Ravens Questions Answered (And Unanswered) Following the Draft

Geno Stone departed in free agency for Cincinnati, and who steps into his void is still an unknown. While his replacement probably won’t see nearly as many defensive snaps (82%) as Stone did (barring injuries), the third safety is still a key position in Baltimore considering how often Pro Bowler Kyle Hamilton is moved around.

The Ravens drafted safety Sanoussi Kane in the seventh round, but his likely primary role as a rookie is on special teams, just as Stone did as a seventh-round rookie. One of the Ravens’ top reported undrafted rookie free agents is safety Beau Brade of Maryland, who was projected by The Athletic’s Dane Brugler to be a borderline fourth-round pick. If Brade has a strong summer, he will push to make the team, too.

Washington seemingly has the lead for the position, but he’s played in eight games in his three NFL seasons. He flashed last year before going down with a chest injury, making 11 tackles, one sack, and two passes defensed in the first two games. The Ravens could still add a veteran to the mix, but the young options will get a long look.

“I know Eric’s not going to rest. I think Eric’s pretty much proven that he’s going to be looking for guys 24/7, all 365 days a year. But, those two guys are good options,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said.

“Ar’Darius is really a good player. [It’s] just a matter of him staying healthy and getting some time on task, and he can play safety or nickel, can go outside and get you out – [he’s] a very diverse player. I’m a big Ar’Darius fan. I think he’s going to have a great year.”