The Baltimore Ravens Top 100 countdown enters rare territory as the rankings move into the top 40. This section features some of the most accomplished players in franchise history, including Hall of Fame-caliber performers, championship heroes, record holders, and players who helped establish Baltimore as one of the NFL’s premier organizations. Ranked between Nos. 40 and 31 are stars whose contributions extended from the franchise’s earliest years through the modern Lamar Jackson era.
No. 40 belongs to Duane Starks, one of the most important defensive backs from the Ravens‘ first championship team. A first-round pick in 1998, Starks developed into a dependable starting cornerback and delivered one of the most memorable plays in franchise history. His 49-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXV helped seal Baltimore’s victory and remains one of the defining moments of the championship season.
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Rod Woodson checks in at No. 39 despite spending only four seasons in Baltimore. Already destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame before arriving with the Ravens, Woodson continued playing at an elite level while helping elevate one of the greatest defenses in NFL history. He earned three Pro Bowl selections with Baltimore and served as a veteran leader during the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship.
At No. 38 is Peter Boulware, one of the most productive pass rushers the Ravens have ever developed. The fourth overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft quickly became a cornerstone of Baltimore’s defense, earning four Pro Bowl selections and recording 70 sacks. For years, Boulware held the franchise record for career sacks and played a pivotal role in the Ravens’ rise to NFL prominence.
Marlon Humphrey lands at No. 37 and continues to climb the ranks of Ravens greats. Since being selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Humphrey has established himself as one of the league’s premier cornerbacks. A multiple-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection, he has combined elite coverage skills with a knack for creating turnovers, becoming one of the defining defensive players of the Lamar Jackson era.
No. 36 belongs to Chris McAlister, whose combination of size, athleticism, and physicality made him one of the NFL’s most feared cornerbacks. A first-round pick out of Arizona in 1999, McAlister spent a decade with the Ravens and earned three Pro Bowl selections. At his peak, he possessed the rare ability to neutralize the league’s top receivers while thriving in Baltimore’s aggressive defensive system.
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Mark Andrews checks in at No. 35 as the most productive tight end in franchise history. A third-round pick in 2018, Andrews quickly became Lamar Jackson’s favorite target and has rewritten the Ravens’ record book. Multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors have accompanied a career filled with clutch catches, touchdown receptions, and playoff appearances, cementing his place among Baltimore’s all-time offensive greats.
At No. 34 is Sam Adams, whose arrival transformed Baltimore’s defensive front. The massive defensive tackle brought power, athleticism, and playmaking ability to the interior of the defense, helping create the dominant unit that carried the Ravens to a Super Bowl XXXV title. Adams earned Pro Bowl recognition and became one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in team history.
Elvis Dumervil ranks No. 33 after producing one of the finest pass-rushing stretches ever seen in Baltimore. Signed as a free agent in 2013, Dumervil recorded 37 sacks over three seasons and consistently created havoc off the edge. His 17-sack campaign in 2014 remains one of the greatest single-season performances by a Ravens defender.
Michael Pierce lands at No. 32 as one of the organization’s most successful undrafted free-agent stories. Pierce developed into an elite run defender and dominant interior presence while embodying the toughness and work ethic that have long defined Ravens football. His ability to control the line of scrimmage made him a key contributor across multiple playoff teams.
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Orlando Brown Jr. rounds out the group at No. 31. Following in the footsteps of his father, Brown became one of the NFL’s top young offensive tackles during his time in Baltimore. A third-round pick in 2018, Brown earned Pro Bowl honors at both right tackle and left tackle while helping anchor one of the league’s most productive rushing attacks during the early years of Lamar Jackson’s career.
The players ranked between 40 and 31 represent a blend of championship pedigree, individual excellence, and franchise-defining impact. Several own records, others delivered iconic moments, and many helped shape the identity of Ravens football across multiple generations. As the countdown moves into the top 30, the focus shifts almost exclusively to players whose careers altered the course of franchise history.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens Top 100: Franchise icons fill spots 40 through 31
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