A new addition has been named the biggest bust candidate for the Baltimore Ravens in 2026.
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton recently predicted every team's biggest bust for the '26 season, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins was the pick for Baltimore. The Ravens signed Hawkins to a two-year, $10 million deal in free agency.
Jaylinn Hawkins named Ravens' biggest bust candidate for 2026
Moton pointed to a reduced role in Baltimore as the main reason for Hawkins' selection.
"Jaylinn Hawkins cashed in on his most productive season. Last year, with the New England Patriots, he logged 71 tackles (three for loss), six pass breakups and four interceptions. The Baltimore Ravens signed him to a two-year, $10 million deal," Moton wrote.
"Unlike the previous year with the Patriots, Hawkins won't be a full-time starter. He's behind two-time All-Pro Kyle Hamilton and 2025 first-rounder Malaki Starks on the depth chart. ... He won't match his numbers from the 2025 term."
When describing his game upon his arrival in Baltimore, Hawkins stressed his ability to make plays on the ball.
“I make plays. I get the ball. ... But that’s just one thing I pride myself on is the ball. It's kind of always been a special part of my game ever since I was young and, you know, I want to further and continue that," Hawkins said of his game.
"Also, you know, I play hard energy and, you know, I’m out there hitting and just playing… tenacious defense and having fun with it."
Hawkins was a key cog in the secondary for the Patriots, who went all the way to the Super Bowl last year. He'll aim to have that same impact in Baltimore.
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