We asked, you answered: fans predict Mike Green breakout in 2026

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: Mike Green #45 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the game against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images In last week’s Ravens Reacts survey, 61% of Baltimore Beatdown readers predicted that outside linebacker Mike Green would break out this season. Despite a pre-draft billing as an explosive pass rusher, the second-round pick disappointed as a rookie.

Injuries to Kyle Van Noy and Tavius Robinson – as well as the Odafe Oweh trade – pressed Green into a bigger role than expected. He led the outside linebacker room in snaps, but only produced 3. 5 sacks and seven tackles for loss.

The 22-year-old struggled to set a hard edge against the run or consistently generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Green stands to benefit from Baltimore’s new defensive coaching staff. One of the drawbacks of Zach Orr’s scheme was a prescribed rush plan that handed edge rushers specific responsibilities rather than letting them pin their ears back.

Jesse Minter’s scheme allows them to play freer, as evidenced by Odafe Oweh’s production after being traded to the Chargers last season. He notched 7. 5 sacks in 12 games in Los Angelez after zero to start the season in Baltimore.