The Baltimore Ravens are in the midst of a linebacker crisis. After Patrick Queen departed for the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason, All-Pro Roquan Smith has been the only capable starting linebacker in Baltimore. 2023 third-round pick Trenton Simpson was expected to fill the void, but has struggled to establish himself.
Heading into 2025, it appears that Simpson will once again take the reins of the starting duties next to Smith. Rookie fourth-round pick Teddye Buchanan is expected to compete for critical snaps, but one undrafted rookie is quickly emerging as a potential X-factor at the position.