During his pre-draft visit to Baltimore, Oklahoma offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. handed general manager Ozzie Newsome a note that included a message about how special it would be if he were to play for the Ravens. Brown's father, who was nicknamed "Zeus," played six seasons for the Ravens and started for them 13 years ago. On Friday night, Newsome called Orlando Brown Jr. to inform him that he was selected by Baltimore in the third round. It was a heartfelt homecoming. "You're not kidding me, are you?" Brown told Newsome. "Is this for real?" Brown not only will have a chance to play for the same team as his father, he will compete with James Hurst to start at the same right tackle position. read more http://kwese.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/23340770/orlando-brown-jr-drafted-baltimore-ravens
Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson delivered his most impressive showing of the preseason, generating exciting plays with his legs as well as his arm. The rookie first-round pick combined for 137 yards of total offense and two touchdowns on five drives in Miami. Looking much more calm and composed, Jackson ran for a 19-yard touchdown and then threw a 21-yard touchdown to DeVier Posey. The biggest difference in Jackson was how he took advantage of what the defense gave him instead of forcing the issue. He was 7-of-10 passing for 98 yards, which gave him a 134.6 passer rating (out of a perfect 158.3). Robert Griffin III was solid in making his second start of the preseason. The Ravens' decision on whether to keep Griffin will come down to the preseason finale, which is against the Washington Redskins, Griffin's old team. -- Jamison Hensley
