The Baltimore Ravens have been known for their love of players from the University of Alabama. Former general manager Ozzie Newsome was a star tight end for the Crimson Tide, and would consistently bring in players from his alma mater to Baltimore. That hasn’t changed with new general manager Eric DeCosta, as the team selected Alabama cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
When Armour-Davis was asked if he was aware of the “Alabama pipeline” for the Ravens, the rookie said that he’s very familiar with it, and has even been compared to a now-former Baltimore cornerback who also played for the Crimson Tide in Anthony Averett.
“I’m very familiar with it. I think it was kind of ironic for me. One of my family members said to me when Anthony Averett was chosen, he was chosen like one pick before me, or something like that. So, people always try to compare our game, or something like that. Or they say, ‘Hey, you look like Anthony.’ So, I’m very aware of it, and I look forward to being the next one in line.”
Even though Averett is no longer a member of the Ravens, Armour-Davis will still have an Alabama player at his position group in star Marlon Humphrey. It’s possible that the rookie could play a decently sized role for Baltimore in 2022, so to learn under Humphrey as well as Marcus Peters should benefit him both in the short-term and in the future.