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Ravens Pass on Odafe Oweh in 2021 Re-Draft
Ravens Pass on Odafe Oweh in 2021 Re-Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Baltimore Ravens took Penn State pass rusher at No. 31 in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and for the most part, have been disappointed ever since. Advertisement Before 2024, Oweh had a total of 13 starts to his name in the NFL across three seasons. Last season, he started 10 of 17 contests. But he's managed just 23 total sacks across four seasons and 62 total games. For a first-round pick, that won't cut it. In silly concept by Bleacher Report, the Ravens go a different direction in a re-draft of the team's worst draft pick over the past five seasons. Original Pick: Edge Odafe Oweh at No. 31 (2021) "We have to bend the rules for the Ravens a bit since Oweh is projected to be a starter this season. But Baltimore doesn't have a blatant first-round miss over the last five years, making it slim pickings," B/R wrote. "Linebacker Patrick Queen was the other player considered since he didn't sign a second contract with the club, but Queen was a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate and a Pro Bowler in Baltimore. So, somewhat unfairly, Oweh is the default pick even though he isn't a 'bust.'" Advertisement New Pick: OL Landon Dickerson (originally 37th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles) "Dickerson has earned three Pro Bowl bids in four seasons and is currently the second-highest-paid guard in the NFL on a dollar-per-year basis, according to Over The Cap," B/R added. "Meanwhile, the Ravens have questions on the interior offensive line, making him a suitable replacement for Oweh in this exercise." It's a silly concept, but this time of year, there's not much more to contemplate until training camp. So we bit. Related: Ravens' Kyle Van Noy Seeks Aaron Rodgers Revenge After 10 Years Related: Ravens Announce Training Camp Dates This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Ravens star pass rusher Odafe Oweh sends strong message on team's postseason struggles
The Baltimore Ravens saw their 2024-2025 season come to a halt at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Many thought Baltimore could be the last team standing; however, costly turnovers and a lack of execution cost the Ravens their shot to win the franchise's third Lombardi Trophy. Baltimore now embarks on a new journey to return to the Super Bowl, with numerous players eager for the chance to win a championship. The team saw strong attendance from players during their offseason workouts at OTAs and minicamp, with players such as outside linebacker Odafe Oweh showing up in shape and ready to go. Oweh put on about 20 pounds of muscle this offseason, and is far from satisfied with the team's playoff results. When speaking to the media, he made it clear how the team feels about their postseason failures, sending a firm message on the motivation behind so many of his teammates joining him at workouts that aren't required. Oweh is coming off of the first double-digit sack season of his career and is looking to build on the steps he made last year. He is expected once again to be a massive part of Baltimore's pass rush. With his body transformation, he should be even more effective, which could be a key x-factor for a Ravens defense that has struggled to force turnovers in their recent postseason appearances.
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15-06-2025
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Kentucky coach Mark Pope reveals emotional reaction to Otega Oweh return
The post Kentucky coach Mark Pope reveals emotional reaction to Otega Oweh return appeared first on ClutchPoints. Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball guard Otega Oweh could have stayed in the NBA Draft and played professionally next season. Instead, he's headed back to Lexington with All-American expectations, and no one was more excited about it than his head coach. Advertisement Oweh put Kentucky coach Mark Pope on the spot on Sunday, putting a mic and camera in front of his face and asking for his reaction when Oweh called to give him the good news. 'I was on a plane, and I don't understand why or how, but the call actually came through,' Pope began. 'Otega called me and said, 'Coach, let's do this. I'm coming back. I was looking around. I think the pilot was about to throw me out of the plane, so I was like, 'OTEGA! I got to call you back later! But just hold that thought!'' When Pope was back on the ground and managed to call Oweh back, he said, tears streamed down his face. Advertisement 'I knew a couple of things,' Pope continued. 'One, I know how excited you are and how much you want to go play in that league. I know it's the dream of a lifetime.' 'It's super humbling to see you do two things,' he added. 'One, how much you want to get better, and how committed you are to getting better. And secondly, to see how much you understand and appreciate what you have right now. That's special stuff. Now we're getting back to work.' 'There's no place I'd rather be,' Oweh replied. Oweh spent the first two years of his basketball career at Oklahoma before transferring to Kentucky for 2024-25. In his first season in Lexington, he averaged 16.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, shooting right around 50 percent from the field. Advertisement The second-team All-SEC selection helped guide the Wildcats to a 24-12 record and the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019. Related: Flau'jae Johnson, Olivia Miles headline stacked USA Basketball roster Related: Duke basketball included in 1st-ever Dick Vitale Invitational vs. Texas
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15-06-2025
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Kentucky's Otega Oweh shrugs off new House settlement ruling
