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Kyle Youmans Named the New “Voice of the Ravens”
6/24/2026, 9:28:46 PM
Ravens Appoint Kyle Youmans as New Play-by-Play Voice
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Ravens announced that Kyle Youmans will become the franchise’s “Voice of the Ravens,” providing play-by-play commentary for in-season radio broadcasts and preseason television telecasts. Youmans will also lead Ravens-owned video, radio, and podcast programming and will appear regularly on Hearst-owned WBAL NewsRadio 1090 AM/101.5 FM, 98 Rock, and WBAL-TV 11. He will share the booth with Hall of Famer Rod Woodson for all gameday radio and preseason TV broadcasts.
Broadcast Tradition and Recent Changes
The appointment follows a 31-year lineage of Ravens play-by-play voices. Gerry Sandusky served from 2006 to 2025, succeeding Scott Garceau (1996-2005) and earlier Chuck Thompson. Continuity of on-air talent has been a hallmark of the franchise’s media strategy, making the transition to Youmans a notable moment in the team’s broadcast history.
Kyle Youmans' Professional Background
Youmans spent seven seasons (2019-2025) with the Dallas Cowboys’ media team, hosting more than 1,000 episodes of Cowboys content, anchoring NFL Draft coverage, and earning four Lone Star Emmy Awards. He has called over 750 radio and TV broadcasts, including college football and basketball for Compass Media Networks across the SEC, ACC, Big 12 and Big Ten, and served four seasons (2022-2026) as TV voice of the Texas Legends, the Mavericks’ G League affiliate. He is a 2018 University of North Texas graduate.
Organizational Statements
Ravens President Sashi Brown said the team is “excited to welcome Kyle Youmans” and confident his “extraordinary combination of play-by-play expertise, storytelling ability and genuine passion” will extend Gerry Sandusky’s legacy. Hearst Baltimore President Dan Joerres highlighted Youmans’ “energy, passion and excitement,” noting that he is expected to become an “integral part of the Ravens’ experience for years to come.” Rod Woodson praised Youmans’ “outstanding energy, knowledge, preparation and situational awareness” demonstrated during the interview process.
Criticism & Opposition
No dissenting viewpoints or criticism were reported in the source material.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are excited to welcome Kyle Youmans to our organization and the Baltimore community,” — Sashi Brown, Ravens President
- “It is the honor of my career to be named the next 'Voice of the Ravens.' I extend my gratitude to the Ravens organization for trusting me with such a coveted role, and I offer a sincere congratulations to Gerry Sandusky for a wonderful 20 years with the Ravens and an incredible broadcasting career in Baltimore. Gerry wasn't just a voice, he was a pillar of Baltimore sports fandom, and I look forward to building that same kind of relationship with The Flock — both through their speakers and in the community,” — Kyle Youmans, Play-by-Play Announcer
- “Kyle's outstanding energy, knowledge, preparation and situational awareness were immediately apparent when we simulated calling a game during his interview process,” — Rod Woodson, Ravens Legend
- “Kyle brings energy, passion and excitement to the broadcast booth while continuing the tradition of excellence established by his predecessor, Gerry Sandusky.” — Dan Joerres, Hearst Baltimore President
Upcoming Broadcast Schedule
Youmans will begin his duties with the 2025 training camp, then cover the regular season. He and Woodson will call all gameday radio broadcasts on WBAL NewsRadio, 98 Rock and 14 affiliates, and will lead preseason television telecasts produced by Ravens Productions on WBAL-TV 11 and its regional partners.
