Ravens 2024 undrafted free agent tracker: Georgia DL, Iowa DE, Maryland OL, Ole Miss WR among additions
With the 2024 NFL draft over, the Ravens have turned their attention to the undrafted market.
Baltimore entered the draft with 61 players and made nine picks, leaving space to add a big class. Here’s a look at the additions:
Maryland safety Beau Brade: The Clarksville native and former River Hill star surprisingly wasn’t picked despite being ranked No. 143 overall on the consensus big board. But he’ll get a chance to compete for a roster spot with the team he grew up rooting for.
The 6-foot, 203-pound Brade led the Terps in tackles each of the past two seasons, twice earning All-Big Ten honorable mention. The team captain had three interceptions, 14 passes defended and eight tackles for loss combined over the past two seasons while missing just one game because of injury. He played at the Senior Bowl in February and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds at his pro day.
Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour: Walthour is signing with the Ravens, according to a source with direct knowledge of the agreement. After starting his career at Hutchinson Community College, Walthour played five seasons for the Bulldogs, winning back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. The 6-3, 273-pound defensive lineman played in 13 games last season, including five starts, and recorded 11 tackles and one sack for a loss of 11 yards in the SEC championship game against Alabama. He finished his career with 49 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss and two sacks.
Alabama center-guard Darrian Dalcourt: The Havre de Grace native and former four-star prospect at St. Frances announced on Instagram that he’s joining the Ravens. The 6-2, 309-pound Dalcourt played in 39 games with the Crimson Tide, including two seasons as the starting center. As a graduate student this past season, he split time at right guard, making five starts.
Maryland offensive lineman Corey Bullock: Another former Terp is heading to Baltimore. After being named second-team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at North Carolina Central, the 6-2, 307-pound Bullock transferred to Maryland and started 11 games at left guard this past season. He was the second-highest rated pass-blocking guard in the Big Ten with a 79.6 grade, according to Pro Football Focus.
Iowa defensive end Joe Evans: The former high school quarterback turned walk-on linebacker saved his best for last, recording 9 1/2 sacks his senior season and setting a school bowl game record with four sacks against Tennessee in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The 6-1, 246-pound Evans, an Ames, Iowa native, started all 27 of the Hawkeyes’ games the past two seasons and racked up 121 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 23 sacks. He also posted standout athletic testing numbers at his pro day, including a vertical leap of 41 1/2 inches and a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. His time in the shuttle (4.11 seconds) and three-cone (6.98 seconds) drills were faster than any edge defender at the combine.
Duke defensive tackle Ja’Mion Franklin: The Ridgely native and former North Caroline High School standout started his career at Notre Dame before transferring to Duke ahead of the 2021 season. In 50 career games (including 26 consecutive starts at defensive tackle to finish career), the 6-1, 311-pound Franklin recorded 70 tackles, 8 1/2 tackles for loss, four sacks, two fumble recoveries, six passes defended and two quarterback pressures. The 2023 team captain put up 36 reps in the bench press at his pro day, which would have ranked second at this year’s combine.
Ole Miss wide receiver Dayton Wade: The 5-9, 176-pound Wade started his college career at Western Kentucky before transferring to Ole Miss, where he caught 55 passes for 830 yards and four touchdowns this past season. Despite his small frame, he’s shown a knack for making outstanding catches down the field. The Atlanta native ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds and recorded a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump.
Rutgers wide receiver Isaiah Washington: The 6-2, 206-pound Washington is experienced, playing in 58 games (including 25 starts) to tie the school record. A former teammate of current Ravens wide receiver Sean Ryan, Washington totaled 74 receptions for 927 yards and three scores in his college career. The Jacksonville, Florida, native ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds and posted a vertical jump of 38 inches.
North Central (Illinois) wide receiver DeAngelo Hardy: The 6-foot, 208-pound Hardy led the team in receiving each of the past two seasons, including 75 catches for 1,353 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2023. The Associated Press first-team All-American also rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries and completed 3 of 3 passes for 25 yards and three touchdowns. He became the first Cardinal to record passing, receiving and kickoff return touchdowns and an interception in the same game Dec. 2 in national quarterfinal win at Wisconsin-La Crosse. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds.
Temple linebacker Yvandy Rigby: Born and raised in Turks and Caicos, Rigby moved to Atlantic City before high school and transferred to Egg Harbor Township High in New Jersey as a sophomore. He earned a single digit jersey number (No. 0) at Temple, a tradition given to those who lead by example on and off the field. Ribgy battled injuries throughout his college career but was productive when on the field, recording 207 career tackles in 35 games, including 16 starts. He also had four sacks and two forced fumbles.
Lock Haven running back Chris Collier: The Elmhurst, New York, native is the first known Bald Eagle signed to an NFL roster since Mike Packer with the New York Jets in 1972, according to the school. The 5-10, 203-pound running back earned some buzz after his pro day at Temple on March 26, where he finished in the top-10 among NFL combine running backs in the 40-yard dash (4.50), bench press (21 reps), vertical jump (36 1/2 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, 9 inches) while ranking first in the shuttle (4.20 seconds) and three-cone drill (6.95). Collier led the Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in rushing yards (1,393) and ranked second in rushing touchdowns (12), helping lead the Bald Eagles to their first five-win season since 1982.
Kansas State long snapper Randen Plattner: The 6-2, 244-pound Plattner played in 62 career games, the second most in school history. He served as the primarily long snapper for all punts and field goals/extra-point attempts the final three seasons of his career.
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