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Though Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg's production had dipped this season, the Maryland defense knew it still faced a formidable task it lined up across from him Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. So the strategy centered on pressuring Hackenberg and getting him "off his spot" before he could make throws. The Nittany Lions offensive line had been porous, so the Terps knew that there was the chance to fluster a presumed top pick in April's NFL draft.

There's seemingly no surefire recipe for success in building an NFL secondary, but one thing could become abundantly clear when the Ravens face the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have found a formula that works for them, while the Ravens haven't.

The 21-year-old was a fifth-round NFL draft pick in May. Now he's on Rookie of the Year watches.

Rookies have been thrust into big roles all over the Ravens' roster so far, but in rookie third-round pick Carl Davis, the Ravens seem to have found a starter on the defensive line at the expense of a player who made a similar impact as a rookie last year.

Tom Brady-themed 'No. 199' shirt quickly sells out. New Englanders seem to like the subtle reference to quarterback's draft position.

A day after acquiring Will Davis in a trade, the Ravens worked out veteran cornerback Tony Carter but didn't immediately sign him.

When C.J. Mosley was taken in the first round of the NFL draft by the Ravens in 2014, the comparisons to Ray Lewis were inevitable. He says he hasn't tried to emulate Lewis in the NFL.

Ravens third-year inside linebacker Arthur Brown, a second-round NFL draft pick in 2013, has worked with the third team for the majority of training camp, but was with the second team Monday.

Safety Matt Elam, who was trying to justify the hype of being a first-round draft pick, will have surgery this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

The Ravens have hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets and Philadephia Eagles personnel department executive Scott Cohen as a consultant.

Before the start of camp, Davis shared his thoughts with The Baltimore Sun in this rookie diary:

Throughout the Ravens' offseason, under-the-radar pass rusher Steven Means was introduced into conversations by coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome as a young player who bears watching.

The legend of Ravens rookie offensive guard Robert "Snacks" Myers and his awesome nickname was launched inside the Tennessee State cafeteria.

Ravens Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley expects to be fully ready for training camp following a wrist surgery that prevented him from taking part in full-team drills during offseason practices.

Retired Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister is interning with the Buffalo Bills coaching staff for the second consecutive year.

Ravens rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman is as advertised so far.

Here's a look at several things to watch as the Ravens begin their third and final organized team activity Monday.

When the Ravens drafted Texas Southern cornerback Tray Walker in the fourth round, they understood that he was in demand in the middle rounds.

Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro suffered a quadriceps injury during an organized team activity practice today, according to sources.

One of the top reasons the Ravens selected rookie running back Buck Allen in the fourth round of the NFL draft was his ability to catch passes out of the backfield.

At 6 feet 6, 238 pounds with the athleticism to run the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and record a 37-inch vertical leap, Darren Waller -- who played safety in high school -- is an intriguing developmental project. He's the tallest and heaviest wide receiver on the Ravens' roster.

Rookie wide receiver Breshad Perriman will be the Baltimore Ravens' latest attempt to develop a wide receiver selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Perriman's always had high expectations placed on him. His father, Brett, had 500 receptions in the NFL.

The Ravens have struck a four-year, $2.625 million deal with fourth-round cornerback Tray Walker, according to sources.

When the Falcons ultimately passed and Coxson went undrafted, the former blue-chip recruit from City College signed a three-year free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers that included a $5,000 contract.

The Ravens went shopping for their rookie class at the Senior Bowl all-star game.

Oklahoma cornerback Julian Wilson chose the Ravens after being in heavy demand following the NFL draft.

After several months of planning and three days of participation in the NFL, the Ravens still need a starting cornerback.

In the wake of unrest in the city following the death of Freddie Gray, Edmondson graduate Jerry Lovelocke said his pending free agent contract with the Ravens could serve as an example for Baltimore youth.

When a fellow Calvert Hall alum was drafted today, Mel Kiper Jr. gushed about him and the school.

Entering the final day of the NFL Draft, the Ravens still have needs at running back, cornerback and defensive end/outside linebacker.

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome believes Saturday's six picks will dictate the success of the 2015 draft.

Questions about the quality of the offensive line that St. Louis Rams first-round pick Todd Gurley will run behind were answered with their second pick, when they made Wisconsin tackle Rob Havenstein (Mount Airy) the 57th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

After using their first overall pick on Thursday to draft a potential franchise quarterback in Florida State¿s Jameis Winston, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered the their offensive line with Penn State tackle Donovan Smith (Owings Mills).

Perriman said he emulates Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones.

Timber. That was the sound of several tall trees falling in a hurry in the NFL draft as several top draft prospects plummeted due to character questions.

Analysts are mostly positive about the Ravens selecting Central Florida wide receiver Breshad Perriman in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Ten years since last picking a wide receiver in the first round of the NFL draft, the Ravens used the 26th overall selection on Central Florida's Breshad Perriman, considered one of the fastest players in the draft.

Baltimore Sun journalists weigh in on the Ravens' first-round selection in the 2015 NFL draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Texas A&M offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, a nod toward the age of veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth.

The Cleveland Browns picked versatile Florida State offensive lineman Cameron Erving with the 19th overall pick, their second pick of the first round.

LSU All-American offensive tackle La'el Collins remains in the NFL draft and embroiled in a legal situation that is expected to make teams wary of selecting him.

Following a strong Pro Day workout where he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 and 4.33 seconds and a flurry of workouts and visits, the former City standout is hopeful that he's done enough to be a late-round draft pick.

Penn State offensive tackle Donovan Smith is in Chicago for the NFL draft.

Until April 30, the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will examine the Ravens¿ depth at each position, the potential of them adding to that spot early in the draft and some of the players who they could target.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers your questions about the NFL draft, which begins Thursday night in Chicago. Questions from readers have been edited for clarity.

The Ravens have a strong track record of finding players in the bottom third of the round. Here's a look at five possible first-round scenarios for the Ravens, including potential trades.

He visited the Philadelphia Eagles and worked out for coach Chip Kelly at Calvert Hall, worked out for an undisclosed AFC East team and worked out for the Ravens and Washington Redskins at their local prospect days

Uncertainty at top of draft makes predicting Ravens' selection difficult.

Until April 30, the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will examine the Ravens¿ depth at each position, the potential of them adding to that spot early in the draft and some of the players who they could target.

Until April 30, the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will examine the Ravens¿ depth at each position, the potential of them adding to that spot early in the draft and some of the players who they could target.