Baltimore Ravens rookies are just days away from entering the Under Armour Performance Center for the start of training camp and a hopeful Super Bowl run.
During free agency, the Ravens added Cooper Rush and DeAndre Hopkins to the passing game, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie on defense, and Jake Hummel to the special teams. The team is still in the midst of a Super Bowl window and has signed a talented and versatile 11-player NFL draft class, as well as 17 undrafted free agents.
Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta made the most significant move of the off-season on the final day of minicamp, quietly coming to terms with Jaire Alexander on a one-year deal. With training camp set to kick off, we’re ranking every Ravens defensive position group by chance of making the 53-man roster.
DT — 6
Nnamdi Madubuike
Travis Jones
John Jenkins
Aeneas Peebles (Drafted Rookie)
Basil (C.J.) Okoye
Jayson Jones (Undrafted Free Agent)
DE– 3
Broderick Washington
Adedayo Odeleye
C.J. Ravenell
Edge Rusher –9
Mike Green
Kyle Van Noy
Odafe Oweh
Adisa Isaac
Tavius Robinson
Malik Hamm
David Ojabo
Kaimon Rucker (Undrafted rookie)
Diwun Black (undrafted rookie)
LB –7
Roquan Smith
Teddye Buchanan
Trenton Simpson
Jake Hummel
Jay Higgins (Undrafted Free Agent)
William Kwenkeu
Diwun Black (Undrafted Free Agent)
Chandler Martin (Undrafted Free Agent)
CB — 11
Marlon Humphrey
JAire Alexander
Nate Wiggins
Chidobe Awuize
T.J. Tampa
Bilhal Kone (Draft Pick)
Robert Longerbeam (Draft Pick)
Jalyn Armour-Davis
Reuben Lowery (Undrafted Free Agent)
Keyon Martin (Undrafted Free Agent)
Marquise Robinson (Undrafted Free Agent)
Alexander has missed at least 10 games in three of his last four seasons, but he’s still one of the best in the NFL when healthy.
S — 7
Kyle Hamilton
Malaki Starks
Ar’Darius Washington (PUP List)
Sanoussi Kane
Beau Brade
Desmond Igbinosun (Undrafted Free Agent)
Keondre Jackson (Undrafted Free Agent)
Specialist –4
Tyler Loop (Draft pick)
John Hoyland (Undrafted rookie)
Nick Moore
Jordan Stout
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Cornerback is the Ravens’ toughest position to earn a roster spot