### **Early 53-Man Roster Projection Sees Two 2022 Draftees Fighting for Spots**
Decisions on who will make the initial 53-man roster will be a challenging task for the Ravens this offseason. Across the board, they have starting talent and depth, which could see a few familiar players contending for a spot.
[Russell Street Report’s](https://russellstreetreport.com/2025/05/16/street-talk/way-too-early-ravens-53-man-roster-prediction/) Nikhil Mehta sees two players from the 2022 draft class – David Ojabo and Jalyn Armour-Davis – fighting for a spot.
Roster lock: Odafe Oweh, Kyle Van Noy, Mike Green, Tavius Robinson, Adisa Isaac Bubble-OUT: David Ojabo, Malik Hamm
Longshot: Kaimon Rucker, Kiwun Black
"Ojabo will have to do more than just flash to prove he deserves a roster spot. His $1.8 million salary might get him through waivers, where his roster exemption would allow him to be an extra 17th practice squad player with up to three gameday activations for the season. The Ravens can figure it out from there. Hamm and Rucker could make some noise, but there just doesn't seem to be room for a sixth EDGE, much less a seventh."
Roster lock: Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa Bubble-IN: Bilhal Kone, Robert Longerbeam Bubble-OUT: Jalyn Armour-Davis
Longshot: Reuben Lowery, Keyon Martin, Marquise Robinson
"At this point, staying healthy won't be enough for Armour-Davis. He's been plagued by injuries over his first three seasons, and he'll have to show he's developed in spite of that to earn a roster spot. The former fourth-rounder is in the last year of his contract, so it makes more sense to keep and develop the team's two rookie draft picks. My estimation of Kone has grown substantially since the draft, and the Ravens need to develop a backup nickel, which should allow Longerbeam to make the team if he can keep up on special teams."