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With the 2018 NFL draft in the rear view mirror, an early preview of the Ravens roster outlook heading into the summer:
Quarterback
Lock - Joe Flacco, Lamar Jackson
Bubble - Robert Griffin
Long shot - Josh Woodrum
Synopsis - The Ravens usually carry just two quarterbacks, but could potentially keep Griffin around in 2018.
Running back
Lock - Alex Collins, Buck Allen, Kenneth Dixon
Long shot - John Crockett, Gus Edwards
Synopsis - Collins clearly earned the lead back role, nonetheless this position will likely be bolstered before training camp begins.
Fullback
Lock - Patrick Ricard
Long shot - Ricky Ortiz
Synopsis - Ricard developed nicely both as a punishing run blocker and occasional pass catching option out of the backfield.
Tight End
Lock - Nick Boyle, Hayden Hurst, Mark Andrews
Bubble - Maxx Williams, Vince Mayle
Long shot - Darren Waller
Synopsis - After adding two promising rookie tight ends, Williams will have to earn his place on the roster.
Wide Receiver
Lock - Michael Crabtree, John Brown, Willie Snead, Chris Moore, Tim White
Bubble - Breshad Perriman, Quincy Adeboyejo, Jaleel Scott, Jordan Lasley
Long shot - DeVier Posey, Jaelon Acklin, Andre Levrone
Synopsis - With major turnover at receiver this spring, Perriman is firmly on the bubble while White appears to be in line to serve as the kick return specialist.
Offensive Line
Lock - Ronnie Stanley, James Hurst, Alex Lewis, Marshal Yanda, Orlando Brown, Matt Skura
Bubble - Nico Siragusa, Jermaine Eluemunor, Greg Senat, Bradley Bozeman
Long shot - Andrew Donnal, Maurquice Shakir, Steven Moore, Randin Crecelius, Alex Thompson
Synopsis - The addition of Brown provides some much needed flexibility on the line.
Special Teams
Lock - Justin Tucker, Sam Koch, Morgan Cox
Long shot - Kaare Vedvik, Trent Sieg
Synopsis - Another year of the wolfpack.
Defensive Line
Lock - Brandon Williams, Michael Pierce, Willie Henry, Brent Urban, Carl Davis, Chris Wormley
Bubble - Bronson Kaufusi, Zach Sieler
Long shot - Christian LaCouture, Du’Vonta Lampkin, James Crawford
Synopsis - With a stout top six, the clock is ticking down on Kaufusi’s career,
Outside Linebacker
Lock - Terrell Suggs, Matthew Judon, Za’Darius Smith, Tyus Bowser, Tim Williams
Synopsis - Edge defender could become the strongest unit on the team if coordinator Martindale can find more snaps for Bowser and Williams.
Inside Linebacker
Lock - C.J. Mosley, Patrick Onwuasor, Kenny Young
Bubble - Bam Bradley, Albert McClellan, Kamalei Correa
Long shot - Alvin Jones, Mason McKenrick
Synopsis - It is shaping up to be a dogfight between Bradley, McClellan and Correa for the final inside ‘backer spot.
Cornerback
Lock - Jimmy Smith, Brandon Carr, Marlon Humphrey, Tavon Young, Anthony Averett
Bubble - Jaylen Hill, Stanley Jean-Baptiste
Long shot - Robertson Daniel, Bennett Jackson, Robert Nelson, Devron Davis
Synopsis - The Ravens have a wealth of riches at cornerback, however several players are still recovering from serious injuries.
Safety
Lock - Eric Weddle, Tony Jefferson, Maurice Canady, Anthony Levine, Chuck Clark
Bubble - DeShone Elliott
Long shot - Chris Board
Synopsis - Projecting that Canady will be moved to safety full time to bring more speed to the back end.