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Ravens: Projecting Every Starter And The Next Man Up

By Chris Schisler

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
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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Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA;Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (C) laughs with guard John Urschel (64) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA;Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (C) laughs with guard John Urschel (64) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Guard:

1. John Urschel: The most likely replacement to Kelechi Osemele, is a player that is used to filling in for him. Urschel is the Ravens mathematical genius who happens to be a good football player. Urschel gives the Ravens a strong and sturdy guard. He is a phenomenal run blocker and a solid pass protector. The Ravens did not want to lose Osemele, but they didn’t lose sleep when the Oakland Raiders showed him the money. They knew Urschel was a perfect fit.

Urschel has started 10 games in his two years in the NFL. He started 7 games last season and three in 2014. When the Ravens lost Ben Grubbs in 2011, they replaced him with Osemele. Before he was a high-profile guard, he was a player from Iowa State most of us never had heard of. Don’t be surprised when Urschel proves that he is a worthy replacement. The Ravens have been through this before.

2. Alex Lewis: Lewis is a 6’6″ 312 pound offensive lineman from Nebraska. As a Cornhusker, he was the left tackle. In the NFL, Lewis projects more as a guard. Lewis is a powerful run blocker with an above average ability to get to the second level. With a little development, Lewis could be a really solid player for the Ravens. He has time to develop, barring injuries on the offensive line.

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