The Baltimore Ravens will enter the 2024 season with 8+ players voted into the Pro Bowl or who made the team as alternates.
Will several teammates join them as Pro Bowlers this season?
With training camp just 21 days away, here’s an updated list of the best candidates to be a first-time Pro Bowler this season.
CB Brandon Stephens
A pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Last season, Stephens finished 21st among qualifying corners in coverage DVOA with 11 passes defensed. Stephens started 16 games at cornerback, and the converted safety logged two interceptions and a 65.5 grade in coverage.
WR Zay Flowers
Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs with the ball after making a catch prior to fumbling into the end zone as Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) chases in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The former Boston College star can get in and out of breaks better than most veterans in the league, and he’s reaching another gear after leading Baltimore in receiving as a rookie.
The rookie led the team with 77 receptions for 858 receiving yards, developing into Lamar Jackson’s most reliable playmaker on the outside.
Among other NFL rookie receivers last season, Flowers finished fifth in yards, fourth in receptions, fourth in yards per game (53.6), and seventh in touchdowns (5) while playing in an offense that led the NFL in rush attempts (541).
WR Rashod Bateman
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman missed most of his second season after having foot surgery. He was still dealing with the effects last season after finishing with 56 targets, the fourth-most on the team behind Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., and Mark Andrews.
Bateman caught 32 passes for 367 yards and one touchdown, playing in 16 games and starting 12 contests. Bateman will be in line for a more significant target share with Beckham gone.
OL Andrew Vorhees
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Andrew Vorhees #72 of the USC Trojans in the second quarter at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Vorhees appeared in 44 games on the offensive line at USC, with 25 starts at right guard before the All-American tore his ACL during the 2023 scouting combine.
With Kevin Zeitler departed, Vorhees could step right into the lineup after a redshirt year as a rookie.
TE Isaaih Likely
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 15 yard touchdown pass against Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
He is “a chess piece” for offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and the 24-year-old tight end is coming off a 2023 season in which he logged 50 catches for 411 yards and five touchdowns. Most of that production came while Andrews (who missed seven games last season) was injured.
OL Ben Cleveland
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Ben Cleveland #66 after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
Cleveland is vying for one of the two starting guard spots vacated by John Simpson and Kevin Zeitler, who left in free agency. Spearheading a Derrick Henry 1,400-yard season could get the former Georgia offensive guard to the Pro Bowl.
DT Travis Jones
Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jones played less than 40 percent of the Ravens’ defensive snaps in his first two seasons, and in 2023, he logged 36 combined tackles and one sack with a 70.6 grade from PFF.
A 2022 third-round pick out of UConn, Jones has appeared in 32 games for the Ravens over his first two seasons, starting just three contests. Jones has accounted for 60 career tackles, five tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. A talented pass rusher with game-shifting power, Baltimore is looking for more from the 6-4, 340-pound defensive tackle.
OLB Odafe Oweh
Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) leaps as Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oweh enjoyed his best season in 2023 with five sacks, 23 tackles, 12 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles despite missing four games with an early-season ankle injury. Baltimore exercised the fifth-year option on Oweh’s contract in April and intends to have a breakout season.
DT Michael Pierce
Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce (58) blocked by Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens and Pierce agreed to a 2-year, $7.5M contract extension through the 2025 season, per source.
The 31-year-old had 37 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries this past season.
LB Trenton Simpson
Simpson gave a preview of his potential in the season finale against Pittsburgh, logging seven tackles and one sack on 26 snaps played.
