Baltimore Ravens: 5 franchise cornerstones 25-years old or under
3. Marlon Humphrey
2019 will be the year that the rest of the league learns the name “Marlon Humphrey.” Humphrey can walk-the-walk, even though he chooses not to talk. Unlike stars like Richard Sherman and Jalen Ramsey, Humphrey employs the classic policy of “speak softly and carry a big stick.”
So what Marlon Humphrey isn’t a trash talker? Why does he have to when he plays the way he doesn’t? All the kid does is lockdown opposing team’s best wide receiver and frustrate quarterbacks all day long. In every sense of the word, Humphrey is a franchise staple for Baltimore and is the best player on their defense under 25-years old.
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The swagger that Humphrey brings to the defense isn’t in his words, but rather his play. Humphrey is absolutely extraordinary at his position. His level of play is inspiring to the rest of the defense; a unit that already has the utmost respect for him. For goodness sakes, Marlon Humphrey and Jimmy Smith could be an elite cornerback tandem in 2019!
Cornerbacks aren’t often considered a premium position, but having good ones is an underrated aspect of a defense. More often than not, edge rushers, linebackers, and safeties are considered more valuable, but Marlon Humphrey is an exception for the Baltimore Ravens. His supreme talent not only makes him valuable, but also a franchise cornerstone for the Ravens.