Ravens: Projecting Every Starter And The Next Man Up

Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Crockett Gillmore (80) celebrates with Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Ravens guard Marshal Yanda (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boise State defensive lineman Kamalei Correa speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Inside Linebacker:

1. Kamalei Correa: I would like the record to show that I called Correa shifting to inside linebacker spot before the Ravens made the decision. Correa was more of a Jarrett Johnson like outside linebacker. He was good at stopping the run and he wasn’t a horrible pass rusher. His speed inside is elite. His speed outside is decent. That’s why it makes sense for him to fill the shoes of Daryl Smith.

Correa may be a rookie but he has what you need, at the linebacker spot. He makes textbook tackles. He has a high football IQ and the ability to make plays in the backfield, he’s going to be something special.

2. Zach Orr: Last season Orr got a chance to get more reps than he would have had, barring injuries. He finished the season with 22 tackles and a quarterback sack. Orr and Correa will be competing for this job in the preseason. I think Correa wins it, but Orr will make a strong case for himself.

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