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Baltimore Ravens: 5 Players Who Could Take Next Step In 2017

By Chris Schisler

Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) catches a touchdown over Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard (21) in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) catches a touchdown over Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard (21) in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kamalei Correa (51) waits for play to resume during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Ravens won 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kamalei Correa (51) waits for play to resume during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Ravens won 23-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kamalei Correa:

The Ravens second round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft made next to no impact this season. Correa moved from the outside linebacker spot, and ended up as Zach Orr’s backup. With Orr’s shocking and sad retirement, Correa has a golden opportunity. If the Ravens don’t add another interior linebacker to the mix, Orr’s job is Correa’s to lose.

Correa has a ton of potential. He has a thick 6’3″ 245 pound linebacker with a very aggressive mindset. If the Ravens coaching staff can find a way to funnel his energy into productivity, he could be a dominant player. Correa is a really good athlete. If he gets the starting job, he will be a great match with C.J. Mosley.

The Ravens have many pressing needs. They may not find a better option at inside linebacker. The Ravens also have an incentive to seeing if their second round pick was worth the investment. If Correa ends up meeting his potential, the Ravens won’t  be hurting for a linebacker.

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