Baltimore Ravens Boost Defensive Depth with Key Signing, Sources Say

Franklin was a stalwart along Duke’s offensive line, posting 40 total tackles with one sack and one pass breakup for the Blue Devils last season. After a strong season on the field, Franklin impressed NFL scouts and coaches during Duke’s Pro Day, where he put up 36 reps on the bench press.

A Ridgely, Maryland native, Franklin has the chance to compete for a roster spot for his hometown Ravens, after the organization made a significant investment in bolstering the line of scrimmage throughout draft weekend.

In addition to signing Franklin, the Ravens also kept All-Pro Justin Madubuike and Brent Urban in place, re-signing them during free agency earlier this spring.

How Ja’Mion Franklin Fits Baltimore Ravens

Franklin joins a crowded position group, where he’ll compete for snaps not only with Madubuike and Urban, but also eight-year veteran Michael Pierce, 2022 third-round pick Travis Jones, but there is certainly an opportunity to climb the depth chart.

After all, Franklin was a force to be reckoned with during his time in Durham, finishing his collegiate career with 57 total tackles, four sacks, and six pass breakups, after spending two years as a rotational player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Franklin could prove a fascinating name to watch this spring and summer to climb the depth chart and ultimately provide quality snaps along the Ravens’ defensive line.