Eligible: 2022
Smith played his final three seasons with the Ravens after spending 13 years with the Carolina Panthers. Players can’t be measured by statistics alone, but Smith has the numbers. He ranks eighth all-time in receiving yards (14,731), 12th all-time in receptions (1,031) and he had eight 1,000-yard seasons. Smith played much of his career in offenses that were run-oriented, making those stats even more impressive.
2018 record: 10-6
Reason for optimism: Development of Lamar Jackson as a passer. Jackson led the Ravens to their first AFC North title in six years on the strength of his legs.