Baltimore Ravens: Early 55-man roster predictions after the 2020 draft
By Samuel Teets
Offensive Linemen (10): Bradley Bozeman, Ben Bredeson, Orlando Brown, D.J. Fluker, Patrick Mekari, Tyre Phillips, Ben Powers, Matt Skura, Andre Smith, Ronnie Stanley
Keeping ten offensive linemen seems a little extreme, but two are rookies, which creates an exciting mix of veterans and developing talent. Baltimore used a third-round pick on Tyre Phillips and then picked up Ben Bredeson one round later. The two guards have added depth to a position that is without Marshal Yanda for the first time since 2006.
Bredeson and Phillips join several returning starters as locks to make the final roster. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley earned a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2019, and the Ravens should try to reach a contract extension with the star lineman as soon as possible. Center Matt Skura, Pro Bowl right tackle Orlando Brown and left guard Bradley Bozeman also resume their starting roles.
Patrick Mekari also seems like a likely candidate to make the final roster as the team’s backup center. That leaves D.J. Fluker, Ben Powers, R.J. Prince, and Andre Smith vying for a few positions. As a fourth-round pick from last year, Powers should make the roster. Smith should also be safe. The veteran tackle isn’t a reliable starter anymore, but the Ravens need depth at offensive tackle.
Finally, I think Fluker edges out Prince for a roster spot. Fluker started at right guard the last two years in Seattle’s run-heavy offense. He’s a candidate to fill Yanda’s old position. On the other hand, Prince is just a former undrafted free agent with no regular-season experience.