Marquise Brown 2019 Outlook
With Greg Roman taking over as OC, the Ravens needed receivers with explosive-play traits to facilitate the passing game behind second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson. That definitely describes Brown, a prospect ESPN's Matt Bowen compared to both DeSean Jackson and T.Y. Hilton throughout the draft process. While the diminutive Brown has the long speed to challenge defenses vertically, he's more than that. Bowen believes we will see the Ravens dial up opportunities for him, both from a slot alignment and outside of the numbers. And let's not forget about Brown's ability to run after the catch. Indeed, as Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman wrote, "Although characterized as a deep-route specialist who will be more Ted Ginn and (DeSean) Jackson than a slot specialist, I'm not convinced that's all he offers. Brown's light frame will be a concern in the middle of the field, but he displays a knack for finding open holes in these zones and making plays in traffic." Bowen expects more high-percentage throws for Jackson on shallow crossers and screens that are designed to allow Brown to turn on the jets in the open field. One reminder: Brown is working his way back from a broken foot suffered last December but all indications are he'll be at full speed when camp opens.
