earn a roster spot in Baltimore."WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Does UDFA Jaylen Smith have a legit shot to make the Ravens 53-man roster? New Baby Mark Andrews Jersey ,62commentsThe former Louisville WR could be a sneaky candidate to earn a roster spot in Baltimore.EDTShareTweetShareShareDoes UDFA Jaylen Smith have a legit shot to make the Ravens 53-man roster? Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsMore so than any other team in the league, the Ravens have become adept at finding diamonds in the rough and hidden gems in the undrafted free agent pool. Between Justin Tucker, Michael Pierce, Patrick Onwuasor, and most recently Gus Edwards, several of Baltimore’s key contributors were originally signed as UDFA’s. For the past 15 seasons, at least one undrafted rookie has survived roster cuts and made the Ravens 53-man roster. It’s a fairly remarkable streak, one that highlights the team’s knack for finding and developing under-the-radar talent. There’s always the possibility that this trend comes to an end. However, it seems likely that the streak continues in the 2019-20 season. The Ravens signed 17 undrafted free agents and there’s several positions lacking set-in-stone roster locks towards the bottom of the depth chart. DT Gerald Willis (Miami) and WR Antoine Wesley (Texas Tech) headlined the Ravens UDFA haul, but there’s another receiver who may have the best chance of cracking the final roster: Jaylen Smith, who went undrafted after starting four years at Louisville. Smith, 21, is coming off a relatively disappointing senior season in which he recorded just 550 receiving yards and one touchdown. However, his drop-off in production can be attributed, at least somewhat, to the departure of Lamar Jackson. Jackson and Smith were teammates at Louisville in 2016 and 2017, Smith’s sophomore and junior seasons. The two developed into a dynamic QB-WR duo and formed a nice rapport. In these two seasons Best Mark Andrews Jersey , Smith posted a combined 87 receptions, 1,579 yards, 13 touchdowns and a YPC average of 18.1. Smith has the makings of an NFL-caliber receiver. He has good size at 6’2”, 219 pounds and ran a 4.47 40-yard dash time. He’s capable of lining up in different spots on the field, can beat defenders off the line of scrimmage and has solid route-running skills. Concerns related to his motor, subpar performance in his senior season, and inconsistent hands are likely the cause of him slipping off team’s boards in the draft. Smith is far from a polished receiver, but his talent and relationship with Jackson are reasons to believe he may just be able to make the roster. The Ravens are clearly committed to Jackson’s success and have made surrounding him with weapons a priority this offseason. They added Mark Ingram in free agency and drafted Justice Hill, Marquise Brown, and Miles Boykin, all four of which bring different skill sets and attributes to the offense. With this in mind, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Ravens continue to tailor their offense towards Jackson by adding one of his favorite college targets and close friends. Smith and Jackson were seen working out together in Florida prior to the draft, so it’s not as though they suddenly lost their chemistry after a year or so removed from Louisville. Obviously, simply having a good relationship with the starting quarterback isn’t enough to win a roster spot. Smith will have to earn his keep this summer and prove he can contribute at the pro level. The competition for the final receiver spot(s) will likely come down to Smith, Wesley, and returning second-year guys Jordan Lasley and Jaleel Scott. Normally Adult Mark Andrews Jersey , the incumbent players would have a leg-up in a potential roster battle. However, neither Lasley or Scott took the field last season, so the playing field appears to be pretty leveled. The battle between these guys figures to be intense and will definitely be something to keep an eye on in the coming months. Do you think Smith can make the 53-man roster? Be sure to leave your thoughts down below and join the conversation!AFC North Preview: Week 5 Week 4 of the NFL season is officially in the books. Cincinnati and Baltimore sit atop the AFC North at 3-1 while Cleveland and Pittsburgh both tie for last place at 1-2-1. The nation has begun to recognize the Bengals and Ravens, the Browns have hope for the first time in a long time and the sky seems to be falling for the Steelers. What’s in store for all four teams in Week 5?Baltimore Ravens (3-1)After an impressive 26-14 victory in Heinz Field over Pittsburgh, Baltimore now faces another division rival on the road, this time in Cleveland. The Browns are led by