The Ravens are loaded at running back with Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell, but that may not keep Rasheen Ali from making the 53-man roster.
Ali has several traits that make him an intriguing roster candidate . During the preseason, he has shown burst as a ballcarrier both between the tackles and outside, while also being an effective kickoff returner.
In the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Ali nearly took a 69-yard kick return to the house and added 37 yards on nine carries. In last week's preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Ali finished with 62 yards on 19 carries and added a 25-yard kickoff return.
After that game, Head Coach John Harbaugh indicated the Ravens planned to keep four running backs, which would put Ali in the mix.
"That's my plan