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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is already turning heads in his early days with the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement On Thursday, five-time All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins revealed the Ravens' speed board, where Wester's top speed of 19.9 mph ranked third among receivers and fourth overall. Hopkins topped the chart at 20.0 MPH, while Marquise Robinson led all defenders at 20.2 MPH. DeAndre Hopkins/Instagram Wester's impact in Baltimore comes after making history at the 2025 NFL Draft. He was one of three Colorado wide receivers selected, joining Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr. It marked the first time since 1991 that three Buffs at the same position were drafted, and no program had more receivers taken. Wester may have found the ideal landing spot as a sixth-rounder. He joins an offense led by fellow Floridian Lamar Jackson, who like Wester has a dog mentality. Advertisement This is nothing new for Wester after a standout performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl and a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. 'LaJohntay Wester had the highest max acceleration on offense at the Shrine Bowl,' said Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko. 'Dynamic as a receiver and returner, he's one of the best playmakers in the draft.' In his lone season with the Buffaloes, Wester recorded 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 326 career receptions rank sixth in FBS history. Related: Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf 1 'Ravens' Sells Out in Minutes Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta praised Wester's return skills after drafting him, saying, 'We think Wester has the chance to be an impact punt returner for us.' Advertisement Related: Shilo Sanders Becomes a Foodie in Tampa Wester's combination of speed and playmaking ability gives him a strong chance to crack the final 53-man roster. He'll also be a strong asset for a Ravens team who is a true AFC contender. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
DeAndre Hopkins has seemingly found the fountain of youth at Ravens OTAs
DeAndre Hopkins has seemingly found the fountain of youth at Ravens OTAs It's early, but DeAndre Hopkins is already one of the nice surprises from the Ravens' summer workouts. There can't be any other logical explanation. There must be a fountain of youth in Charm City. Its river must flow through the Baltimore Ravens headquarters. How else could Ed Reed still perform at an elite level well into his mid-thirties? How is it possible that Ray Lewis could ignore his body's injury and spearhead a Super Bowl run at 37? Maybe the fountain isn't available to everyone. Still, it's fair to ask why John Harbaugh turns 63 in September, and he still doesn't look a day over 35. Last season, Derrick Henry, at 30, ran for 1,921 yards and a league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns. He added 193 yards and two more touchdowns on 19 receptions. Don't look now, but DeAndre Hopkins is also turning back the clock. DeAndre Hopkins's first impression at Ravens OTAs has been a good one. Look, it's only May. Yes, we're only talking about OTAs, but Hopkins is impressing early. On Day 2 of Ravens OTAs, he clocked in at 20 miles per hour, alongside Marquise Robinson and Tez Walker. Yes, we're talking about guys running around in non-contact drills with shorts on, but let's be honest. That's relatively interesting. Hopkins turns 33 years old on June 6th. This could turn out to be something special because Baltimore doesn't need him to be a workhorse. They have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman for that, but how does one ignore the sideline catch we all witnessed on the Ravens' social media channels? For now, we'll temper the excitement. It's too early to name him a finalist for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award, but he seems like he has an ax to grind and something to prove. Knowing everything we know about him, it seems wise to jot down a few notes and revisit later. Again, it's early, but so far, so good for the old man. He's been impressive, and that's been a consistent discussion at the Under Armour Performance Center.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
WATCH: Lamar Jackson is in attendance for Day 2 of Baltimore Ravens OTAs
The NFL announced its nine-week offseason workout routine for all 32 teams back in April, and the Ravens will now take the field for the final sessions of Phase Three, with up to ten days of organized team practice activities, or 'OTAs.' The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. Advertisement OTAs aren't mandatory, and Baltimore's MVP candidate was absent for Day 1, but made his debut in front of the media for the start of Day 2. The OTAs are divided into phases, and the Ravens will convene for on-field sessions seven times before the mandatory minicamp: May 27-29, June 3, June 5-6, June 9-12. There will be three days of mandatory minicamp from June 17 to 19. The sessions offer the first organized opportunity for Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins to build a bond ahead of training camp. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson took part in Day 2 of Baltimore Ravens OTAs
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
DeAndre Hopkins highlights from Day 1 of Ravens OTAs
DeAndre Hopkins highlights from Day 1 of Ravens OTAs With Baltimore in Phase 3 of the off-season workouts program and kicking off Day 1 of OTAs, fans got their first highlights of DeAndre Hopkins in Ravens Purple The Ravens have significantly added to last year's top-ranked offense by signing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It's a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, and it gives Baltimore a viable option at the third wide receiver spot behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. The Ravens kicked off Day 1 of OTAs at the Under Armour Performance Center on Tuesday, giving fans and media members their first look at Hopkins in Purple. After providing the first look, the Ravens released this video clip of Hopkins doing what he does best, catching passes. With opposing defenses likely to lock in on Derrick Henry even more in 2025, Hopkins provides the Ravens with an elite pass catcher who'll produce in the most challenging moments. Hopkins has been one of his generation's most productive wide receivers, going to five Pro Bowls and being named first-team All-Pro three times. Since entering the league in 2013, his 984 receptions lead all wide receivers, and his 12,965 receiving yards tops all players. Of the 70 wide receivers who've had 500 targets since 2013, Hopkins has the fifth-lowest drop rate at 1.6%. Last season, the Ravens' wide receivers ranked 30th in the NFL with a 5.1% drop rate.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
First look at Baltimore WR DeAndre Hopkins in Ravens Purple
First look at Baltimore WR DeAndre Hopkins in Ravens Purple With Baltimore in Phase 3 off the off-season workouts program and kicking off Day 1 of OTAs, fans got a first look at DeAndre Hopkins in Ravens Purple The Ravens have significantly added to last year's top-ranked offense by signing wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It's a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, and it gives Baltimore a viable option at the third wide receiver spot behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. The Ravens kicked off Day 1 of OTAs at the Under Armour Performance Center on Tuesday, giving fans and media members their first look at Hopkins in Purple. With opposing defenses likely to lock in on Derrick Henry even more in 2025, Hopkins provides the Ravens with an elite pass catcher who'll produce in the most challenging moments. Hopkins has been one of his generation's most productive wide receivers, going to five Pro Bowls and being named first-team All-Pro three times. Since entering the league in 2013, his 984 receptions lead all wide receivers, and his 12,965 receiving yards tops all players. Of the 70 wide receivers who've had 500 targets since 2013, Hopkins has the fifth-lowest drop rate at 1.6%. Last season, the Ravens' wide receivers ranked 30th in the NFL with a 5.1% drop rate.
