Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart
- AFC North
- Stadium
- M&T Bank Stadium
- Head Coach
- John Harbaugh
- Offensive Coordinator
- Greg Roman
- Defensive Coordinator
- Mike Macdonald
- Special Teams Coach
- Chris Horton
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Baltimore Ravens fourth-round rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has impressed this offseason with his ability to get open and his large catch radius. "Watch out for this guy," safety Tony Jefferson said. "He's going to be really good." Likely caught several touchdown passes during red-zone drills as the star of the final day of mandatory minicamp. Quarterback Lamar Jackson said "the sky's the limit" for Likely. The 22-year-old from Coastal Carolina was extremely productive in college, and he finished 2021 with 59 catches for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he's a little small and slow at his position by NFL standards. Mark Andrews is the clear No. 1 pass-catching tight end for Baltimore, but Likely is one to keep an eye on as he competes with Josh Oliver and fellow rookie Charlie Kolar this summer.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed that he added 12 to 15 pounds of muscle mass this offseason. He said he usually played at between 205 and 208 pounds, but he's now at 220 pounds. "I just wanted to do it. See how I look, see how I feel," Jackson said. "And I feel good." The 25-year-old has been training hard in the offseason, and the ball was leaving his hand in a different way with more zip on his passes when he reported to mandatory minicamp. Jackson also worked with 3DQB throwing mechanics coach/trainer Adam Dedeaux this offseason. He finished last year on a disappointing note when he missed the final four games of the year due to an ankle injury, but Jackson is motivated to rebound and he has the talent to finish as a high-end QB1.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay has a chance to earn a bigger role this year after the team decided to trade Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals. Rashod Bateman is now the team's presumed No. 1 pass-catcher, and Duvernay is on a mission to win a starting job once training camp begins next month. Duvernay made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner last year and improved as a receiver with 33 catches for 272 yards and two touchdowns. The 24-year-old will have a big opportunity, especially if they don't add a veteran wideout before camp after they didn't draft a receiver. Duvernay is strong after the catch and is one of the fastest players in the NFL, so he can make noise with the ball in his hands. He could replace Brown as the Ravens primary deep threat, but in this run-first offense, it's going to be hard to trust any receiver in Baltimore's offense on a weekly basis for consistent production in fantasy.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at just 26 years old. "It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltimore Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. The family asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time," Safarrah Lawson said in a statement. Ferguson was a third-round selection by the Ravens in 2019 out of Louisiana Tech, and he had recorded 67 tackles (44 solo), 13 tackles for loss, 17 QB hits, 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 38 games (10 starts) in his three NFL seasons with Baltimore. RotoBaller offers its condolences to Ferguson's family and friends at this difficult time.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said it's too early to say whether running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) will be ready on Day 1 of training camp next month. Harbaugh said they all have "a chance," but he's more "hopeful" for Week 1 of the regular season. Edwards has an easier path to be ready on time, since Dobbins is recovering from an ACL tear and LCL damage to his knee. Assuming both are at full health, Dobbins is the more attractive fantasy option as a risk/reward, low-end RB2. Edwards probably won't be drafted in standard-sized leagues, while former Falcons running back Mike Davis will only be an option if neither Dobbins nor Edwards are ready to go for Week 1.
