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Ravens Keep Three Undrafted Defensive Rookies on 53-Man Roster as DeCosta’s Surprise Video Goes Viral

The viral moment punctuated a decision driven by preseason production and a Baltimore scouting culture that regularly turns overlooked prospects into contributors.

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Ravens inside linebacker Jay Higgins IV speaks with the media after practice at Under Armour Performance Center. (Kevin Richardson/Sun Staff)

Overview

  • Inside linebacker Jay Higgins IV, safety Reuben Lowery III and cornerback Keyon Martin were informed they made the team in a video shared by the Ravens on Aug. 27.
  • Eric DeCosta praised their work ethic in the clip, noting how difficult it is to earn a spot as an undrafted player on a deep roster.
  • Higgins intercepted a pass and added a late pass breakup in the preseason, Lowery notched an interception, and Martin delivered a safety and a pick-six.
  • DeCosta said multiple teams showed interest in the trio during roster discussions, reinforcing Baltimore’s evaluation to keep all three.
  • The moves extend a long-running pattern for the franchise, which has carried at least one undrafted rookie in 21 of the past 22 seasons.