BAL Teddye Buchanan
NFL player. Position: Linebacker (LB). Team: Baltimore Ravens.
Quick Facts
- Position: Linebacker
- Team: Baltimore Ravens
- Draft: Round 4, 2025 NFL Draft
- College: University of California
2026 Outlook
Buchanan is a fourth-round pick (2025) recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 14 against the Bengals. In his rookie year despite the injury, he posted 93 tackles in 14 games (13 starts) and earned a spot on the 2025 PFWA All-Rookie Team at just 23 years old. He was graded as the second-best tackler on the Ravens defense, only behind two-time All-Pro Kyle Hamilton. Buchanan is competing with third-rounder Trenton Simpson for the starting inside linebacker spot next to three-time All-Pro Roquan Smith. The battle will define Ravens training camp, though HC Jesse Minter implements significant linebacker rotation, suggesting both will receive substantial snaps regardless. (per OTL: Ravens Training Camp Battles to Watch)
Role / Depth Chart
- Current role: Inside linebacker competing for starting spot
- Ahead on depth chart: Roquan Smith (three-time All-Pro)
- Competing with: Trenton Simpson (4th-year veteran)
Injury Status
Torn ACL in Week 14 (late 2025). Recovering for 2026 season. Expected to be ready for training camp.
Recent News
- 2026-06-08 — Ravens training camp battles to watch (OTL: Ravens Training Camp Battles to Watch)
Open Questions
- Will Buchanan return to his All-Rookie form after his ACL recovery?
- Can he reclaim the starting spot from Trenton Simpson who played well in his absence?