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Philadelphia Eagles preseason: Ravens expert reveals their strengths and weaknesses

By Geoffrey Knox

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 22: Patrick Onwuasor #48 reacts to a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Tavon Young #25 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 22, 2018, in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 22: Patrick Onwuasor #48 reacts to a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Tavon Young #25 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 22, 2018, in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

ITI: We know some of this team, but who are the guys who may not get the national attention that Eagles fans should know?

Schisler:

On defense, you probably aren’t as familiar with the Ravens inside linebackers. Patrick Onwuasor has been a productive linebacker in Baltimore for a few years. Now, he gets to replace C.J. Mosley.

Onwuasor is a player who is going to take a step up. Kenny Young and Chris Board are athletic tackling machines. The three main linebackers in the middle are made up of two undrafted free agents and a fifth-round pick. This is homegrown talent for the Ravens defense.

Keep an eye on Otaro Alaka, an undrafted free agent who might just make the team as a linebacker.

On offense, two rookies are making a name for themselves this preseason. Miles Boykin is a big-bodied receiver from Notre Dame who has been making a lot of plays in practice and in the games.

He has had some moments where he looks like a rookie, yet he has given Baltimore a ton of hope at wide receiver. That’s something that Baltimore isn’t used to having.

Justice Hill is a running back who is lightning fast and has obvious potential. An undrafted free agent, Patrick Mekari, could make the team as a left guard. Mekari has even gotten some time working with the starters. Pat Ricard is a fullback who also plays defensive tackle. Ricard has always been a good blocker. Now he’s getting work in as a ball carrier in short-yardage situations.

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