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5 Ravens Rookies Who Can Make Noise in Training Camp
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The Baltimore Ravens selected 11 rookies in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The expectation for most of them, at least, is to establish themselves as pillars of the team in some way, shape, or form moving forward.
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The Ravens have established an identity throughout their entire existence that revolves around toughness, grittiness, and an intimidating playstyle, and they only want to build on that. The rookie's job will be to incorporate that in a major way.
Here are the five rookies who can make some serious noise in training camp.
5. Matthew Hibner
Hibner was the Ravens' fifth-round selection and has a great chance to make his mark right behind veteran Mark Andrews.
With Isaiah Likely no longer in the picture, Hibner doesn't have to beat out an established player in front of him. Rather, he just has to prove he's reliable enough to earn offensive snaps as a blocker and receiver.
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If he can show those attributes, Hibner could earn a role.
4. Chandler Rivers
The Ravens have established cornerbacks in Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins. However, outside of those two, there are some real question marks.
The former Duke product can answer some of those questions with a stellar training camp.
If Rivers can consistently make plays on the ball during camp, he could climb the depth chart quickly and become a rotational and vital piece in that room .
Rivers' versaility and high IQ could put him over the top.
3. Elijah Sarratt
The Ravens are searching for a reliable wide receiver option outside of Zay Flowers, and Sarratt could certainly be that player.
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The former Indiana Hoosier has an opportunity to make an impression with his strong hands, consistency, and growing chemistry with Lamar Jackson.
Sarratt excels at creating mismatches and securing tough catches. We should see that from the start of camp, which will have everyone in the place buzzing.
2. Ja'Kobi Lane
Lane has just as good a chance as the two players selected ahead of him to make an immediate impact, especially during training camp.
The former USC Trojan has the size, catch radius and red-zone ability that give him a chance to carve out a role early.
Lane's incredible 40-inch verticle will certainly turn heads at camp.
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1. Zion Young
The passing rushing position, similar to the wide receiver position, always draws attention in camp, and Young has a great opportunity to do just that.
Young has all the tools to make a name for himself in the Ravens' defense, including his prototypical build, run-stopping ability, and high energy that the team and fans will love.
Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 262 pounds, Young is a force to be reckoned with.
