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Ravens waive UDFA CB Jeff Hector

In an effort to get down to the 80-man roster limit for training camp, the Baltimore Ravens waived UDFA CB Jeff Hector Friday.

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Twitter they have waived undrafted free agent cornerback Jeff Hector.

Hector was signed as a UDFA out of Redlands, a Division-3 school. Hector played in 20 games over the last two seasons, accounting for 47 total tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles. He had eight interceptions for Redlands last year, returning them 178 total yards. Hector was also the team’s kickoff returner, finding the end zone once in 20 returns over the last two years.

This is another in a series of moves Baltimore has made this week in order to get down to the 80-man training camp roster limit under the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols. The Ravens waived offensive linemen Evan Adams, Daisahwn Dixon, R.J. Prince, and kicker Nick Vogel on Monday in an announcement made via Twitter. The team also announced they’ve placed UDFA tight end Jacob Breeland on the non-football injury (NFI) list.

Baltimore hasn’t been immune from roster trouble thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Both offensive tackle Andre Smith and return specialist De’Anthony Thomas declined to play this season under the league’s COVID-19 opt-out protocol. The Ravens also placed UDFA safety Nigel Warrior on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

With 10 other cornerbacks on the roster already, Hector was simply the odd man out in an odd offseason. Baltimore has more pressing needs for depth at other key positions like the offensive and defensive lines, and outside linebacker.

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Ravens sign 2 more UDFAs after 2020 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens added to their UDFA class, signing KSU FB Bronson Rechsteiner and Redlands CB Jeff Hector.

The Baltimore Ravens are steadily adding to their UDFA class. After signing three players at the end of the week, Baltimore added two more to the mix, according to a press release.

  • CB Jeff Hector, Redlands
  • FB Bronson Rechsteiner, Kennesaw State

When added to their 10-pick haul in the 2020 NFL Draft, that means 15 rookies are currently on the roster and will be fighting for roster spots this offseason. Though the Ravens have been linked to at least 18 UDFA players following the 2020 NFL Draft, they’ve only officially signed five thus far. With the coronavirus pandemic making getting physicals a little more difficult than in previous years, the UDFA process is clearly being slowed down as a result.

Hector started 11 games over two years at Redlands, notching eight interceptions, returning three for touchdowns. He also had 14 passes defensed, 47 combined tackles and two sacks.

For those wrestling fans, the Rechsteiner name might bring back memories. Bronson is the son of Rick Rechsteiner and nephew of Scott Rechsteiner, who both wrestled in the WWF and WCW.

Rechsteiner’s path to the NFL might also sound familiar to Baltimore’s other fullback Patrick Ricard. After originally joining KSU as a linebacker in 2016, Rechsteiner moved to running back the next season. The Ravens love players with versatility and having some potential to play both sides of the ball could see Rechsteiner on the short list to make the team.

Rechsteiner carried the ball 244 times for 1,496 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, adding another 12 receptions for 189 yards.

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