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- Andy BenoitThese conversations are only happening place because of the tremendous on-the-fly adjustments made by John Harbaugh and his staff Youth Morgan Cox Jersey ,..."How the Wins Piled Up for Lamar Jackson’s Ravens - Andy BenoitBaltimore’s rushing offense has produced the second most yards per game, fourth most touchdowns and is tied for the second best first-down percentage. Week 15 NFL Team of the Week - Gordon McGuinnessThe second-year cover corner is PFF’s #8 player at the position this season with a 81.7 overall grade.Baltimore Ravens put ‘analytics guys’ to work — on in-game situations and playoff possibilities - Aaron KasinitzHarbaugh has called 19 fourth down attempts this season, converting 11. Three of his six challenges have been successful. The Starting 11: The Five NFL Teams With the Most Work to Do This Offseason - Robert MaysThe offense has posted a 53-percent red zone efficiency since Lamar Jackson became the full-time quarterback.Ravens Have to Do the Job Themselves, And They Can in L.A. - John EisenbergThe Chargers are favored by 4.5 points in Las Vegas. The Elo model suggests the Ravens have a 34-percent win probability. The former Louisville WR could be a sneaky candidate to earn a roster spot in Baltimore." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBaltimore Beatdown homepageHorizontal - WhiteBaltimore Beatdowna Baltimore Ravens communityFollow Baltimore Beatdown online:Follow Baltimore Beatdown on TwitterFollow Baltimore Beatdown on FacebookFollow Baltimore Beatdown on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBaltimore Beatdown main menuPodcastFilm ReviewFanpostsFanshotsRavensAboutOddsCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - 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,62commentsThe former Louisville WR could be a sneaky candidate to earn a roster spot in Baltimore.EDTMore 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 Stitched Matt Judon Jersey , 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 Youth Matt Judon Jersey , 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 Stitched Michael Pierce 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 Youth Michael Pierce Jersey , 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 Stitched James Hurst Jersey , 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, 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!