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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Storylines of Organized Team Activities

By Joe Serpico

Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Jah Reid (76) blocks tackle Parker Graham (79) during practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2014; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Jah Reid (76) blocks tackle Parker Graham (79) during practice at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Ronnie Staley (Notre Dame) is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number six overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Rookies Adjustment to NFL

They say that the transition from college to the pros is the most difficult part of being a rookie. While NFL veterans get the winter and spring to recover, rookies are preparing themselves for combines, pro days and interviews. That has a way of breaking these young guys down towards the end of the season.

As my colleague Kyle Andrews noted yesterday, several of the Ravens rookies are also making a change at the position they play. Ronnie Stanley could start the season at guard. The same could be said about Alex Lewis. While it will be an adjustment for them to not play on the outside, at least it’s still the same position they have played in the past.

Kamalei Correa and Matt Judon will be making the switch to a 3-4 outside linebacker after playing with their hand in the dirt while in college. Former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds is making the switch to wide receiver, but special teams is where he will make his mark early. All three will have their work cut out for them to make an impact right away with this team.

Running back Kenneth Dixon will be the player to watch from this draft class. He has all the characteristics to become a every-down back in the NFL and in an offense that is tailored to his game. Dixon was the best receiving back in this draft and Marc Trestman’s offense places an emphasis on getting the ball to running backs in open space. It would not be a shocker if he is the starting back by midseason and beyond.

The Ravens are hopeful that this is the draft class that gets them back to their winning ways. They also will finally get last year’s first-round pick back on the field.

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