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15 Ravens to Watch in Preseason Games
Saturday's preseason opener will be important for many players as the Ravens coaching staff makes roster decisions.

WR Devin Duvernay
It's been a consistent training camp for Duvernay, who has a chance to become more of a weapon in his second season. The Ravens are looking for wideouts to step forward with Rashod Bateman, Marquise Brown and Miles Boykin injured.

OLB Jaylon Ferguson
This is a crucial time for Ferguson, a third-round pick entering his third season. The Ravens drafted outside linebackers Odafe Oweh and Daelin Hayes and signed veteran pass rusher Justin Houston. Ferguson needs to state his case at a position where there's plenty of competition.

ILB Malik Harrison
Harrison is eager to play preseason football. As a second-year player, he was disappointed when the 2020 preseason was cancelled due to COVID-19. The Ravens know Harrison can hit and defend the run. Lighter and quicker, he wants to show improvement in pass coverage and play recognition.

OLB Daelin Hayes
The fifth-round pick has flashed into the backfield fairly regularly during training camp. Playing at game speed in pads will give coaches more insight into how quickly Hayes is progressing as a rookie trying to make an immediate impact.

QB Tyler Huntley
Competing to be Lamar Jackson's backup quarterback, Huntley didn't have preseason games last year to get consistent reps in live action. He was poised when called upon last year, but the preseason will give Huntley a larger sample size to display his accuracy and athleticism.

DT Justin Madubuike
Teammates rave about Madubuike's potential to become a star and he's putting in the work. He spent part of his offseason training with Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Madubuike wants to show he's ready for more reps as a key member of the defensive line rotation.

QB Trace McSorley
Preseason performance will be a factor in determining the battle for No. 2 quarterback. McSorley knows the offense well, but he's only seen action in three regular season games over the past two seasons. How he plays during the three-game preseason will help decide his fate.

TE Josh Oliver
Oliver is trying to win the open competition for the No. 3 tight end spot behind Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle. A friendly target at 6-foot-5 with soft hands, Oliver has been getting open during practices and making plays. But he's played in just four career games in two seasons due to injuries, so he needs to show his potential transfers to gameday production.

OLB Odafe Oweh
The first-round pick is impressing everyone with his lightning speed off the edge. Oweh was also a strong run defender at Penn State, and he has continued to shine during padded practices. An impressive preseason could set the foundation for Oweh to have a strong rookie year.

OL Tyre Phillips
Phillips' ability to play both tackle or guard on either side is valuable, whether he's a starter or backup. With several offensive linemen battling injuries and still not 100 percent, Philips could get plenty of reps this preseason and wants to show he's improving as a second-year offensive lineman with versatility.

OL Ben Powers
He's competing with rookie Ben Cleveland to be the starting left guard, and Powers has been available for practice every day. Powers came on strong late in 2020 after he became the starting right guard, and he's one of many offensive linemen looking to make a statement this preseason.

WR James Proche II
Along with Sammy Watkins and Duvernay, Proche has been the most consistent receiver since the beginning of camp. He was targeted just three times and made one catch during his rookie season, but Proche has put himself in position to be considered for a bigger role this year. Now he needs to show he can transfer strong practice reps to games.

S Brandon Stephens
Making the transition from cornerback to safety, Stephens has looked comfortable in practices and now the third-round pick will be tested in game action. Stephens wants to be certain of his assignments and decisive with his tackling. If he plays well in preseason games, he could be a top backup.

WR Tylan Wallace
The fourth-round pick from Oklahoma State made plenty of big plays and contested catches in college. Wallace is getting a crash course on wide receiver play, competing against the Ravens' deep cornerback rotation at training camp. Now Wallace gets a chance to test other teams' corners.

CB Chris Westry
Westry's height (6-foot-4) and wingspan are hard to miss, and he's been showing the speed and agility at training camp to stay with shifty receivers. The Ravens are very deep at cornerback, but Westry wants to keep making a positive impression.