### **Devontez Walker Voted Training Camp's Top Riser in Ravens Media Poll**
Ahead of the Ravens' preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium, [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/baltimore-ravens-training-camp-poll-stock-up-stock-down-LVJBL724E5GODIYF2OGWI7OPYM/) polled 21 media members who have been at the majority of the Ravens' practices for their observations.
Second-year wide receiver Devontez Walker received the most votes (seven) for the player whose stock is up.
"After contributing primarily on special teams as a rookie, and getting a few opportunities on offense near the end of last season, Walker has taken a step forward as a receiver this offseason," The Baltimore Banner's Giana Han wrote. "He's beaten cornerbacks using his speed and athleticism and is responsible for a number of this camp's passing game highlights. Last year, he topped the stock-down votes. Now, he leads in stock-up votes."
Kicker Tyler Loop and running back Keaton Mitchell were next with three votes apiece.
"Loop's stock automatically went up after the Ravens waived the rookie's only competition, John Hoyland, on Saturday," Han wrote. "The Ravens could still bring in a veteran kicker, but Loop impressed at Sunday's practice at M&T Bank Stadium, going 12-for-12 and making a 60-yard field goal.
"The Ravens have been high on Mitchell since they brought him in as an undrafted free agent in 2023. No one knew how he would come back from the torn ACL he suffered in December of his rookie season. This camp, Mitchell has proven he's ready to hit the ground running."
If the results of last year's poll are any indication, the strong showings by Walker, Loop, and Mitchell will carry over into the regular seasons. Safety Ar'Darius Washington and tight end Isaiah Likely were the leading vote-getters in 2024.