Updated 53-man roster prediction following Ravens' preseason win over the Colts
After months of waiting, Baltimore returned to M&T Bank Stadium for an entertaining preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
This is a loaded roster with few holes or opportunities to steal a starting spot or carve out a key role on offense or defense. With the Ravens set to begin preparation for Dallas, we're releasing another 53-man roster prediction with a few surprises.
Random note:
The Baltimore Ravens have granted outside linebacker David Ojabo an international roster exemption, opening up a spot for an extra player this offseason.
According to NFL.com, "a qualifying international player is a person whose citizenship and principal place of residence are outside the United States and Canada, and who has a maximum of two years of United States high school experience."
Ojabo, a 2022 second-round pick out of Michigan by the Ravens, was born in Nigeria but moved to Scotland in 2007. At 17, he moved to the United States and played basketball at Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey. Soon after, he switched to football and became teammates with Baltimore outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.
Ojabo now enters a pivotal fourth season in the NFL, and while he will not count against a roster spot for now, he will still count on the 53-man roster once the season starts.
QB: 2
Lamar Jackson
Cooper Rush
Lamar Jackson is an MVP candidate. Cooper Rush and Devin Leary looked out of sorts in the opener, but Rush is still among the NFL's most reliable backups. Baltimore could eventually look to bring in a third quarterback.
RB: 5
Derrick Henry
Justice Hill
Keaton Mitchell
Rasheen Ali
Pat Ricard
Baltimore has a solid four at running back, and Rasheen Ali made it difficult for the Ravens to release him.
WR: 6
Zay Flowers
DeAndre Hopkins
Rashod Bateman
LaJohntay Wester
Devontez Walker
Tylan Wallace
The final six spots at wide receiver will look similar, with DeAndre Hopkins replacing Nelson Agholor, and LaJohntay Wester being added via the NFL draft. The Ravens drafted LaJohntay Wester and will look for Devontez Walker to take the next steps.
TE: 3
Mark Andrews
Isaiah Likely
Charlie Kolar
Baltimore goes chalk at tight end, bringing back its top three players from 2024, all of whom have expiring contracts.
OL: 9
Tyler Linderbaum
Daniel Faalele
Andrew Vorhees
Roger Rosengarten
Ronnie Stanley
Joe Noteboom
Garrett Dellinger (Drafted Rookie)
Corey Bullock
Carson Vinson (Drafted Rookie)
DL: 6
Justin Madubuike
Broderick Washington
Aeneas Peebles (Drafted Rookie)
John Jenkins
Travis Jones
Brent Urban
With Michael Pierce retired, Travis Jones has an opportunity for a breakout season.
Edge Rusher: 5
Mike Green
David Ojabo -- International Roster Exemption
Odafe Oweh
Kyle Van Noy
Adisa Isaac
Tavius Robinson
Ojabo's roster exemption is the only thing keeping him on this team, while Tavius Robinson looks to make a big jump.
LB: 4
Roquan Smith
Trenton Simpson
Jake Hummel
Teddye Buchanan (Draft Pick)
CB: 6
Nate Wiggins
Jaire Alexander
Chidobe Awuzie
T.J. Tampa
Marlon Humphrey
Jalyn Armour-Davis
The addition of Jaire Alexander forces Robert Longerbeam to the practice squad in his rookie season, and Jayln Armour-Davis benefits from the Bilhal Kone injury.
Safety: 4
Sanoussi Kane
Beau Brade
Malaki Starks
Kyle Hamilton
Specialst: 3
Tyler Loop
Jordan Stout
Nick Moore
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