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Ravens rookies report to the Under Armour Performance Center for training camp today, marking the start of the regular season. While the team has few roster holes, competition exists at several key positions. A breakout season from an under-the-radar player could be crucial for a Super Bowl run, with high expectations bolstered by the addition of elite talent across Zach Orr's defense.
The Ravens added 11 players through the 2025 NFL Draft, highlighted by selecting safety Malaki Starks near the end of the first round. General Manager Eric DeCosta focused on draft value and acquiring prospects capable of developing into starters, regardless of their draft round.
Following the draft, Baltimore signed 17 undrafted free agents, announcing these signings during the second day of rookie minicamp at their facility.
The article profiles three specific players: Linebacker Jay Higgins (Iowa), an All-American and All-Big 10 selection, led his team with 124 tackles (53 solo), 2.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 9 PDs, and 4 INTs in his final season. Safety Franky Jackson (Illinois State), an FCS All-American, recorded 225 tackles (116 solo), 14 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 5 INTs (2 TDs), and 13 PDs over 45 games. Defensive lineman Myles Anthony Rucker (North Carolina) had 14.5 sacks and 23 TFLs over his final two seasons, including 6 sacks and 8 TFLs in only 8 injury-affected games last year. Rucker (6-1, 254 lbs, 32 5/8" arms) is noted as an intriguing pass rusher who opted out of most athletic testing but completed 27 bench press reps.
Regarding Starks, he is described as a "positional twin" to versatile defensive back Kyle Hamilton. ESPN Research notes Starks was the only FBS player over the last three seasons to play at least 1,500 snaps at safety and 500 snaps at slot cornerback.
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