbaum

This is General Manager Eric DeCosta's best draft so far. Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum in the first round were both steals. They both became the highest-paid players at their positions and multi-time Pro Bowlers. Travis Jones has been a strong third-round pick who the Ravens gave a contract extension. DeCosta said the six picks in the fourth round would largely define this class and it was a hit. Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Jordan Stout all became starters who cashed in elsewhere during 2026 free agency. The Ravens made so many good picks they couldn't keep them all.

5. 2007 – Marshal Yanda

One of Baltimore's best picks of all-time was Marshal Yanda in the third round. He's a likely Hall of Famer. Baltimore also hit on its first-round guard in Ben Grubbs, a two-time Pro Bowler. Fourth-round fullback Le'Ron McClain was a two-time Pro Bowler and fourth-round pass rusher Antwan Barnes had a solid eight-year career.

6. 2002 – Ed Reed

There weren't many stars beyond Ed Reed, but when you hit on one of the best defensive players of all-time with the 24th-overall pick (even if he was ranked No. 24 on their big board), that class still gets a gold star. The Baltimore Sun said he was a "pick without pizazz." Anthony Weaver was a solid second-round pick who has since become an excellent coach, fourth-round punter Dave Zastudil had a long career and sixth-round running back Chester Taylor played for 10 years and had one 1,000-yard season.

7. 2020 – Nnamdi Maubuike

DeCosta crushed his second draft from top to bottom. Patrick Queen was a Pro Bowler in the final year of his rookie contract and continued that success in Pittsburgh. Nnamdi Madubuike is one of the best defensive tackles in the league and the Ravens got him in the third round. Devin Duvernay was a two-time Pro Bowl returner. Day 3 picks Malik Harrison, Broderick Washington Jr., Ben Bredeson, and Geno Stone were all hits as key players and spot starters, even if for other teams. If injuries hadn't derailed J.K. Dobbins, this class would've been even higher.

8. 1997 – Peter Boulware

This draft helped set the table for the greatest defense of all-time. It produced three starters in Super Bowl XXXV with the first three picks: linebackers Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper and safety Kim Herring. Boulware has the second-most sacks (70) in team history. Fifth-round center Jeff Mitchell was also a Super Bowl starter and dependable eight-year NFL starter.

9. 2011 – Torrey Smith/Jimmy Smith

The Ravens drafted Jimmy Smith and Torrey Smith with their first two picks (funny enough, both with birth names of James Smith) and both were instrumental in helping Baltimore reach and win Super Bowl XLVII. Torrey became a fan favorite and Baltimore's best homegrown wide receiver before also winning a Super Bowl with Philadelphia. Though injuries hampered him, Jimmy played 11 seasons with the Ravens and was a force on the game-winning goal-line stand in the Super Bowl. Pernell McPhee has had a strong career, mostly in Baltimore, after being a fifth-round pick. Sixth-round quarterback Tyrod Taylor has played 15 seasons.

10. 1999 – Chris McAlister

What this class lacked in depth with just four picks, it made up for with quality. Newsome made just four picks and hit on three. He nailed three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister with pick No. 10 in the first round. Fourth-round wide receiver Brandon Stokley (15 seasons, 5,339 yards, two Super Bowls) may be the most accomplished wideout the team ever drafted. Fourth-rounder Edwin Mulitalo played for a decade and is one of the best guards in team history. All three were key Super Bowl XXXV pieces.

11. 2003 – Terrell Suggs

Terrell Suggs will be in the Hall of Fame someday after registering 139 career sacks (eighth-most all-time) and winning two Super Bowls. Fourth-rounder Jarret Johnson helped define "Play Like a Raven" and is still one of the most underrated players in team history. Fourth-round fullback Ovie Mughelli went to a Pro Bowl. This class would rank higher except the Ravens missed on their other first-round pick of quarterback Kyle Boller at No. 19 overall, which set the offense back and spoiled some epic defensive seasons.

12. 2000 – Jamal Lewis

The Ravens swung big with Jamal Lewis at No. 5 overall and hit a home run. Lewis powered the offense in its Super Bowl XXXV run and was Offensive Player of the Year in 2003 after rumbling for more than 2,000 yards. The other first-round offensive weapon, wide receiver Travis Taylor at No. 10 overall, didn't live up to his draft position with one standout year of 869 receiving yards. Linebacker Adalius Thomas in the sixth round is one of the franchise's best late-round steals.

