Recently, Bleacher Report Gridiron released a post listing the highest-average-paid defensive backs in the NFL. Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey appeared on the list with a salary of $19.5 Million. However, the question remains: is Humphrey living up to his hype as a top NFL cornerback?
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Pro Football Focus graded Humphrey at an overall of 64.8 with a junction of measures to conclude such a rating.
In 2023, Humphrey played ten games, producing five pass deflections, 22 solo tackles, and one interception. In an AFC North division where only one team (the Baltimore Ravens) finished the season with their starting cornerback, it is fair to assume that Humphrey’s excellence will be much needed this upcoming season.
“I want to hit him” @marlon_humphrey on @Patrickqueen_ going to the Steelers 😂 pic.twitter.com/iHh1ma6ERw
— Punch Line Podcast (@punchlinepod44) March 28, 2024
The Ravens led the NFL in total sacks last season with 60. With Patrick Queen, JaDaveon Clowney, and former defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald gone for good, the Ravens will not only say goodbye to two players who combined for 14 sacks but also farewell the mastermind who schemed them.
Ultimately, defensive coordinator Zack Orr may rely on Humphrey’s ability to defend one-on-one on the outside to halt opposing offenses. That is if the Ravens take an expected step back in the sacks column. With that said, this may be Humphrey’s most significant season of them all.
In honor of Ravens week, never forget when George Pickens dunked on @marlon_humphrey for the game winning TD vs the Ravens.
— PickensBurgh🫡 (Tino) (@PickensBurgh) January 4, 2024
Chills. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/ZSJRXBsnuV
