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Ravens Preseason: 5 things we’ve learned so far

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 09: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 09: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

4. Hayden Hurst and Orlando Brown Jr. look the part:

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Hayden Hurst was the first player the Ravens drafted in the 2018 class. He has shown the Ravens fanbase why he was so coveted by the franchise. In two games he has four receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown. Coming into the draft, he was viewed as a versatile tight end, and he’s showing why on the field. He is a good blocker, he runs good routes and he can come up with tough grabs. The Ravens had two first round picks, and the selection of Hurst was the one designed to help the team win now.

Orlando Brown Jr. looks the part at right tackle. The Ravens third round pick, looks sturdy against pass rush and he has been a decent run blocker. Brown Jr. has displayed far more athletic ability than he figured to have after his debacle of an NFL Combine performance. He’s picking up blitzes, he’s not getting pushed around off the edge. Life is good for Brown Jr. who looks ready to start when the regular season rolls around.

The Ravens rookies could help the Ravens out of a couple of bad situations. The Ravens desperately need production out of the tight end position. If Brown Jr. can start at right tackle, that should improve things dramatically for the offensive line. If Brown Jr. starts, there will be no debate and no settling on the right side of the offensive line. Both players are integral to the Ravens success and they look like they’re ready to contribute right away.

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