The Ravens are in the midst of Organized Team Activities, a valuable opportunity for young players to make major strides. Head Coach John Harbaugh senses how grateful players are to be back on the field and in the classroom, after OTAs were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ravens have a host of second- and third-year players looking to use OTAs as a springboard to having their best seasons in 2021.

"Those guys didn't have any rookie minicamp, they had no OTAs [and] no minicamp," Harbaugh said. "They had a very short training camp. I'll tell you; they're excited. … With the second- and third-year guys not having it, I really expect those guys to make progress. I expect those guys to be a lot better at the end of these sessions than they are going in, and they feel the same way."

ILB Patrick Queen

The Ravens' top pick in 2020 became an immediate playmaker, leading the team in tackles and finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Queen is a sure tackler with eye-popping closing speed once he diagnoses a play. But he needs to improve in pass coverage, and vocal new Inside Linebackers Coach Rob Ryan will be pushing Queen to maximize his immense talent.

RB J.K. Dobbins

Dobbins had a breakout rookie year, setting a rookie franchise record with nine touchdowns and becoming the lead back down the stretch. He led all NFL running backs in yards per carry (6.0). However, his to-do list includes becoming a more reliable receiver out of the backfield and improving in pass protection. Playing for a team that runs the football more than any other, Dobbins' durability will also be tested during the NFL's first 17-game season.

WR Miles Boykin

Boykin's strong blocking has helped fuel the best running attack in the NFL, but he enters his third season facing stiff competition in a crowded wide receiver room. Sharpening his route running and getting open more consistently would help Boykin solidify his status. He is off to an encouraging start in OTAs, standing out as one of the most impressive players during Wednesday's open practice.

OLB Jaylon Ferguson

This is a key year for the third-round pick in 2019, who wants to become the prolific pass rusher in the NFL that he was in college. Ferguson looks to be in excellent shape at OTAs, and the Ravens would love to see him step up after losing Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue in free agency. Ferguson hopes to become an answer to the questions about Baltimore's pass rush, while also being a physical edge setter.

WR Devin Duvernay

Duvernay could become the team's top slot receiver with a strong offseason and training camp. He showed flashes of potential last season (20 catches, 201 yards), but was targeted just 26 times, which didn't give him a large sample size to display his talent. He'll be looking for more opportunities in 2021, but the competition at wide receiver will force him to earn it.

QB Tyler Huntley

The backup quarterback battle between Huntley and Trace McSorley should be intriguing. An undrafted free agent in 2020, Huntley runs well and throws a catchable ball. Seeing game action during the playoff game in Buffalo was valuable experience. If Jackson were to miss time, the Ravens wouldn't have to change their offense dramatically for Huntley, which could work to his advantage. But he has to show growth as a passer.

QB Trace McSorley

The third-year quarterback has played with confidence when called upon and has shown an ability to move the offense. McSorley saw his first game action in 2020, but his season was cut short by a December knee injury that landed him on injured reserve. Back healthy and ready to compete for the backup role, this is a pivotal year in McSorley's career.

WR James Proche II

The Ravens traded up to get Proche in the sixth round in 2020 because they loved his college production and reliable hands. Proche caught a combined 204 passes during this final two years at SMU, but he played just 25 snaps at wide receiver as a rookie. Proche was the team's primary punt returner last season, and that may be his primary ticket to making the roster this season, but he would love to earn a larger role on offense.

LB Malik Harrison

Coming off a productive rookie season (44 tackles, one interception) in which he played every game, Harrison will again compete with L.J. Fort for snaps at inside linebacker alongside Queen. A third-round pick in 2020, Harrison lived up to his billing as a physical linebacker with a nose for the football. Being a part of OTAs this year should only accelerate Harrison's learning curve.

DT Justin Madubuike

The third-round pick in 2020 earned a role in the defensive line rotation and played his best football during Baltimore's stretch run to the playoffs. After the season, veteran teammate Derek Wolfe said Madubuike has "All-Pro potential." Already part of the defensive line rotation, Madubuike is likely to see more snaps if he continues to improve.

G/C Patrick Mekari

In his two seasons with Baltimore, Mekari has seen action at center, right guard and right tackle. While Bradley Bozeman is expected to be the starting center, Mekari's versatility is a valuable asset. The coaching staff wants Mekari's development to continue, knowing he could be thrust into the lineup at any time.

G Tyre Phillips

A third-round pick in 2020, Phillips opened the season as the starting right guard, and he also played right tackle while starting nine games overall. The additions of Kevin Zeitler and Alejandro Villanueva could keep Phillips in a reserve role in 2021, but he played 418 snaps as a rookie and gained valuable experience. If Phillips builds off that foundation, it's possible he could challenge for a starting role.

C Trystan Colon

After making the practice squad as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Colon was elevated to the 53-man roster and started one game at center in December in Pittsburgh when the Ravens were depleted due to the coronavirus. He's looking to solidify his place as a young player the Ravens can count on to strengthen their offensive line depth.

G Ben Powers

He earned his first career start at right guard in Week 11 last season, and the third-year player is in the competition to start at left guard. Powers arrived at OTAs with positive vibes after starting seven games last season, plus two more in the playoffs. The 2019 fourth-round pick made a nice jump from Year 1 to Year 2, and strong OTA reps could set the tone to make another leap in his third season.

RB Justice Hill

Baltimore's depth at running back has made it difficult for Hill to carve out a role on offense during his first two seasons. That could change in Year 3 if he seizes the opportunity. Hill has elite speed and is perhaps the team's best pass-catching running back. The Ravens don't mind rotating backs, and more touches could come Hill's way in 2021, especially if another back misses time due to injury.

G Ben Bredeson

Bredeson hopes to compete for the starting job at left guard. At the very least, he would like to establish himself as a reliable backup who is ready to play well if a starter goes down. The 2020 fourth-round pick was known for his smarts and reliability at Michigan, and it will be important for Bredeson to make the most of all the reps he gets, starting with OTAs.