No. 63 – CB Marcus Peters
“Marcus Peters was traded midway through the season, but produced some strong play both before and after that trade, first for the Rams and then later for the Ravens as they pushed into the playoffs. Peters is the perfect ballhawk for a Ravens’ secondary that is loaded with coverage talent because he can freelance a little and make plays while others remain disciplined and lock down their assignment. Peters had five interceptions and eight pass breakups over the season, but he did surrender five touchdowns.”
Peters earned himself a contract extension with his play over nine games for Baltimore, which proves just how well he played in 2019. In fact, the Peters trade might just be the best move in the entire league last season with the Ravens easily winning considering how little they had to give up to get the All-Pro cornerback on their roster for a serious playoff run.
Peters joining Baltimore is widely considered the team’s real turning point. Prior to Peters’ addition, the Ravens struggled defensively, having far too many blown coverages and not enough big plays in favor of Baltimore. Well, Peters immediately helped in that regard, taking a Russell Wilson pass the other way for a pick-six in his first game with the Ravens.
Peters lived up to his billing as an aggressive cornerback that is either boom or bust in coverage. He might have hauled in five total interceptions and returned three for touchdowns last season but he gave up some big plays as well. Still, he’s the perfect option opposite the more dependable Marlon Humphrey and is a threat opposing quarterbacks have to keep an eye on from before the snap until the whistle.