Ravens Wide Receivers: How Many Will Make The Final Roster?

Jun 19, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receivers (from left to right) LaQuan Williams, Jacoby Jones, Gerrard Sheppard, Torrey Smith, Deonte Thompson, and Steve Smith, Sr. look on during minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens wide receivers group is a position of strength this year after only producing two or three viable options in 2013. The team knew that they sorely needed to upgrade and replace the fearless Anquan Boldin, and they did just that by picking up the similarly tough Steve Smith. They have also added a number of promising rookies to the mix to round out what promises to be a solid crew.

Some would argue that Campanaro is on the bubble since he was a seventh round draft selection, but the Ravens traded back into the draft to take him.

As it stands today, we know that five players are essentially locked into the final roster at the wide receiver position: Torrey Smith, Steve Smith, Jacoby Jones, Marlon Brown, and Michael Campanaro. Some would argue that Campanaro is on the bubble since he was a seventh round draft selection, but the Ravens traded back into the draft to take him. Couple that with the fact that they rarely give up on draft picks this early, and he should be safe by default.

That leaves Jeremy Butler, LaQuan Williams, Deonte Thompson, Mike Willie, Gerrard Shepard, Jace Davis, and Kamar Aiken to battle for what could be only one or two roster spots. Usually the fifth and sixth wide receivers in a group have to play special teams, which gives the edge to Thompson and Williams. The Ravens will most likely want to keep a solid developmental receiver on the roster as well. So far Butler is the best bet for that role after he has impressed early in camp.