Studs and duds from the Ravens 2023 season

The Baltimore Ravens have concluded their 2023 season, and the focus now shifts to what’s shaping up to be a franchise-altering offseason for general manager Eric DeCosta.

Where things currently stand, Baltimore expected to have roughly $7,328,828 in cap space, via OverTheCap, which is the 20th most in the NFL.

That number could grow if the team opts to part ways with some expensive contracts (perhaps Ronnie Stanley and/or Marlon Humphrey.

With the offseason underway, we’re looking at studs and duds from the 2023 regular season.

Stud-- Lamar Jackson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jackson will likely be named the NFL’s MVP for a second time, after logging career bests in completions (307), completion percentage (67.2) and passing yards (3,678), while also rushing for a team-high 821 yards. This week he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December/January, winning that honor for the third time in his career.

Stud--Gus Edwards

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) carries the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) defends during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Gus Edwards’ yards per carry were down this season, but he was solid, logging 810 rushing yards and a team leading 13 rushing touchdowns.

Edwards will have his suitors on the open market.

Stud--Keaton Mitchell

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) makes the tackle against Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

The undrafted rookie outplayed Melvin Gordon in the preseason, and by midseason, was the most productive running back on the roster.

Mitchell was one of the highest graded players on offense, and finished his rookie year with 47 attempts, for 396 yards and two touchdowns in 8 appearances with two starts.

Dud--Justice Hill

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Hill lost snaps to Keaton Mitchell down the stretch and finished with 84 carries for 387 yards and 16 games played.

Dud--Devin Duvernay

Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (13) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

The former Michigan will hit free agency on a down note after logging 4 catches for 18 yards on 13 games played.

Stud--Zay Flowers

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The young rookie carried the Ravens passing attack, logging 77 catches for 858 yards and 5 touchdowns on 108 targets.

Dud --Rashod Bateman

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs after the catch during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Bateman started 12 of 16 games this season, logging 32 catches, for 367 yards, and 1 touchdown on 56 targets.

Stud-Isaiah LIkely

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs following his catch for a second quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Playing in relief of an injured Mark Andrews, Likely started 8 of 17 games in 2023, logging 30 catches for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Dud--Melvin Gordon

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 31: Running back Melvin Gordon III #33 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after rushing for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Gordon’s fumble against the Steelers in the Week 18 season finale was his final carry with the team this season after being waived on Wednesday.

Baltimore moved on from Gordon III after signing Dalvin Cook before the regular season finale against Pittsburgh.

Stud--Kyle Hamilton

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a touchdown pass as Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) defends in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Swiss army knife at safety, Hamilton is an All-Pro and has developed into one of the league’s top defensive players in only his second season.

Hamilton became the first NFL defender since Tyrann Mathieu in 2015 to notch four interceptions, ten passes defended and at least 10 tackles for loss in a single season. Hamilton had three sacks and 13 passes defensed.

Stud--Jadeveon Clowney

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) during the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Clowney finished the year as one of the highest graded performers, logging a career high 9 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, 51 hurries and 71 QB pressures.

Dud--David Ojabo

Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled after a catch by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) and Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) in the third quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports

The former Michigan pass rusher finished the year on injured reserve, logging 1 start in three games played.

Dud--Broderick Washington

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Broderick Washington #96 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

After signing a contract extension, Washington started five of 16 games and was a healthy scratch in two contest.

Washington finished the year with two sacks, 18 tackles and three tackles for loss.

Dud --Tavius Robinson

Oct 15, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The former Ole Miss pass rusher and fourth round pick finished his rookie season as one of the lowest graded performers this season.

Robinson started one of 17 games this season, 1 sack and 26 tackles.

Stud--Brandon Stephens

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the third quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Stephens started 16 games at cornerback, and the converted safety logged two interceptions, and a 65.5 grade in coverage.

Stud--Patrick Queen-Roquan Smith

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

The dynamic duo at linebacker will likely split up during free agency, but they were major studs during the 2023 regular season.

Queen and Smith combined for 291 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 14 passes defended.

Stud--Geno Stone

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Geno Stone #26 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after an interception in the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Stone started 11 of 17 games for Baltimore this season, finishing second in the NFL with 7 interceptions, along with 68 tackles and 9 passes defended.