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The Baltimore Ravens will enter training camp with one of the NFL’s most intriguing offensive setups.
Lamar Jackson remains the centerpiece, Derrick Henry gives Baltimore a physical identity, and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will be tasked with building a system that maximizes one of football’s most unique quarterbacks. The Ravens also have key questions about depth, roster construction, and the offensive line, with several players competing for roles that could shape the final 53-man roster.
Baltimore’s stars are obvious. The camp battles behind them could be just as important.
Here is one player to watch at each offensive position.
The Ravens do not have a quarterback controversy with Jackson entrenched as the starter. Still, Huntley remains important because he gives Baltimore a trusted backup who understands the organization and can keep parts of the offense intact if needed. His mobility makes him a more natural fit behind Jackson than a traditional pocket passer, and that matters as Doyle installs his first offense with the Ravens.
Huntley’s camp will be about command and comfort. Baltimore also has quarterbacks competing behind him, but Huntley’s role as the top backup should be secure if he protects the football, operates cleanly, and gives the offense steady work during practices and preseason action.
Ali is one of the more interesting offensive players to watch because the running back room has layers. Henry remains the lead back, Justice Hill is healthy, and rookie Adam Randall gives Baltimore a dual-threat option with size, power, and receiving ability. That leaves Ali needing a strong camp to define his value.
Ali’s path to the roster likely runs through speed, special teams, and explosive plays. He does not need to challenge Henry for early-down work, but he does need to show that he can bring something different to the offense while helping in the kicking game. If Randall proves he can handle multiple roles and Hill remains locked into passing-down work, Ali’s margin for error becomes smaller.
The Ravens are stacked at wide receiver, which makes Wester’s return ability even more important. Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, and Devontez Walker all enter camp with clear arguments for roster spots, and Baltimore still has other receivers competing for depth roles.
Wester’s best chance to separate may come on special teams. If he can lock down return duties, he can give the Ravens a reason to keep him even in a crowded room. His camp will be about showing enough as a receiver while proving he can provide field-position value in the return game.
Baltimore has five tight ends on the roster, and the position is deeper than usual after the Ravens drafted two players there. Mark Andrews remains the headliner, and Durham Smythe gives the room a veteran presence, but Pezza is the athletic former Brown tight end who offers real developmental intrigue. Pezza is a converted wide receiver who gives Baltimore an athletic developmental option at tight end. The 6-foot-3 Brown product appeared in 38 career games, totaling 87 catches for 959 yards and nine touchdowns. He also added 24 special teams tackles, a notable part of his profile as he tries to make an NFL roster.
Pezza’s path is built around his athletics. He has to show that his athleticism can translate into route running, special teams value, and enough blocking growth to survive roster decisions. The Ravens may not have room for every tight end, but Pezza can make the conversation more difficult if he flashes consistently in camp.
Baltimore needs clarity at center, and Dawkins is a player worth watching once the pads come on. The former Penn State lineman has the intelligence, toughness, and interior versatility to make a move if the Ravens are still sorting through options in the middle of the offensive line.
The center competition is one of the most important battles on the roster because replacing Tyler Linderbaum is not simple. Communication, protection calls, and chemistry with Jackson all matter. Dawkins has to prove he can handle the physicality of the position while showing enough command to earn trust from the coaching staff.
Vorhees enters camp in a fascinating spot. He started at offensive guard in 2025, but the Ravens used a first-round pick on Vega Ioane, who is expected to claim a starting job, and they brought John Simpson back on a three-year deal. That leaves Vorhees fighting to show where he fits in the offensive line picture.
His value could come from versatility and toughness. If Vorhees can play both guard spots, provide reliable depth, and possibly cross-train at center, he becomes harder to leave off the roster or push down the depth chart. The Ravens need their best five linemen, but they also need reserves who can survive game-day injuries and keep the offense functional.
Baltimore’s offense has plenty of star power, but training camp will be about finishing the depth chart. Ali has to prove where he fits in a crowded backfield, Wester can win a job through the return game, Pezza offers athletic upside at tight end, Dawkins could become part of the center conversation, and Vorhees has to show he still belongs in the guard rotation. Those battles may not define the offense, but they could define the bottom of the roster.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' training camp: One player to watch at each offensive position
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Lamar Jackson remains the centerpiece, Derrick Henry gives Baltimore a physical identity, and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will be tasked with building a system that maximizes one of football’s most unique quarterbacks. The Ravens also have key questions about depth, roster construction, and the offensive line, with several players competing for roles that could shape the final 53-man roster.