13. 2006 – Haloti Ngata

This draft is led by one of the Ravens' best defensive players in franchise history, Haloti Ngata, who went to five straight Pro Bowls. Second-round guard Chris Chester started in the NFL for more than a decade. Fifth-round safety Dawan Landry was a solid starter for several years in Baltimore and played nine seasons. Baltimore had a big hit in the sixth round with Sam Koch, who has revolutionized punting.

14. 2013 – Brandon Williams

This class also takes a lot of heat because of misses on Matt Elam and Arthur Brown with the first two picks, but it ended up being one of the franchise's strongest in terms of depth – even though much of that success was had with different teams. Third-rounder Brandon Williams is one of the best small-school selections in Ravens history and top nose tackles in the NFL. Fourth-rounder Kyle Juszczyk revitalized the fullback position and gone to 10 Pro Bowls. Fifth-round tackle Rick Wagner became a solid starter in Baltimore. Sixth-rounder Ryan Jensen became the league's highest-paid center and helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win a Super Bowl.

15. 2017 – Marlon Humphrey

For a second-straight year, the Ravens drilled their first-round pick out of the park, selecting Marlon Humphrey at No. 16 overall. Humphrey has grown into one of the NFL's top cornerbacks. Second-round pick Tyus Bowser broke out near the end of his rookie contract, was re-signed, and led the team in sacks in 2021. DeCosta once called sixth-round safety Chuck Clark, a multi-year starter, the "heart and soul" of the defense.

16. 2016 – Ronnie Stanley

With their highest pick since 2000, the Ravens grabbed one of the game's best left tackles in Ronnie Stanley at No. 6 overall. Besides some injury-plagued years, he's anchored the blind side for a decade. On Day 3, the Ravens hit with two of their five fourth-round picks with Tavon Young and Alex Lewis, then struck gold with Matthew Judon in the fifth round out of small-school Grand Valley State.

17. 2023 – Zay Flowers

Zay Flowers broke the Ravens' wide receiver curse, becoming the team's first drafted Pro Bowler at the position. Beyond him, Tavius Robinson and Trenton Simpson have become quality role players but not breakout starters. Andrew Vorhees was a good find in the seventh round who was a 17-game starter in 2025.

18. 2015 – Za'Darius Smith/Darren Waller

This draft class didn't pan out so well for the Ravens yet turned out really good for other teams. First-round wide receiver Breshad Perriman had a disappointing three seasons in Baltimore but had a seven-year NFL career. Fourth-rounder Za'Darius Smith became a monster in Green Bay. Sixth-rounder Darren Waller converted from wide receiver to become one of the league's premier pass-catching tight ends in Las Vegas. The best pick that stuck in Baltimore was fifth-rounder Nick Boyle, who was one of the NFL's top blocking tight ends.

19. 2001 – Todd Heap

The Ravens had the final pick in the first round after winning Super Bowl XXXV and selected tight end Todd Heap, who became a fan favorite and one of the franchises' top receivers in his decade in Baltimore. Second-round corner Gary Baxter had three good years as a Raven, though his promising career was cut short by a devastating knee injury. Third-round center Casey Rabach started every game but one over seven years between Baltimore and (mostly) Washington. Fourth-round linebacker Ed Hartwell was a tackling machine who inked a rich six-year deal with Atlanta, where he ultimately landed on reality TV.

20. 2021 – Rashod Bateman

Rashod Bateman and Odafe Oweh were similar picks as talented players who flashed their sky-high potential at times. Bateman had a breakout 2024 campaign that earned an extension in Baltimore. Oweh signed a $100 million contract with the Commanders after breaking out as a Los Angeles Charger after the Ravens traded him. Brandon Stephens was a bit of a mid-round gamble who became a multi-year starter at cornerback. Tylan Wallace was a solid Day 3 contributor.

