The Baltimore Ravens are catching major heat after their 2025 NFL Draft pick, with fans and critics slamming them as “hypocrites”. The Ravens selected Marshall edge rusher Mike Green, a top prospect with a troubled past-two sexual assault allegations from 2022 in Charlottesville, which he denies and was never charged for.
The pick comes amid kicker Justin Tucker’s own scandal, facing over a dozen accusations of sexual misconduct from Baltimore massage therapists.”In the middle of Justin Tucker assaulting countless massage therapists in Baltimore, the Ravens select Mike Green,” @NFLDraftBites tweeted, adding, “Know the media won’t hold them accountable.”
The backlash was swift. An X user didn’t hold back, posting, “The hypocrisy of the Ravens organization knows no bounds.” Fans piled on, pointing to the Ravens’ history with controversial players. “Nothing new for the Rat Birds… Murderer, Cocaine trafficker, Deshaun Watson impersonator,” another fan replied, referencing past incidents like Ray Lewis’ 2000 murder charge (dropped) and other team controversies.
Green, ranked No. 12 on Dane Brugler’s top 100 prospects list, impressed at the Senior Bowl, but his off-field issues have haunted his draft stock. “I’ve done nothing wrong,” Green told reporters at the combine, firmly denying the allegations.
Mike Green pick ignites “hypocrisy” debate amid scandals
Tucker’s situation adds fuel to the fire-the NFL is investigating the Ravens kicker, who hired Clare Locke LLP to defend him, per SI.com. “This country already has a justice system… and Green wasn’t even charged,” another X user clapped back at critics, defending the pick. But the court of public opinion isn’t as forgiving-X users are roasting the Ravens for what they see as a double standard. “The Ravens preach values but draft Green while Tucker’s under fire? Hypocrites“.
The Ravens, coming off a 2024 season with 11 draft picks to bolster their roster, aimed to add depth with Green’s 6-foot-4, 248-pound frame and pass-rushing skills-he had 16.5 sacks in college, per Marshall stats. Yet, the pick’s timing has fans questioning the team’s moral compass. “Love to hate don’t you,” says one tweet, showing some Ravens fans are still ride-or-die despite the uproar. With Tucker’s investigation ongoing and Green’s allegations resurfacing, the Ravens are in the hot seat, and social media’s not letting this one slide.
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