Ravens’ Defensive Sleepers Set to Shine in Training Camp

Olajiga Looks to Earn a Spot on the Defensive Front

Olajiga arrives at training camp as a 6‑foot‑3, 315‑pound defensive lineman who transferred into the NFL via the International Player Pathway Program. After time with the Patriots and Rams, he landed on the Ravens’ practice squad in October 2025 and was later signed to a reserve/future deal. Having spent the past season on the practice squad, the upcoming camp is his opportunity to showcase the strength and run‑stopping ability that could carve out a role deeper on the roster.

Jones Aims to Fill a Hybrid Role on the Back End

The Ravens claimed Jones off waivers from the Chicago Bears in December 2025 after he appeared in 13 games between Chicago and Baltimore. He recorded 12 total tackles in 2025, giving him a baseline to build upon. His athleticism and special‑teams experience make him a candidate for a depth spot at linebacker or on the edge. If he can dominate on kicking return duties and prove useful in sub‑package defensive work, he will be a hard player to cut.

Higgins Brings College Production to a Competitive Linebacker Room

Higgins signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2025 after a standout career at Iowa. In 2024 he posted 114 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and six games with at least ten tackles—only one major‑conference player that season to reach the century‑tackle mark and four picks. His rookie season was modest with three solo tackles and one forced fumble, but he still has the instincts and leadership to earn snaps. With Roquan Smith anchored at inside linebacker and the recovery of Teddye Buchanan and the rise of Trenton Simpson, Higgins must excel in tackling, communication, and coverage to stay on the 53‑man roster.

Kone’s Health Determines Whether He Can Contribute at Corner

The sixth‑round pick from Western Michigan suffered a torn ligament in his knee during the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, ending his 2025 season before it began. Prior to the injury he had started 13 games in 2024, recording a career‑high 70 tackles and defending ten passes, including nine breakups and one interception. He also participated in the 2025 Senior Bowl, giving Baltimore a developmental prospect with measurable traits. If Kone is moving well by camp’s end, the Ravens can evaluate whether he still possesses the length and coverage skills that made him a draft pick, and he could compete for a depth or practice‑squad role.

Jahquez Robinson Seeks a Spot in a Crowded Safety Unit

Listed at 6‑foot‑2 and 201 pounds, Robinson played all twelve games for Auburn in 2025, starting eight and tallying 27 tackles with 23 solo stops. He brings SEC experience and elite size to a safety room that already features Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey and Jaylinn Hawkins. To earn a roster spot, Robinson must be effective in tackling, communication, and special‑teams duties while showing the coverage range needed for both safety positions. Proving versatile on all three phases could allow him to stick around even if the initial 53‑man cuts are tough.

Marquise Robinson Looks to Make an Impact on the Backside

Marquise Robinson, a 6‑foot, 192‑pound cornerback from Arkansas, has one year of NFL experience but no 2025 regular‑season stats. His college résumé includes 33 tackles and an interception for Arkansas in 2024, plus a stronger 2023 season at South Alabama where he posted 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery. Baltimore keeps him on the roster as another undrafted player they have a history of developing. He must excel in coverage, tackling, and special‑teams play to compete for a depth or preseason role.

Bottom Line: Depth Could Propel the Ravens’ Defense

While the Ravens boast high‑profile talent at defensive positions, the fringe players outlined here have the chance to lift the unit under new leadership. Kone’s upside hinges on health, Higgins offers proven instincts, and Jones brings NFL‑level special‑teams value. Olajiga carries size, Jahquez Robinson provides size and range, and Marquise Robinson offers another cornerback prospect to evaluate. If just one or two of these sleepers emerge, the already deep defensive core could become even more formidable under Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver.