The draft starts in Mobile, which is the slogan, and some of the Nation’s best Seniors have descended upon Alabama for Reese’s Senior Bowl practices and Saturday’s huge all-star game.
The Baltimore Ravens have started their off-season plans, and as the organization looks to regroup and keep their Super Bowl window open, they’ll need to retool through the draft and could have 11 picks in April’s selection process.
We’re previewing prospects that could become future Ravens.
We’re starting with the running back position. Baltimore has Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, and Rasheen Ali, all under contract for next season.
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) avoids a tackle from Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kobie McKinzie (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Oklahoma Sooners 14-7 at halftime.
Hunter was one of the best running backs in the SEC the past few years. He finished his 2024 season with 1,201 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. In 2023, he ran for over 900 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. In 2021 and 2022, Hunter finished with over 500 rushing yards each year.
Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware
Delaware running back Marcus Yarns scores on a reception late in the second quarter against Villanova at Villanova Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Yarns is a dynamic running back with good quickness, vision, and elusiveness at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. Yarns finished his UD career with 2,344 rushing yards and 3,156 all-purpose yards, scoring 34 total touchdowns.
Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Nov 30, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) runs with the ball as Baylor Bears safety Devin Lemear (20) gives chase during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
At 5-foot-11, 215 pounds, Neal is a versatile dual threat out of the backfield. He fits multiple schemes and can be a one-cut-and-go player in zone-based systems while also having the patience and vision to run behind pulling guards in a gap-based run scheme.
Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) stiff arms Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Cael Brezina (9) during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Martinez, who ran for a career-high 179 yards in Miami’s loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, announced he is foregoing his senior year and declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Martinez, a two-time All-Pac 12 First Team pick in his first two years at Oregon State, rushed for a team-high 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns on 6.3 yards per carry with career-highs in receptions (17) and receiving yards (204) while playing all 13 games for the Hurricanes this past season.
Woody Marks, RB, USC
Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) tries to break away from UCLA Bruins defensive back Bryan Addison (4) during the third quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Marks is an All-Big Ten Second Team selection. He finished this season with 1,133 rushing yards on 198 attempts (5.7 avg.) with nine touchdowns. He sits 24th among USC’s all-time single-season rushing leaders with 1,133 yards this season.
