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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Biggest Surprises of Training Camp

By Joe Serpico

Jul 31, 2016; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with assistant coach Craig Versteeg during the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2016; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with assistant coach Craig Versteeg during the morning session of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Terrance West

Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (27) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) makes the tackle during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (27) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins defensive end Derrick Shelby (79) makes the tackle during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The former Towson University star has been the bright spot on offense in his first Ravens training camp. Few thought he would find a way onto the Ravens roster, but now there are those who think he could end up being the starter at some point this season.

He looks slimmer than last season, allowing him to get to the edge quicker, but also hit holes harder. He understands blitz pickup, blasting Zachary Orr in one practice, and while he does not have the hands like the other backs on the roster, he can haul in passes out of the backfield and get downfield.

The Ravens want to get the ball in his hands, which is evident in the experiment to put him on kickoff returns this week. Justin Forsett and Kenneth Dixon have been impressive as well, giving Baltimore a deep group of running backs to use this season.

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After failed stints in Cleveland and Tennessee, coming home to Baltimore has been a blessing for West. He is playing his best football as a pro and barring disasterous showings in the preseason games, he looks to be a lock to make the Week 1 53-man roster.

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