The Ravens are making a notable move in the trenches, bringing in former Falcons offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford to take over the same role in Baltimore. According to reports, the 49-year-old coach is expected to join John Harbaugh’s staff, stepping into a key position as the team looks to retool and reinforce its front five.
This is a strong addition for the Ravens. Ledford earned solid marks for his work in Atlanta over the past few seasons, helping shape a physical, disciplined offensive line that quietly became one of the team’s most consistent units.
Though his time with the Falcons ended as part of a broader staff overhaul under new head coach Kevin Stefanski-who brought in longtime offensive line guru Bill Callahan-Ledford’s stock around the league remained high. Now, he lands in Baltimore, where his experience and teaching ability could pay dividends for a unit that has seen its share of ups and downs.
Ledford’s path to this point has been anything but conventional. He carved out a seven-year NFL career as an undrafted center from 1999 to 2006, spending much of that time grinding on practice squads. That kind of journey tends to shape a coach, and it’s clear Ledford has leaned into that underdog mentality throughout his coaching rise.
He got his start in the college ranks at East Carolina as a graduate assistant in 2008, and over the next decade, he climbed the ladder with stops at Tennessee State, Gardner-Webb, and Appalachian State-where he eventually earned a promotion to co-offensive coordinator. From there, he served as NC State’s offensive line coach from 2016 to 2018, then took on dual duties as Louisville’s offensive coordinator and O-line coach from 2019 to 2020.
In 2021, Ledford made the jump to the NFL with the Falcons, and over the next three seasons, he helped develop a young, physical line that became the backbone of Atlanta’s run-heavy offense. His work didn’t go unnoticed-he was promoted to run game coordinator for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, a nod to his growing influence in the offensive scheme.
Now, he brings that experience to Baltimore, where the offensive line remains a crucial piece of the puzzle. With a mobile quarterback, a dynamic run game, and postseason expectations, the Ravens need a line that can anchor the offense and handle the physicality of the AFC. Ledford’s track record suggests he’s more than capable of helping them get there.
This isn’t just a routine hire-it’s a strategic one. Baltimore is betting on a coach who’s been through the grind, knows how to develop talent, and has proven he can adapt at both the college and pro levels. If Ledford can bring stability and edge to the Ravens’ offensive line, this move could end up being one of the more impactful staff changes of the offseason.