Of the four new UDFA rookies just signed by the Ravens, I like Gary Walker's chances the best— he's the safety from Idaho.
That's Gary Walker (6-0, 200) at Idaho stretching to break up a deep pass. Word on the street is Walker "plays like a Raven"…and he could surprise as added depth at safety and special teams.
Baltimore signed wide receiver Rashaad Carter (Tusculum), cornerback Mo Lee (Utah), outside linebacker Meshak Williams (Kansas State) and safety Gary Walker (Idaho).
The Ravens had open roster spots after they cut four rookie free agents and a first-year player last week following rookie minicamp.
Carter, Tusculum’s all-time leader in receiving yards, led the Pioneers with 1,056 receiving yards in his senior year in 2011. The Division II prospect hauled in 70 passes and averaged 96 receiving yards per game. He finished with 2,928 career receiving yards. Carter was out of football last year.
Lee is a big-bodied cornerback (6-foot-1, 191 pounds) who made 35 tackles, one interception, deflected seven passes and returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown during his senior year. He was originally recruited as a wide receiver.
Williams showed big-time production at Kansas State, and will now join teammate and second-round pick Arthur Brown in the Ravens’ front seven. Williams was second in the Big 12 with 8 ½ sacks and forced three fumbles last year. The 6-foot-2, 247 pounder played defensive end in college, so he will make somewhat of a position change.
Walker is a 6-foot, 200-pound safety from Idaho who finished with 295 career tackles. He led the Vandals in tackles last year (99) and had six pass breakups and one interception, which he returned 94 yards against LSU.
The Ravens also released undrafted rookie wide receiver Tori Gurley (South Carolina).
I see a little bit of Ed Reed and a lot of Bernard Pollard in this guy Gary Walker. I like the way he attacks the ball and handles his coverages. You can tell just by watching Idaho tape that he is a smart guy and takes pride in his film study.
We'll see if any of that observation of his play at Idaho translates to what the Ravens are looking for at safety. He'll be battling Omar Brown for that backup safety spot on the roster.
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