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5 Ravens Ready to Breakout in 2016

By Hassan Zakai

Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (L) and linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (L) and linebacker Za'Darius Smith (90) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) scores a 3 yards touchdown as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr (54) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) scores a 3 yards touchdown as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr (54) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

#1 : Zachary Orr, ILB

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Zach Orr looks to be the next undrafted gem for the Ravens at linebacker. I could see Arthur Brown being here as well, but my prediction is that Orr ends up being the starter, taking over for Daryl Smith at inside linebacker.

Orr played about 14% of defensive snaps last season, mainly coming in on passing downs. He also held a large role on special teams, which gives him an inside road for more playing time. He’s a hard worker and has good instincts that got better as the season went on.

He’s a physical player who possesses great speed at a position that is increasingly getting more difficult for slower players to excel at. He showed great burst and explosion in his limited play last season, and deserves to have a chance to start next to C.J. Mosley.

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