Baltimore Ravens: Prediction of the 53-man roster
By Joe Schiller
Secondary (9)
Tony Jefferson
Eric Weddle
Jimmy Smith
Marlon Humphrey
Brandon Carr
Lardarius Webb
Brandon Boykin
Maurice Canady
Anthony Levine
The duo of Tony Jefferson and Eric Weddle is one of the most exciting things about this defense this season. On paper they should be terrorizing opposing offenses all season long.
Jimmy Smith and veteran Brandon Carr will the favorites to start at corner with Marlon Humphrey and Maurice Canady playing behind. Smith has dealt with a number of injuries so it’s better to be safe than sorry. You also add in Lardarius Webb who can play in the nickel package.
With Tavon Young out, this opens the door for Brandon Boykin. He comes in with experience playing in the slot and that’s exactly where the Ravens will put him. This allows for Marlon Humphrey to focus on playing the outside, where he’s best suited.
Anthony Levine makes the roster solely for depth purposes. He’s a S/LB hybrid that could see time at both positions. Most of his playing time should come on special teams.