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Jonas Shaffer

Jonas

Jonas Shaffer joined the staff of The Baltimore Banner in January 2023 as a Ravens beat reporter. He previously covered the team for The Baltimore Sun, where he first served as an editor and general-assignment reporter. He's also worked for The Washington Post and Cape Cod Times. Jonas grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from the University of Maryland. He made it into Sports Illustrated at age 7 after the magazine ran a small wire photo of him, in his soccer gear, next to his mother. ("SOCCER MOMS: The ultimate bench warmers.") His athletic career peaked not long after.

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Safety Malaki Starks won’t turn 22 until November, and the Ravens can afford to be patient with his development.
Inside Malaki Starks’ ‘appealing’ talent: Here’s what first-round pick can do for Ravens’ defense
“It’s very evident that not a lot of people can do what Malaki Starks can do on the football field,” defensive coordinator Zach Orr said.
The Ravens drafted Mike Green of Marshall despite red flags in his past.
Eric DeCosta says Ravens ‘thoroughly’ investigated allegations against second-round pick Mike Green
The 6-foot-3, 251-pound Green was considered a first-round talent after finishing with 17 sacks in 2024.
Kevin Winston Jr. of Penn State, a Columbia native, is expected to be drafted on Day 2.
As Day 2 of NFL draft approaches, watch out for these Baltimore-area prospects
Here are nine prospects with local ties who could be drafted Friday or Saturday, including a few potential Ravens targets.
Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks celebrates after being chosen by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
The Ravens couldn’t pass on Malaki Starks and his ‘remarkable’ football IQ
Starks is “wired like a Raven,” according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks sets up for a play against Florida last November.
We went through 83 mock drafts. Here are the favorites to end up with the Ravens.
Here’s a roundup of dozens of recent first-round projections for the Ravens, arranged from most common pick to least common.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh take questions at the team’s predraft news conference.
Ravens reset: Trading Mark Andrews? Prioritizing an edge defender? Answering 5 big NFL draft questions.
The Ravens’ long wait for the NFL draft is finally over. What happens next?
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks at the team’s predraft press conference last week.
Which top draft prospects will the Ravens avoid — and covet? They’ve left some clues
Where will Eric DeCosta look in the first round? We examined 20 players who’ve been linked to the Ravens’ top pick.
The Banner Ravens Podcast’s complete mock draft
It’s mock draft time.
Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) cheers after breaking up a pass during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., November 7, 2024.
Ar’Darius Washington re-signs with Ravens after quiet period in free agency
Although the Ravens were “fairly confident” Washington would return, they're expected to draft at least one safety next week.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton says he and the Ravens are not yet discussing a contract extension.
Ravens’ young stars aren’t worried about contract extensions: ‘If it happens, it happens’
“Haven’t had too many talks about it, to be honest,” Kyle Hamilton said of a potential contract extension.
Boston College’s Donovan Ezeiruaku could be one of a number of talented players available to the Ravens if they trade down to the last pick of the first round.
2025 NFL mock draft: Can Ravens find a star with a trade in first round?
The Ravens have over 200 draftable players on their board, but only a handful will be under consideration Thursday.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kristian Welch looks up at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Ravens free agency tracker: Baltimore loses another special teamer
With the start of the NFL’s “legal tampering” period, free agency is back. Follow all of the Ravens’ comings and goings here.
Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Eric DeCosta, right, and head coach John Harbaugh take questions from reporters at the team’s predraft news conference on Tuesday.
Ravens draft needs: Why the defense should be a priority — and where Eric DeCosta can find help
The Ravens need to find impact players at outside linebacker, cornerback and defensive line next week.
Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) cheers after breaking up a pass during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., November 7, 2024.
Ravens expect Ar’Darius Washington to return in 2025; Eric DeCosta won’t commit to drafting a kicker
Washington, a restricted free agent, has until Friday to sign an offer sheet with a new team.
Derik Queen #25 of the Maryland Terrapins shoots during practice before the NCAA tournament.
Maryland basketball star Derik Queen, a Baltimore native, entering NBA draft
Queen led Maryland with a team-high 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and shot 52.6% from the field.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., in 2019.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. resolve battle for No. 8
This isn't the first time that Lamar Jackson has defended the value of his No. 8 before.
New Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams speaks during his introductory press conference.
‘Sky is the limit’ for Buzz Williams: 7 takeaways from the Maryland basketball coach’s press conference
Maryland will “provide the resources Buzz needs to win, and we will win,” one school official said.
New Terps coach Buzz Williams does not rely on one style to win games, but his most recent Texas A&M team looked nothing like a modern elite program.
Buzz Williams brings a unique style to Maryland basketball. Will it work?
New Maryland coach Buzz Williams' teams are usually good but rarely great. Is his approach too antiquated?
Buzz Williams has a career record of 373-228 in 18 seasons.
Maryland hires Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams as men’s basketball coach
Williams, 52, has led the Aggies to three straight NCAA tournament appearances.
Kevin Willard leaves Maryland with a record of 65-39 in three seasons.
Kevin Willard is leaving for Villanova. Here are 11 potential candidates to replace him as Maryland basketball coach.
After its best season in years, the Maryland men’s basketball team needs a new coach.
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