Lamar's Throws Had More Pop

Velocity has never been an issue for Lamar Jackson, but his upper body looked stronger and he threw with more zip. Jackson's crisp minicamp performance validated how hard he'd been working while away from the team. He was a franchise quarterback ready to roll – exactly what the Ravens wanted to see.

Kyle Hamilton Built a Strong Foundation

The intensity was higher at minicamp than rookie camp or OTAs, but Hamilton looked confident and comfortable. He made some mistakes, but he also made plays, including an impressive interception in which he undercut a quick throw outside to a running back, and showed his versatility as a safety who can morph into many roles. The 14th-overall pick built a strong foundation for training camp.

Wide Receivers Are Battling and Bonding

Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, James Proche II and Tylan Wallace all made their share of plays and didn't back down from the challenge that's clearly in front of them. There are skeptics wondering if the Ravens have enough at wide receiver. This group is determined to answer those questions.

Daelin Hayes Is Pass Rusher to Watch

Hayes' quick first step off the edge was difficult to ignore. He couldn't finish off his plays with sacks, because hitting the quarterback was off limits. But if Hayes can stay healthy in his second season, he could earn an opportunity to add pop to the pass rush.

Tony Jefferson Looks Fast and Furious

The veteran safety had two interceptions in one practice and was buzzing around the football. Baltimore has serious depth at safety, but Jefferson looks fully recovered from a torn ACL and in the best shape of his life, eager to play his way into the mix.

Mark Andrews Is in Midseason Form

They were playing football, which meant Andrews was making plays. Baltimore's All-Pro tight end has been a fixture on the field since OTAs, determined to take it up a notch after the best season of his career. Andrews looked fast and focused with no intention of resting on his laurels.

Jaylon Ferguson Made a Statement

A sprained ankle kept Ferguson off the field Thursday, but he had already made his point. The outside linebacker reported to training camp noticeably leaner and his reps were consistent. This is a crucial contract year for Ferguson, and this gives him momentum heading into training camp.

Fourth-Round Corners Were Aggressive

Baltimore's fourth-round corners Damarion "Pepe" Williams and Jalyn Armour-Davis made plays on the ball and didn't lose aggressiveness after giving up a catch. They look ready to help strengthen the cornerback depth behind Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters.

The Rookie Center Looked Comfortable

The Ravens are asking a lot of their rookie center, but Tyler Linderbaum did not miss a beat. In his first work with Jackson, Linderbaum snapped the ball accurately and played fast in the middle of the offensive line. The first center drafted this year (25th overall) looks eager to fulfill expectations.

Isaiah Likely Closed With Flair

All the tight ends had moments, but rookie Isaiah Likely closed minicamp with a couple of touchdown grabs and a spectacular one-hand snare that was ruled out of bounds. With Likely, rookie Charlie Kolar, Josh Oliver and Tony Poljan, the Ravens are plenty deep behind Andrews and Nick Boyle.