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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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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Michael Floyd #13 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass against Jeremiah McKinnon #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles and runs for a touchdown in the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 22: Michael Floyd #13 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass against Jeremiah McKinnon #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles and runs for a touchdown in the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Isaiah Strumpf’s 53 man roster projection:

Quarterback

1. Lamar Jackson

2. Robert Griffin III

3. Trace McSorley:

Running backs:

4.Mark Ingram

5. Gus Edwards

6.  Justice Hill

7. Kenneth Dixon

Wide Receivers

8.Willie Snead IV

9. Marquise Brown

10. Miles Boykins

11. Chris Moore

12. Michael Floyd

13. Jaleel Scott

Tight End:

14. Mark Andrews

15.  Hayden Hurst

16. Nick Boyle

Offensive line

17. Ronnie Stanley

18. Ben Powers

19. Matt Skura,

20.Marshal Yanda

21. Orlando Brown Jr.

22.  Bradley Bozeman

23.   James Hurst,

24. Greg Senat

Defensive line:

25. Chris Wormley

26.Patrick Ricard

27. Michael Pierce

28. Brandon Williams

29. Willie Henry Jr.

Linebackers:

30.Mathew Judon,

31. Tyus Bowser,

32. Tim Williams

33.Kenny Young,

34.Patrick Owuansor

35. Chris Board

36. Pernell McPhee

37. Jaylon Ferguson

Cornerback:

38. Marlon Humphrey

39. Jimmy Smith

40. Brandon Carr

41. Anthony Averett

42. Justin Bethel

43.Cyrus Jones

44. Tavon Young

45. Iman Marshall

Safety:

46. Earl Thomas III

47. Tony Jefferson

48. DeShon Elliot

49. Anthony Levine Sr.

50. Chuck Clark

Special Teams:

51. Justin Tucker

52.  Sam Koch

53. Morgan Cox

After last night’s final preseason game, the Ravens have some tough decisions to make in regard to crafting the best possible roster for the 2019 season. My predictions may contain some players that may surprise many fans. The first decision is the Ravens keeping three quarterbacks, retaining Trace McSorley. Although he will most likely be utilized as a special teams player, McSorley does offer a unique look on offense if the Ravens choose to use him in that way. His last two performances solidified his spot on this roster.

The second and probably biggest surprise on my 53 is the decision to keep Kenneth Dixon. Dixon has flashed his skill set enough to force the Ravens hand and keep him on this team, adding to an already crowded backfield. I think the Ravens will maintain enough depth at other questioned positions to keep Dixon on the roster. How the snaps will be split, I have no clue, but Dixon adds yet another weapon to an already talented offense.

The wide receiver position was the easiest one for me to fill. The first five guys were locks from the beginning in my opinion, so it was the last two spots up for grabs. Michael Floyd gets the fifth spot because he provides a veteran presence within a young core of receivers and he showed me just enough during the preseason, plus the absence of Seth Roberts in the final two games helped Floyd’s case. The last spot was won last night with Jaleel Scott showing his continued improvement in his sophomore season. Scott made several catches last night, including an impressive touchdown in the front corner of the end zone.

The weakest link on this Baltimore team is the pass rush. Mathew Judon and Pernell McPhee are the unquestionable starters to begin the season. Tyus Bowser, Tim Williams, ad Jaylon Ferguson fill out the rest of the pass rushing crew. Bowser had the best preseason of the three, Williams and Ferguson didn’t do much, but nobody challenged them for their spots. Chris Board, Kenny Young, and Patrick Owuansor fill out the rest of the linebacking core.

The cornerback position has a few surprises in it with Tavon Young and Iman Marshall. I believe both players come back later in the season. I think Tavon will opt out of surgery and play at some point this season. Justin Bethel makes the team more as a special teams specialist and Cyrus Jones and Anthony Averett serve as depth players.

The safety position is set with no surprises and the same can be said for the special teams department, as the “Wolfpack” round out the 53-man roster.

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