S Sanoussi Kane & S Beau Brade

I'm lumping these guys together (making this actually an 11-player list) because they're in a similar situation trying to show they can step into the No. 3 safety role opened by Ar'Darius Washington's recent Achilles injury. Kane and Brade were both strong special teams players last year and flashed in defensive action last preseason. Can they convince Baltimore's coaches and front office not to sign a veteran safety?

OLB Adisa Isaac

A talented third-round pick last year, Isaac was limited to just four games by injuries. When he was on the field, Isaac looked good. Now he has to stay healthy and prove that he's ready for a role in the Ravens' outside linebacker rotation.

CB T.J. Tampa

Like Isaac, Tampa is another second-year player who was limited by injuries as a rookie. He played in seven games and had 18 defensive snaps. The Ravens are looking to identify their No. 4 cornerback, which would play a critical defensive role if there were to be an injury. Tampa is a top contender along with Jalyn Armour-Davis.

K Tyler Loop

The rookie is in line to be the Ravens' kicker after Justin Tucker's release, but he still needs to win the job. The Ravens also signed undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland, and there's always the chance of adding a veteran if more competition is needed. This will be Loop's best chance yet to prove he's ready for the job.

ILB Trenton Simpson

Simpson is looking to reestablish himself as the starting linebacker next to Roquan Smith. The two spent time together this offseason building their connection, and that will continue this summer as Simpson aims to show he's better now after gaining significant experience last year.

OLB David Ojabo

Ojabo's career has yet to launch, mostly due to injuries, but the Ravens still have high hopes for their talented 2022 second-round pick. After the addition of rookie Mike Green and good depth at the position, Ojabo has to win his spot this summer and show he's ready to reach his sky-high potential.

S Malaki Starks

The rookie first-round pick was expected to be an immediate impact player when the Ravens drafted him, and his role has only grown since Washington's injury. OTAs are a great time for Starks to grasp a better understanding of his assignments in the Ravens defense and build his relationship and communication with Kyle Hamilton.

RB Keaton Mitchell

Mitchell essentially had a redshirt season last year coming back from the major knee injury he suffered near the end of his explosive rookie season. Mitchell will look to show he's fully back and just as fast as before in hopes of carving out an offensive role in 2025.

QB Cooper Rush

After signing a two-year deal this offseason, this will be Rush's first full-team reps in a new Todd Monken offense and an important time for him to start feeling comfortable in the system and with his new targets.

WR/PR LaJohntay Wester

It remains to be seen how much the Ravens' top three wide receivers – Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins – participate in OTAs, which could leave the door open for Wester to prove he can be more than a punt returner in his rookie season.