Ravens’ top trio looks more like an Avengers cast than a football roster

There’s always been something a little cinematic about the way the Baltimore Ravens go about their business. They don’t just build rosters—they assemble casts. And according to Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema, Baltimore’s 2025 top stars are clear: Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Kyle Hamilton — a combination so loaded with star power and distinct traits, it feels more like an Avengers lineup than a football depth chart.

These aren’t just the best players on the Ravens. They’re three of the most iconic at their respective positions, each with a style that feels almost superhero-esque.

And when you break down what each of them brings to the table, the Marvel Avengers parallels are almost too perfect to ignore.

Meet Baltimore’s Big Three: Spider-Man, Thor, and Black Panther

Lamar Jackson is the Spider-Man of the NFL. He doesn’t bulldoze or intimidate — he dances, slings footballs on ropes, and destroys with speed and vision that seem like they're from a different dimension. Like Peter Parker in chaos, Lamar thrives when the structure breaks down.

His 2024 season wasn’t just elite by dual-threat standards; it was elite, period. Over 4,000 passing yards, nearly 1,000 rushing, 45 total touchdowns, and just four interceptions — all while leading the league in yards per pass and yards per carry. It was electric brilliance wrapped in backyard flair, the kind of season only someone with a Spidey sense could deliver.

Then there’s Derrick Henry, whose arrival in Baltimore added some thunder to the lightning. Some might reach for the Hulk comparison, but Henry is no mindless bruiser. He’s more Thor — mythic in stature, destructive by nature, but measured in his execution.

The stiff-arm is his Mjölnir, and when he lowers the boom in the open field, it feels like a sledgehammer hitting concrete. Henry’s 2024 season (1,921 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns, and a PFF-best 93.1 rushing grade) was historic — it was the highest-graded rushing season from a running back over 30 in NFL history. He may be getting up there in age, but nothing about his game feels old.

And finally, there’s Kyle Hamilton. He doesn’t shout for attention, but his tape speaks volumes. He’s everywhere at once — part free safety, part linebacker, part slot corner, full-time problem. He plays like Black Panther — fluid, calculating, explosive when needed, but never out of control.

His 2024 stat line (107 tackles, two sacks, four tackles for loss, and nine passes defended) reads like a utility belt of production. He doesn’t just fit into Baltimore’s scheme; he gives it the freedom to be unpredictable.

Stack them together, and it’s not hard to see why this trio is so foundational. Lamar sets the tempo, Henry enforces it, and Hamilton ensures it doesn’t get off course. That kind of talent clicks in all the right ways. If the Ravens are chasing another deep playoff run in 2025, it’ll be because their superhero core keeps saving the day.

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