Likely looks the best of the bunch by far, and Stout has improved quite a bit from his inconsistency a year ago. Faalele and JAD are guys they seemingly want to get some reps because they're going to be taking on bigger roles in the future. Kolar isn't flashy but is getting the job/his role done. Pepe marred by injuries so who knows there.
Regardless, seems like we've hit on at least 2 of 6 so far, with the other 4 still potentially able to reach 'hit' status. If we can get 1 or 2 more of those guys to give consistently solid contributions, that's a pretty good success rate on day 3.
That doesn't even include Hamilton and Linderbaum who are already stars, and then Travis Jones who is starting to come into his own. Ojabo is probably the biggest question mark, but this could be an all-time draft by time it's all said and done.
we're looking at 2 pro bowlers by the time they hit their 2nd year and key pieces of the offence
regardless of the guys after them that's already a good draft
but the guys after them have been quality too - ojabo a massive question as you say which going into year 3 with very few snaps is a real concern but...
- Travis Jones is really developing into a quality NT and i think he's going to allow the ravens to feel ok letting michael pierce go in free agency (if he doesnt want to come back on a low-price deal)
- Faalele is a developmental guy who has at least become reliable depth - we'll see how they really feel about him in the offseason and whether he's pencilled in as the RT or not but either way he's been a fine OT4 and rotational RT in recent weeks
- JAD's not done much at CB for all sorts of reasons and this year has been buried down the depth chart somewhat but at least he's contributing on special teams and still has some developmental qualities - but clearly he's not a slot corner and on the outside he's currently CB4 at best
- Kolar's been fine and shown some qualities of a guy who can fulfil a TE3 type role and play special teams
- Stout has really come on in year 2 - maybe not an elite punter right now but developing well and much better in year 2 than year 1 - the trajectory for him looks good
- Likely has been an absolute gem - someone who has to be in the offensive gameplan regardless of whether he's the "starter" or not - someone who, if andrews was healthy, might be forcing the ravens to play with more 12 personnel rather than competing for TE1 snaps
- Pepe had an ok year 1 but has not factored in year 2 - the way the NFL is right now doesnt seem particularly well suited to him as a traditional slot corner - but if he can progress and become a bit more versatile and multiple he might be a DB who can factor on the backend as a nickel/safety type - flashed some nice instincts in that kind of role in year 1 - certainly someone to keep around for year 3
most telling about this class, is outside of badie who didnt make it to the initial 53 as a rookie, is that i doubt any of these guys are in danger of missing out on a roster spot in 2024 as 3rd year players - everyone is contributing in some way
by the end of 2024 we may be looking at 5+ starters from this class (Hamilton, Linderbaum, Trav, Faalele, Stout) not even including Likely (or Ojabo) which would be wild - could rival 2018's class
