​  ​​Read More​     The Baltimore Ravens have one of the NFL’s strongest collections of former first-round picks, and several of them are central to the franchise’s championship hopes entering 2026.With Ravens training camp fast approaching, we’re ranking and highlighting first-round picks on the roster in various ways. This most recent first-round pick ranking is based on career accomplishments, not current job security or future upside. That distinction matters for a roster that includes established stars, recent high draft picks, and young players whose best football is still ahead. It also matters because several of Baltimore’s most important players do not qualify. Derrick Henry, Mark Andrews, Trey Hendrickson, Chidobe Awuzie, and several others were not first-round picks, so they are excluded from this list.The ranking is limited to current Ravens who were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.1. Lamar Jackson, quarterbackJackson is the clear No. 1 and one of the most accomplished players in franchise history. The Ravens selected him with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, and he transformed Baltimore’s offense while becoming one of the most dynamic quarterbacks the sport has ever seen.Jackson’s résumé includes two NFL MVP awards, multiple Pro Bowl selections, and a level of league-wide impact that goes beyond statistics. His running ability changed how defenses prepare for Baltimore, while his development as a passer has kept the Ravens among the AFC’s most dangerous teams. Among current Ravens first-round picks, no one has a stronger career case.2. Roquan Smith, linebackerSmith ranks second because of his sustained production, leadership, and standing as one of the NFL’s best linebackers. The former first-round pick by the Bears became the centerpiece of Baltimore’s defense after arriving in a trade, and he has continued the franchise’s tradition of elite linebacker play.Smith has been a tackling machine, a defensive communicator, and a tone-setter for one of the league’s most physical units. He had another 100-tackle season in 2025 and remains under contract for two more years. His résumé includes Pro Bowl and All-Pro recognition, and his impact on Baltimore’s defense places him ahead of several other accomplished first-rounders on the roster.3. Ronnie Stanley, offensive tackleStanley ranks third because of his peak, position value, and long-term importance to Baltimore’s offense. The Ravens selected him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, and he developed into one of the league’s best left tackles when healthy.Stanley earned first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection, giving Baltimore elite blind-side protection before injuries changed the arc of his career. His availability has been the only reason he does not rank higher. When healthy, he has played at a level worthy of his draf