Baltimore Beatdown
Each year, at least one or two unheralded players usually emerge as sleeper candidates to make the Ravens’ final 53-man roster. The team’s longstanding history of granting roster spots to undrafted free agents is well-documented as well, as it’s happened in 20 of the past 21 seasons.
This current year, rising sophomore and former 2024 UDFA Corey Bullock is increasing his stock and chances of making the team’s 2025 roster. Bullock reigns locally from the University of Maryland and has taken on a prominent role for the Ravens this summer.
Bullock thrived as an offensive guard for the Terrapins at the collegiate level but possesses versatility to play center as well. The Ravens covet positional flexibility with their offensive lineman and have been giving Bullock a heavy dose of playing time at center in training camp. In the team’s preseason opener last week, Bullock started at center in place of Tyler Linderbaum and held his own well.
His ability to play multiple positions only further helps his chances of making the 53-man roster, especially given the team’s question marks at both guard positions. Assuming the Ravens’ projected starting interior trio holds true, with Linderbaum flanked by Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele, then there’s a crowded group of backup options that Bullock is currently factoring into.
The 23-year-old is competing with the likes of Ben Cleveland, Nick Samac, Garrett Dellinger, and Darrian Dalcourt for snaps and likely only a couple of roster spots. 2025 third-round pick G/T Emery Jones Jr. is also a factor in the equation, but his status for the start of the season is up in the air; he’s been sidelined with a shoulder injury for all of training camp.
From this group, Samac is the only player with natural center experience and capabilities. So, he may ultimately be Bullock’s primary challenger for a roster spot as Linderbaum’s backup. This continued competition will be a development to watch over the next couple weeks as the regular season nears.
