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Baltimore Ravens Top Breakout Candidate in 2026

Baltimore Ravens Top Breakout Candidate in 2026

Summary

Mike Green, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, was a highly talented college player but had a slow start in his first NFL season. With key players leaving the team and a new coaching staff, Green has a good chance to play more and improve in 2026.

Key Facts

  • Mike Green was a top college player with 17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss in his last season.
  • Two sexual assault allegations arose before the NFL draft, which Green denied and was never charged for.
  • Green was drafted 59th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • In his rookie NFL season, he played all 17 games but had modest stats and limited starts.
  • Green ranked near the bottom of edge rushers in several performance metrics.
  • Veteran players Kyle Van Noy and Dre’Mont Jones left the Ravens, and Odafe Oweh was traded midseason.
  • This opens the door for Green to see more playing time in 2026.
  • New defensive coordinator Jesse Minter expressed confidence in Green’s potential and work ethic.
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