30 Most Important Ravens of 2025: No. 29 Tavius Robinson
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season.
The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team's success this season.
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens for the 2025 season. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year.
Next up is Tavius Robinson, a young player returning at outside linebacker, who has earned praise from defensive line coach Chuck Smith. Smith called Robinson a "centerpiece" of the Ravens' defense.
Background
Position: OLB
Age: 26
Experience: 3-year vet
2025 cap hit: $1,210,141
2024 recap
The former Ole Miss pass rusher had 32 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and 12 QB hits in 17 games last season.
The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss spent the first half of the season in a rotational role at edge rusher, but he did start in the final six regular-season games.
2025 outlook
Robinson will likely serve as the Ravens' primary backup edge rusher for the 2025 campaign behind Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh, while potentially sliding inside to defensive end in key schemes that feature Mike Green off the edge.
Biggest question: Can Robinson carve out a role in Ravens' scheme?
Robinson has diligently grown as a player, and following OTA No. 9, the former Ole Miss star was highly praised by Ravens defensive line coach Chuck Smith. While talking to reporters after a recent practice, Smith called Robinson one of "the centerpieces" of the Ravens' defense. Still, the Ravens had the second-most sacks in the league last season (54) and two players in double digits (Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh). They wanted to upgrade the pass rush and landed Marshall's Mike Green in round two after he slid out of the first round.
30 Most Important Ravens of 2025
We're counting down our 30 Most Important Ravens of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.No. 30 QB Cooper Rush, No. 29 OLB Tavius Robinson
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