Baltimore Ravens not on the roster bubble ahead of training camp

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 30: Wide Receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 30: Wide Receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 21: Tight End Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with tight end Nick Boyle #86 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Tight End:

I don’t have to explain this one much, but hey, that’s what I do. Mark Andrews was the best tight end the Ravens had last year. He was drafted in the third round and he out-shined his draft stock. Hayden Hurst was a first round pick and he could have a bigger season if he stays healthy. Nick Boyle is a blocking tight end who is reliable and solid all around.

Offensive line:

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  • Ronnie Stanley
  • Ben Powers
  • Matt Skura
  • Marshal Yanda
  • Orlando Brown Jr.
  • Alex Lewis
  • James Hurst

There has been a lot of talk this offseason about Ben Powers potentially starting at left guard. We have to wait and see on that but Powers has a roster spot locked down. On this list I essentially included the Ravens projected starters and the players who have been starters in the past few seasons. James Hurst has to make the team. He’s not that great but he’s not that bad and he’s versatile. Hurst also has too big of a contract to justify cutting him.

Alex Lewis has had an up and down career as a guard. Like Hurst, Lewis has the ability to play on the interior of the line and to kick out and be a tackle. He is a lock to make the roster because the Ravens know he can at least give them a solid performance.

Bradley Bozeman has a chance to make the roster yet it isn’t a guarantee. Jermaine Eluemunor still has a bunch of potential because of his size. It’s hard to bet on Eluemunor because he has looked awful so far into his short career. The Ravens should keep eight offensive linemen so it’s bad news for them not to be one of the seven that I consider to be penciled in.