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