Predicting the Ravens 53-Man Roster
The Ravens finished the preseason undefeated, making it now 23 straight preseason wins. But as final roster cuts take place tomorrow lets predict the Ravens 2022 53-man roster.
Quarterbacks
QB: Lamar Jackson
QB: Tyler Huntley
The Ravens once again will keep only two quarterbacks on the active roster to start the year. While Anthony Brown played well this preseason there is not enough space to keep three quarterbacks making Brown a practice squad candidate, as long as he doesn’t get picked up by another team.
Wide Receivers
WR: Rashod Bateman
WR: Devin Duvernay
WR: James Proche II
WR: Tylan Wallace
WR: Demarcus Robinson
The Ravens keep five receivers, similar to how many were on the roster in 2019. The Ravens are a run first team with very few multiple receiver sets and while Bateman will get plenty of targets, time will tell on how the others will be used throughout the year.
Running Backs
RB: J.K Dobbins
RB: Gus Edwards
RB: Justice Hill
RB: Tyler Badie
RB: Mike Davis
Mike Davis, Justice Hill, and Tyler Badie will lead the way in the beginning of the year as Dobbins and Edwards continues to get healthy. The Ravens value running backs and all five should make an impact at some point during the year.
Tight Ends
TE: Mark Andrews
TE: Nick Boyle
TE: Charlie Kolar
TE: Isaiah Likely
Isaiah Likely has been a standout this preseason and has made big play after big play in the passing game. Nick Boyle and Kolar, when healthy, provide blocking while Likely can stretch the field. Likely’s emergence will without a doubt open up Mark Andrews for another career year.
Offensive Line
G: Ben Cleveland
G: Kevin Zeitler
G: Ben Powers
G/C: Patrick Mekari
C: Tyler Linderbaum
T: Ja’Wuan James
G/T: Tyre Phillips
T: Ronnie Stanley
T: Daniel Faalele
T: Morgan Moses
The Ravens keep ten offensive lineman. For a team that is looking to run the ball there can never be too many lineman on the roster. With so many question marks, mostly regarding health, the Ravens can’t take any chances and will need to have depth at all five offensive line positions.
Secondary
S: Chuck Clark
S: Kyle Hamilton
S: Marcus Williams
S: Geno Stone
S: Brandon Stephens
CB: Marlon Humphrey
CB: Marcus Peters
CB: Jalyn Armour-Davis
CB: Kyle Fuller
CB: Damarion Williams
Not many surprises here, but likely the biggest name left off is that of safety Tony Jefferson. Jefferson will be cut Tuesday in a numbers move. After the Ravens place those who make the roster on IR several spots will open up allowing Jefferson to return to the team to continue to build off his strong preseason.
Linebackers
LB: Patrick Queen
LB: Malik Harrison
LB: Josh Bynes
LB: Josh Ross
OLB: Daelin Hayes
OLB: Odafe Oweh
OLB: Justin Houston
Probably one of the weakest positions on the roster, the Ravens keep seven linebackers. Undrafted rookie Josh Ross makes the squad after showing his ability to make plays at the linebacker position. Hayes makes the team though his status for week one is in question as he practiced very little throughout camp. The Ravens will without question be in the market for another outside linebacker before the start of the season.
Defensive Line
DE: Calais Campbell
DE: Brent Urban
DT: Justin Madubuike
DT: Broderick Washington
DT: Travis Jones
DT: Michael Pierce
FB/DL: Patrick Ricard
The Ravens are one of the toughest teams to run against and in 2022 that should be no different. With Campbell returning and the additions of Brent Urban, Michael Pierce, and rookie Travis Jones this defensive line has the opportunity to make its presence felt all season.
Specialists
LS: Nick Moore
K: Justin Tucker
P: Jordan Stout
Even with the retirement of Sam Koch, the special teams for the Ravens hasn’t missed a beat. Rookie punter Jordan Stout has been terrific in the punt game downing punts inside the 20-yard line with ease this preseason. Stout has also shown his ability to kickoff, taking the load off of Justin Tucker.
