### **Offensive Line**
Simpson is a major addition and will step into the starting left guard spot, but the loss of Tyler Linderbaum, a three-time Pro Bowler, looms large.
Gwyn has played 11 total snaps in his three years in the league, serving as a backup last year in Atlanta while working with new Ravens Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Dwayne Ledford.
The Ravens also have a young, intriguing internal option in Corey Bullock, a former undrafted player who impressed last summer and earned a spot as Linderbaum's backup.
"I have a lot of confidence in Coach Ledford and our offensive staff to develop guys. I'm confident. We've done it before," DeCosta said.
Linderbaum was a first-round pick who thrived, but he was the exception to the Ravens' typical strategy at center of developing late-round picks.
The Ravens had some record-setting offenses with Matt Skura, who was undrafted, as the starting center from 2018-2020. Bradley Bozeman (2018) and Pro Bowler Ryan Jensen (2013) were sixth-round picks, and John Urschel was a fifth-round pick (2014). Dating back to 2004, Jason Brown was a fourth-round selection who became the league's highest-paid center when he left Baltimore in free agency.
"I think we have a pretty good history of drafting centers," DeCosta said. "I could go back and probably give you four or five guys that we've drafted over the years that have ended up being some of the very best centers in the league. So, I'm confident we can do that."
For now, right guard is shaping up to be a competition between Emery Jones Jr., who flashed some in limited opportunities down the stretch last season, and Andrew Vorhees, who started all 17 games last year.
The Ravens could add more competition for that spot via free agency or the draft. Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane is still the most popular mock draft pick for Baltimore at No. 14 overall.