The Baltimore Ravens have been well-recognized in ESPN’s series of Top 10 players at each position, as determined by rankings from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. Players like Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Mark Andrews, and more have all earned spots on the lists for their respective positions.
However, in the most recent position group ranking released for cornerbacks, Marlon Humphrey was surprisingly left on the outside looking in of the Top 10. Humphrey was the second honorable mention listed behind Jalen Ramsey, and both players failed to usurp Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks, who earned the final No. 10 spot.
ESPN quoted an anonymous NFL coordinator coach saying that Humphrey is, “best in the slot at this stage, but he’s such a natural in there, very disruptive and can get the ball, physical.”
While the cornerback position in today’s NFL is loaded with high-end talent, Humphrey’s omission from the Top 10 comes as a surprise given his performance in 2024. The eight-year veteran had one of his best seasons to-date with 67 total tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 15 passes defended.
Humphrey’s six interceptions ranked tied for No. 3 in the league, and he ranked No. 9 in passes defended, as well. Stuffing the stat sheet and playing elite coverage earned Humphrey first-team All-Pro status for the second time in his career, while also leading to his fourth career Pro Bowl selection.
Regardless of his ranking on this list, Humphrey is undoubtedly one of the NFL’s better cornerbacks and is an all-important, driving force for the Ravens’ defense. He will again play a significant role as the No. 1 cornerback for the Ravens in 2025 alongside an uber-talented secondary now featuring Jaire Alexander and Malaki Starks.
You can view the full Top 10 cornerbacks list from ESPN here.