Baltimore Ravens: 3 Dark horse candidates at their positions

Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro (34) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Sean Spence (51) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro (34) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Sean Spence (51) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Ravens won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Maurice Canady runs the 40 yard dash during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Maurice Canady runs the 40 yard dash during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Here are three players that could surprise some people and make some noise for the Baltimore Ravens in 2017.

As OTAs start up in the NFL, we get a chance to see draft picks, undrafted free agents and other younger players get a chance to show off their talents. These team activities are optional and most of the time veterans choose to wait until training camp to return.

The Baltimore Ravens have some intriguing young players. Whether it is a second year player or guy that’s been buried in the depth chart, the start of a new season yields new opportunities. We will see some of these guys who haven’t had much of a chance to play become candidates to possibly start or see increased playing time this season.

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