The ' history is relatively short, but in terms of great players and franchise success, they may be pound-for-pound the best organization in the . The names on this list of the five best Ravens players of all time include some of the best and most feared players who’ve played in the league over the last two decades. In 1996, when owner Art Modell moved the to Maryland, he left the franchise history in Ohio, so the Ravens record books started just under 30 years ago.
Still, in that short time, the Ravens have made 15 playoff appearances and won two Super Bowls. That’s more than 17 other NFL teams. How did they do it? Well, the franchise has had just three head coaches — Ted Marchibroda, Brian Billick, and John Harbaugh — and they have an identity of conservative offense, aggressive defense, and high-level special teams that have carried them to success.
To accomplish all this, the Ravens have had their fair share of great players who have made this winning strategy work. And to prove just how strong this list is, two-time NFL MVP didn't make the cut. The Steelers have too many great players to mention, but we did our best to weed out the top five in franchise history.
Ray Lewis is one of the and an incredible leader of men. The former Miami Hurricanes defender could give a speech that would make his teammates want to run through a wall and then kick that wall down himself. Lewis was the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, and he started his career with a bang, mak.