rookie quarterback and former Heisman-winner Baker Mayfield, who lit the league on fire with a comeback win in Week 3 against the New York Jets. The Ravens are 15-5 against rookie quarterbacks under head coach John Harbaugh. Mayfield has a cast of talented targets, including wide receiver Jarvis Landry, rookie Antonio Callaway and tight end David Njoku. Running backs Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson combine for a talented group on the ground as well.Cleveland’s defense leads the league in takeaways with 13 through the first four weeks. Second-year player Myles Garrett has developed into one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers with 4.5 sacks on the season. Rookie cornerback Denzel Ward has lived up to his fourth-overall draft status thus far, intercepting Ben Roethlisberger twice in his first NFL game. Quarterback Joe Flacco will have to continue to protect the football against the Browns opportunistic defense. Cleveland Browns (1-2-1)After a disappointing loss to the Raiders in Week 4, Cleveland will look to rebound with a win over a divisional rival when they play the Ravens on Sunday. Baltimore’s passing offense has given team’s fits thus far with a wide variety of targets. The Browns will have to find a way to contain deep threat John Brown, who is averaging 22.53 yards per catch, with a long of 71. Cleveland must keep a lid on Brown and force the Ravens other receivers to make plays underneath. Forcing Flacco into mistakes is the key to pulling the upset on Sunday. Myles Garrett will surely draw the focus of Baltimore’s game plan, so if he is able to get to Flacco regardless of being double teamed, then the Browns will have a solid chance of stopping the Ravens offense.Mayfield will have to be extremely careful against Baltimore’s second-ranked defense, particularly their loaded secondary. Cornerback Jimmy Smith returns from suspension this week Miles Boykin Baltimore Ravens Jersey , giving the Ravens four extremely solid corners in Smith, Marlon Humphrey, Tavon Young and Brandon Carr. Safeties Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson are both playing at a high level this season as well. Mayfield must remain poised and collected despite the variety of looks defensive coordinator Don Martindale will throw at him on Sunday. Getting the running game going will be key for Cleveland’s offense finding success.Cincinnati Bengals (3-1)After a narrow 37-36 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati now plays host to the 3-1 Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Quarterback Andy Dalton has started the season strong and will likely continue on Sunday against the Dolphins 26th-ranked defense. Running back Joe Mixon is poised to return on Sunday after missing two games with a knee injury. Mixon was off to a fast start before injuring his knee in Week 2. Unfortunately, tight end Tyler Eifert will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury suffered last week. Eifert was a key component to the Bengals passing attack.Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has looked solid so far in his return this season, leading Miami to a 3-1 start. Stopping running backs Frank Gore and Kenyan Drake and forcing Tannehill to pass the ball will give Cincinnati an advantage. The Dolphins have several injuries along the offensive line, so the Bengals pass rush, led by Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap, should have no problem getting to Tannehill and forcing him into making mistakes. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2-1)The Steelers are coming off of a lackluster performance at home in a 26-14 loss and will now face the 1-3 Falcons in Pittsburgh. Atlanta’s seventh-ranked offense will provide a daunting challenge for the Steelers struggling defense, which is currently ranked 30th in the NFL. The Falcons passing attack will prove especially challenging for Pittsburgh’s secondary.Julio Jones remains one of the top wide receivers in the game and rookie Calvin Ridley currently leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns with six. The Steelers cornerbacks will have to find a way to limit Atlanta’s explosive receivers.Luckily for Pittsburgh, the Falcons defense has been almost as bad, ranking 28th in the league. With linebacker Deion Jones and safety Keanu Neal both out, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could be in store for a bounce-back performance. Tight ends Vance McDonald and Jesse James will provide favorable match ups for the Steelers offense. In what is expected to be an offensive shootout, a win over Atlanta will go a long way in righting the ship for Pittsburgh and potentially saving their season.