21. 2019 – WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown

DeCosta made wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown his first first-round pick and he became an instantly productive wide receiver. He topped 1,000 yards in his third season before being traded. Justice Hill was a strong fourth-round pick who has played seven seasons in Baltimore and fellow fourth-round offensive lineman Ben Powers was a late bloomer in Baltimore who has become one of the league's better guards.

22. 2009 – Michael Oher

The Ravens traded up three spots to grab Oher, who was solid and the starter at right tackle on the Super Bowl XLVII team. Another small-school hit was third-round corner Lardarius Webb, who played his entire nine-year career in Baltimore after coming from Nicholls State. Second-rounder Paul Kruger was a late bloomer for the Ravens who broke out in the Super Bowl run and signed a lucrative contract in Cleveland afterwards.

23. 2012 – Kelechi Osemele

The best player of this year's class was undrafted – kicker Justin Tucker. He doesn't count for this exercise, but the Ravens did find success with their top two second-round picks after trading back and out of the first round. Linebacker Courtney Upshaw didn't become a star but was a rugged player and Super Bowl XLVII starter. Kelechi Osemele was also a major contributor as a starting rookie and went on to reach two Pro Bowls. Third-round running back Bernard Pierce was a spark plug down the stretch as a rookie too.

24. 2014 – C.J. Mosley

C.J. Mosley was a hit at No. 17 overall in the first round, going to four Pro Bowls in his five seasons as a Raven. He didn't have as much success after leaving to become a New York Jet. Second-rounder Timmy Jernigan helped the Eagles win a Super Bowl after being traded from Baltimore. Towering fourth-round defensive lineman Brent Urban has played eight of his 11 NFL seasons in Baltimore as a steady defender. Offensive lineman John Urschel had a promising start to his career before leaving football for advanced mathematics.

25. 2010 – Dennis Pitta

This class was unfortunately defined by freakish early career endings. The best find came with fourth-round tight end Dennis Pitta, a key force in Baltimore's Super Bowl XLVII push and Flacco's favorite target. Pitta's career was cut short by two major hip injuries, however. A freakish fall down the stairs also ended top pick Sergio Kindle's career before it got started, as the second-round Texas pass rusher played in just three games. Second-round nose tackle Terrence Cody didn't pan out and ran into legal trouble. Third-round tight end Ed Dickson and fifth-round defensive tackle Arthur Jones put together solid careers.

26. 1998 – Duane Starks

The 10th-overall pick, Duane Starks was an excellent starting cornerback on the Super Bowl XXXV squad who had four good years in Baltimore and 25 career interceptions over eight seasons. He was a great No. 2 opposite McAlister. Speedy wide receiver Patrick Johnson had one good year with Baltimore in 1999.

27. 2005 – Mark Clayton

The Ravens took a second shot at a first-round wide receiver with speedy Mark Clayton at No. 22 overall. He posted 939 receiving yards in his second season and was a respected player in the locker room, but he never became the star fans were hoping for during his five years in Baltimore. Similar to Kindle, second-round linebacker Dan Cody's career never got off the ground after he suffered a major knee injury in his first training camp practice. The best pick may have been fourth-rounder Jason Brown, who became one of the league's top centers before leaving the NFL to become a farmer.

28. 2004 – Dwan Edwards

The Ravens didn't have a first-round pick after trading it the year prior to get Boller. Second-round defensive lineman Dwan Edwards played five years in Baltimore, including two as a starter. He spent 12 years in the NFL, also with Buffalo and Carolina, and had an overall solid career. The Ravens drafted three receivers – Devard Darling, Clarence Moore, and Derek Abney – with their seven picks and none panned out.

29. 2024 – Nate Wiggins

It's too early to call the 2024 class. Nate Wiggins and Roger Rosengarten were hits with the first two picks, as they both became Year 1 starters and continued to rise in Year 2. The rest of the class has been hampered by injuries. Fourth-round wide receiver Devontez Walker showed flashes in his sophomore season.

30. 2025 - Malaki Starks

It's too early to judge the 2025 class, but it has a lot of potential. Malaki Starks and Mike Green had solid rookie seasons and got extensive playing time. Fourth-round linebacker Teddye Buchanan was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team despite missing the end of the season with a knee injury. Tyler Loop had a strong rookie campaign despite a tough ending.