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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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CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – SEPTEMBER 13: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Steven Sotiroff’s 53 man roster projection:

Quarterback

1.Lamar Jackson

2. Robert Griffin III

3. Trace McSorley

Running Back:

4. Mark Ingram II

5. Gus Edwards

6. Justice Hill

7. Kenneth Dixon

Wide Receiver:

8.Marquise Brown

9. Miles Boykin

10. Willie Snead IV

11. Chris Moore

12. Jaleel Scott

13. Seth Roberts

Tight Ends:

14. Hayden Hurst

15. Mark Andrews

16. Nick Boyle

Offensive Line:

17. Marshal Yanda

18. Orlando Brown Jr.

19. Ronnie Stanley

20. Matt Skura

21. James Hurst

22. Bradley Bozeman

23. Ben Powers

24. Patrick Mekari

Defensive Line:

25. Brandon Williams

26. Michael Pierce

27. Willie Henry

28. Chris Wormley

29. Patrick Ricard

Inside Linebacker:

30. Patrick Onwuasor

31. Kenny Young

32. Chris Board

33. Otaro Alaka

Outside Linebacker:

34. Matt Judon

35. Pernell McPhee

36. Tim Williams

37. Tyus Bowser

38. Jaylon Ferguson

Cornerback:

39. Marlon Humphrey

40. Jimmy Smith

41. Brandon Carr

42. Anthony Averett

43. Cyrus Jones

44. Justin Bethel

45. Maurice Canady

Safety:

46. Earl Thomas III

47. Tony Jefferson

48. Anthony Levine Sr.

49. Deshon Elliott

50. Chuck Clark

Special Teams:

51. Justin Tucker

52. Sam Koch

53. Morgan Cox

Trace McSorley has definitely done enough to secure a roster spot as the third QB. Although the Ravens traditionally keep only two quarterbacks, keeping an extra QB this year would be smart considering the playing style of Jackson and Robert Griffin III.

Kenneth Dixon is too good of a player to keep off the roster in my opinion, even if his career has been riddled with injuries to this point. Don’t be surprised if he gets traded within the next week, as the Ravens have three capable running backs in front of him and they might not feel the need to carry four running backs.

Michael Floyd’s big night in Philadelphia won’t be enough to earn him a roster spot; the younger and faster Jaleel Scott will snag the last receiving position. Seth Roberts was one of the best players in camp before his injury, leaving players like Floyd and Antoine Wesley on the outside looking in.

Baltimore’s historic streak of keeping an UDFA on the final roster continues with Patrick Mekari and Otaro Alaka. Mekari shined this preseason and even took snaps with the first team offense at one point. Not only will he make the roster, but Mekari has a good shot at being the starter for Week 1 in Miami. With Jermaine Eluemunor’s departure to New England, Mekari’s roster spot is further solidified due to the uncertainty at Left Guard.

Similarly, Alaka also made a name for himself this preseason. I see Alaka sneaking onto the roster as his performance thus far has been too good for him to be cut. Chris Board is expected to make a full recovery in a few a weeks time, but if he is not ready for Week 1 the Ravens will have Alaka to lean on until he comes back.

After making my 53 man roster projections, I think the Ravens will surprise a lot of people this season. With a potentially revolutionary offense paired with a historically great defense, the sky is the limit for Baltimore’s squad this year.

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