Hype from the 2016 Draft has slowly dissipated. Now, it’s just about getting down to hard work and study for the newest Ravens. It started for them with four up-tempo practices and plenty of work in the classroom on Friday and Saturday.
“It’s very competitive,” Harbaugh said. “The tempo has been good. They’re really quick learners.”
Every single drafted, undrafted and tryout rookie passed his physical—something which has never happened before for the Ravens.
Here are a few of Ryan Mink‘s observations. Mink is a senior writer for the Ravens official website and he was in attendance at the Ravens’ rookie sessions open to the media on Friday:
“First-round left tackle Ronnie Stanley had no problem clearing running lanes in the Ravens’ 11-on-11 drills…”
“Second-round outside linebacker Kamalei Correa is explosive and powerful off the edge.
“Third-round defensive end Bronson Kaufusi didn’t practice Saturday because of a back strain.
“Fourth-round cornerback Tavon Young caught Harbaugh’s eye. Harbaugh said, “his speed has shown up – changing direction. He’s had a good start, and I’m really impressed with what we’ve seen so far.”
“Fourth-round wide receiver Chris Moore may have had the most impressive practice of any of the rookies. He’s fast, polished and tough.
“Fourth-round offensive tackle Alex Lewis was moved to left guard, where he may get a chance to compete for the starting job.
“Fourth-round defensive tackle Willie Henry gets off the snap quickly and with power.
“Fourth-round running back Kenneth Dixon didn’t practice because of a hamstring injury.
“Fifth-round outside linebacker Matt Judon could be a very effective interior pass rusher early in his career. His first step is impressive…
“Sixth-round wide receiver Keenan Reynolds is getting accustomed to playing a new position. The former Navy triple-threat option QB has natural hands and he can get in and out of routes. “Keenan is doing a heck of a job. It’s definitely a transition. It’s real,” coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s a guy that has a lot of work to do, but he has the ability to pull it off.
“Sixth-round cornerback Maurice Canady has some sticky fingers. His ability to play the ball was clear during individual cornerback drills.
“Keep an eye out for undrafted rookie inside linebacker Patrick Onwuasor, nicknamed “Peanut.” The first-team All-Big Sky selection from Portland State was a safety in college who ranked second in the FCS last season with nine interceptions.”
For more detailed observations and individual interviews with the Ravens rookie, check out Ryan Mink’s body of work on the Ravens Home Page.
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