Baltimore’s stars are obvious. The camp battles behind them could be just as important.
Here is one player to watch at each offensive position.
Quarterback: Tyler Huntley
The Ravens do not have a quarterback controversy with Jackson entrenched as the starter. Still, Huntley remains important because he gives Baltimore a trusted backup who understands the organization and can keep parts of the offense intact if needed. His mobility makes him a more natural fit behind Jackson than a traditional pocket passer, and that matters as Doyle installs his first offense with the Ravens.
Huntley’s camp will be about command and comfort. Baltimore also has quarterbacks competing behind him, but Huntley’s role as the top backup should be secure if he protects the football, operates cleanly, and gives the offense steady work during practices and preseason action.
Running back: Rasheen Ali
Ali is one of the more interesting offensive players to watch because the running back room has layers. Henry remains the lead back, Justice Hill is healthy, and rookie Adam Randall gives Baltimore a dual-threat option with size, power, and receiving ability. That leaves Ali needing a strong camp to define his value.
Ali’s path to the roster likely runs through speed, special teams, and explosive plays. He does not need to challenge Henry for early-down work, but he does need to show that he can bring something different to the offense while helping in the kicking game. If Randall proves he can handle multiple roles and Hill remains locked into passing-down work, Ali’s margin for error becomes smaller.
Wide receiver: LaJohntay Wester
The Ravens are stacked at wide receiver, which makes Wester’s return ability even more important. Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, and Devontez Walker all enter camp with clear arguments for roster spots, and Baltimore still has other receivers competing for depth roles.
Wester’s best chance to separate may come on special teams. If he can lock down return duties, he can give the Ravens a reason to keep him even in a crowded room. His camp will be about showing enough as a receiver while proving he can provide field-position value in the return game.
Tight end: Ty Pezza
Baltimore has five tight ends on the roster, and the position is deeper than usual after the Ravens drafted two players there. Mark Andrews remains the headliner, and Durham Smythe gives the room a veteran presence, but Pezza is the athletic former Brown tight end who offers real developmental intrigue. Pezza is a converted wide receiver who gives Baltimore an athletic developmental option at tight end. The 6-foot-3 Brown product appeared in 38 career games, totaling 87 catches for 959 yards and nine touchdowns. He also added 24 special teams tackles, a notable part of his profile as he tries to make an NFL roster.
Pezza’s path is built around his athletics. He has to show that his athleticism can translate into route running, special teams value, and enough blocking growth to survive roster decisions. The Ravens may not have room for every tight end, but Pezza can make the conversation more difficult if he flashes consistently in camp.
Center: Nick Dawkins
Baltimore needs clarity at center, and Dawkins is a player worth watching once the pads come on. The former Penn State lineman has the intelligence, toughness, and interior versatility to make a move if the Ravens are still sorting through options in the middle of the offensive line.
The center competition is one of the most important battles on the roster because replacing Tyler Linderbaum is not simple. Communication, protection calls, and chemistry with Jackson all matter. Dawkins has to prove he can handle the physicality of the position while showing enough command to earn trust from the coaching staff.
Offensive guard: Andrew Vorhees
Vorhees enters camp in a fascinating spot. He started at offensive guard in 2025, but the Ravens used a first-round pick on Vega Ioane, who is expected to claim a starting job, and they brought John Simpson back on a three-year deal. That leaves Vorhees fighting to show where he fits in the offensive line picture.
His value could come from versatility and toughness. If Vorhees can play both guard spots, provide reliable depth, and possibly cross-train at center, he becomes harder to leave off the roster or push down the depth chart. The Ravens need their best five linemen, but they also need reserves who can survive game-day injuries and keep the offense functional.
Final analysis
Baltimore’s offense has plenty of star power, but training camp will be about finishing the depth chart. Ali has to prove where he fits in a crowded backfield, Wester can win a job through the return game, Pezza offers athletic upside at tight end, Dawkins could become part of the center conversation, and Vorhees has to show he still belongs in the guard rotation. Those battles may not define the offense, but they could define the bottom of the roster.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' training camp: One player to watch at each offensive position
Continue reading...
