The Ravens entered offseason workouts with several roster questions, and minicamp helped identify which young players and newcomers are beginning to move closer to real roles before training camp.
Baltimore is still built around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and a veteran core with championship expectations, but the next wave matters. The AFC North rarely gives teams time to wait on development, and the Ravens need immediate contributions from rookies, second-year players, and depth pieces who can strengthen the roster around established starters. After OTAs and minicamp, several players have improved their standing, either by flashing athletic traits, taking advantage of available reps, or fitting clearly into roles the coaching staff can use when practices become more physical.
Randall may be one of the more intriguing offensive risers because of how many ways the Ravens can use him. The former Clemson playmaker arrived with a unique background after becoming one of the few players in program history to record at least 750 rushing yards and 750 passing yards, and that versatility gives offensive coordinator Declan Doyle another movable piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall does not have to become a high-volume player immediately to matter. If he can handle motion, backfield touches, gadget packages, and special teams work, he gives Baltimore a different offensive layer and a creative way to stress defenses already accounting for Jackson’s legs and Henry’s power.
Sarratt has steadily pushed himself into the receiver conversation by looking like the kind of dependable target who can earn trust quickly. The former Indiana standout arrived after catching 65 passes for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns for the national champion Hoosiers, and his path to early work is tied to reliability. Baltimore has Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, and several other receivers competing for snaps, but Sarratt’s route detail, hands, and ability to finish plays give him a chance to carve out a specific role. If Jackson trusts him on third down, in the red zone, or in condensed formations, Sarratt can become more than a developmental rookie.
Young entered the offseason facing a crowded edge room, but he has the athletic profile and college production to force his way into the rotation. Trey Hendrickson is expected to lead the group, while Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, and Calais Campbell will all impact the pass-rush structure, but Young’s burst and organic football violence give Baltimore another option off the edge. He had 9.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 37 quarterback hurries, and nine quarterback hits in his final season at Missouri, and those traits matter in a defense that wants to keep pressure fresh across four quarters. If Young continues stacking good practices, he can earn rotational snaps as a rookie pass rusher.
Baltimore is still built around Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and a veteran core with championship expectations, but the next wave matters. The AFC North rarely gives teams time to wait on development, and the Ravens need immediate contributions from rookies, second-year players, and depth pieces who can strengthen the roster around established starters. After OTAs and minicamp, several players have improved their standing, either by flashing athletic traits, taking advantage of available reps, or fitting clearly into roles the coaching staff can use when practices become more physical.
Randall may be one of the more intriguing offensive risers because of how many ways the Ravens can use him. The former Clemson playmaker arrived with a unique background after becoming one of the few players in program history to record at least 750 rushing yards and 750 passing yards, and that versatility gives offensive coordinator Declan Doyle another movable piece behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Randall does not have to become a high-volume player immediately to matter. If he can handle motion, backfield touches, gadget packages, and special teams work, he gives Baltimore a different offensive layer and a creative way to stress defenses already accounting for Jackson’s legs and Henry’s power.
Sarratt has steadily pushed himself into the receiver conversation by looking like the kind of dependable target who can earn trust quickly. The former Indiana standout arrived after catching 65 passes for 830 yards and 15 touchdowns for the national champion Hoosiers, and his path to early work is tied to reliability. Baltimore has Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Devontez Walker, and several other receivers competing for snaps, but Sarratt’s route detail, hands, and ability to finish plays give him a chance to carve out a specific role. If Jackson trusts him on third down, in the red zone, or in condensed formations, Sarratt can become more than a developmental rookie.
Young entered the offseason facing a crowded edge room, but he has the athletic profile and college production to force his way into the rotation. Trey Hendrickson is expected to lead the group, while Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, and Calais Campbell will all impact the pass-rush structure, but Young’s burst and organic football violence give Baltimore another option off the edge. He had 9.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 37 quarterback hurries, and nine quarterback hits in his final season at Missouri, and those traits matter in a defense that wants to keep pressure fresh across four quarters. If Young continues stacking good practices, he can earn rotational snaps as a rookie pass rusher.
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