# 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?

## Sources

- OTL: Ravens Training Camp Battles to Watch

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