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Baltimore Ravens: 5 intriguing undrafted free agents

By Joe Schiller

Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Cameron Judge (4) in the second quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Cameron Judge (4) in the second quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) carries the ball past Oregon State Beavers linebacker Ricky Ortiz (42) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) carries the ball past Oregon State Beavers linebacker Ricky Ortiz (42) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah won 27-12. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Ricky Ortiz, FB-TE, Oregon State

The start of NFL free agency has seemed like forever ago, but Ravens fans clearly remember losing out on Kyle Juszczyk. The fullback was a Swiss Army Knife kind of player for the offense during his time in Baltimore. He did everything from blocking, catching passes and running the ball. His play earned him a fat contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Now the Ravens are left with the task of finding his replacement.

With Nick Boyle and Lorenzo Taliaferro as options on the roster, the Ravens decided to bring in another guy to compete for the spot. Ortiz switched between tight-end and fullback during his time at Oregon State. Watching his highlights, he was used very similar to Juszczyk. He played on special teams, offense and even defense. This kind of versatility makes him a very intriguing prospect. Even if he doesn’t pan out at tight-end, he could be used on special teams. Having those valuable special teams guys is very important.

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