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Ebony Bird Round Table: Ravens 53 man roster projections

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 08: Miles Boykin #80 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch in front of Tae Hayes #30 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 08: Miles Boykin #80 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch in front of Tae Hayes #30 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 8, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 29: Marquise Brown #15 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 29: Marquise Brown #15 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Richard Bradshaw’s 53 man roster projection:

Quarterbacks

1.Lamar Jackson
2. Robert Griffin III
3.Trace McSorley

Running backs
4. Mark Ingram
5. Gus Edwards
6. Justice Hill
7. Kenneth Dixon
8. Patrick Ricard

Wide Receivers 
9. Marquise Brown
10. Willie Snead
11. Chris Moore
12. Seth Roberts
13. Miles Boykin
14. Jaleel Scott

Tight Ends
15. Mark Andrews
16. Hayden Hurst
17. Nick Boyle

Offensive Line
18. Ronnie Stanley
19. James Hurst
20. Matt Skura
21. Marshal Yanda
22. Orlando Brown Jr.
23. Bradley Bozeman
24. Ben Powers
25.  Patrick Mekari

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Defensive Line:
26. Brandon Williams
27. Michael Pierce
28. Chris Wormley
29. Willie Henry
30. Daylon Mack
31. Gerald Willis

Linebackers:
32. Patrick Onwuasor
33. Kenny Young
34. Chris Board
35. Matt Judon
36. Pernell McPhee
37. Jaylon Ferguson
38. Tim Williams
39. Tyus Bowser

Cornerbacks
40. Marlon Humphrey
41. Jimmy Smith
42. Brandon Carr
43. Anthony Averett
44. Iman Marshall
45. Cyrus Jones

Safety 
46. Earl Thomas
47. Tony Jefferson
48. Anthony Levine
49. DeShonn Elliott
50. Bennett Jackson
51. Justin Tucker
52. Sam Koch
53.Morgan Cox

IR – Tavon Young

Thanks to the outstanding play of Trace McSorley, the Baltimore Ravens will wind up keeping three quarterbacks in addition to Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III. McSorley proved he belongs behind his stellar performances throughout the preseason.

Kenneth Dixon also made a strong case to make the final 53-man roster. Dixon showed off the electric play-making ability that he’s always had. While it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make the roster, it would make the most sense for Baltimore to immediately shop him to teams in need of running back depth (hello, Houston).

The wide receiver position undoubtedly had the stiffest competition. There were a few locks outside of Willie Snead, Marquise Brown, and Mikes Boykin. This is also somewhat also true of Chris Moore and Seth Roberts. Jaleel Scott balled out this preseason and showed he can hang with the big-boys. Keeping six receivers is a rarity for Baltimore, but they all belong.

After the trade of Jermaine Eluemunor, the Ravens offensive line depth looks bleak. The starters look strong, but a single injury could derail the entire unit. Bradley Bozeman and Ben Powers could both start at some point this season, while Patrick Mekari showed off enough in the preseason to warrant his spot.

On defense, linebacker Chris Board and defensive lineman Gerald Willis both played well enough to earn depth positions with the team. They both have solid upside, making them intriguing guys to stash away.

With Tavon Young on IR and this not costing a spot on the 53-man roster, Bennett Jackson is able to hang on to his gig with the Ravens secondary. The unit is loaded at the top with some intriguing backups. Cyrus Jones gets a spot if for no other reason than for special teams.

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