The post Kentucky's Otega Oweh shrugs off new House settlement ruling appeared first on ClutchPoints. In late May, Kentucky basketball standout Otega Oweh decided to forgo the NBA draft and return for his final season, much to the delight of coach Marc Pope, who cried when he got the news. Advertisement Not only is Oweh returning to Lexington, but he is also getting paid for it. Oweh, much like the NCAA, is coming to terms with the landmark House ruling allowing universities to directly pay college athletes for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Among the particulars of the ruling are colleges sharing revenue with athletes, providing back pay to former athletes, eliminating scholarship limits, and establishing NIL oversight. When asked about it, Oweh couldn't care less, per Daniel Hager of All that matters to him is that he is getting paid to play college basketball. 'They're paying us,' Oweh responded with a laugh. 'That's it. That's a great thing for sure, but I don't really be keeping up with the settlement stuff like that. As long as we're getting paid, that's good for me. Anything extra, that's cool.' Advertisement In all, Oweh said that NIL hasn't drastically changed anything in the locker room. Oweh is coming off a season in which he averaged 16.2 points per game. Kentucky finished with a record of 24-12, including a 10-8 conference record. They made it to the Sweet 16 before losing 78-65 to Tennessee. As for Oweh, he has a projected NIL value of $385,000. As a result, this allowed him to put a hold on the NBA. Otega Oweh's NIL deals with Kentucky Although there are no specific details of NIL deals, the concept played a significant role in Oweh's stay in Kentucky. Recently, he rejected a $25 million NIL deal to play for the University of Louisville. To maximize his potential, Oweh formally established an Opendorse profile, an online platform that enables athletes to negotiate NIL and sponsorship deals. Advertisement Oweh is a product of an era in which there is a greater incentive for players to stay in college for all four years due to NIL. Related: Former Morehouse College coach joins in-conference rival Related: Mo Williams, Jackson State offer scholarship to son of NBA standout
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05-06-2025
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3 Baltimore Ravens hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to know
The post 3 Baltimore Ravens hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to know appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Baltimore Ravens have yet to get over the hump that is stopping them from returning to the Super Bowl. Since winning the Lombardi trophy in 2012, the Ravens have made it to the AFC Championship game just one time, and they lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Last season, the Ravens fell short against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Advertisement Despite their playoff shortcomings, the Ravens have been one of the best teams in the NFL. Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and Derrick Henry has proven to be ageless as he continues to run through defenders. Additionally, Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Nate Wiggins, and Marlon Humphrey have led Baltimore to be one of the best defensive teams in football. Heading into the new season, the Ravens are looking to not only win their division and make the playoffs, but also get back to the Super Bowl. Baltimore could have a few more moves to make, but as it stands right now, the team is just as good as it was last season. Below are three hidden gems on the Ravens roster right now that a lot of football fans may not know about. Defensive Lineman Travis Jones Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Travis Jones is one of the better interior defensive linemen in the NFL. He was drafted back in 2022 in the third round of the NFL draft out of the University of Connecticut. He quickly made an impact for Baltimore, but he has yet to make a Pro Bowl. Advertisement Jones had a breakout year in 2024, though. He finished with a career-best 42 total tackles and a PFF grade of 69.9. The 6-foot-4 338 338-pound interior lineman had the 27th-best interior lineman PFF grade and the 13th-best run defense grade (72.0). He is going to stuff runners at the line and create chaos in the middle. The 25-year-old is entering his fourth season in the NFL, and he is poised for another great season. He has a lot of competition from other teams when it comes to the awards at the end of the year, but he is more than capable of becoming a top defensive lineman in football. Edge Rusher Odafe Oweh Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Oweh is coming off the best season of his young career. The 26-year-old was a first-round pick in 2021, but there he was not living up to the expectations. Before 2024, the most sacks he had in a season were five, and he was just not very consistent. Advertisement Last year, though, Oweh was able to show why he was such an early pick in the draft. The edge rusher had 10 sacks, 39 total tackles, a forced fumble, and 9.5 stuffs. Those stats gave him a PFF grade of 71.5, which ranked 31st among all edge rushers. With that, Oweh had the 25th-best pass rush PFF grade among all edge rushers. He seems to have found his stride as a pass rusher, and the Ravens are going to need him to have a repeat year if they want to beat the Bills or Chiefs in the playoffs. Linebacker Jake Hummel Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Hummel is one of those players who has not received a lot of playing time, but he has the talent. He went undrafted in 2022, but the Los Angeles Rams picked him up, and he was able to stick a little bit there. Advertisement Baltimore signed Hummel back in March, and they are hoping he can make an impact as a backup linebacker. Hummel will not get starting reps over Smith, but he could have a chance to get more playing time over Trenton Simpson. Hummel played in all 17 games last year, but he averaged just one tackle per game. Still, the 26-year-old finished with a PFF grade of 77.1. He did not get enough snaps to be ranked among linebackers, but it shows how well he played when given the chance. The linebacker is much better on run defense, but he is a capable pass defender. Hummel is definitely someone worth keeping an eye on as the season approaches.
