The Baltimore Ravens expressed strong enthusiasm for selecting Carson Vinson in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
So does he.
Vinson noted the fit: “I bring tenacity, and I’m an athlete. Those two things I really hang my hat on, and a lot of things that the Ravens organization can help me with, other things that I need to work on, is my technique. [Offensive line] coach [George] Warhop, he’s a great coach. So, there’s a lot of things like that where I feel like I’m in the perfect position to be the best player that I can be.”
The Ravens valued Vinson’s experience and mindset coming from an HBCU, with his journey representing both resilience and opportunity. “Being from an HBCU, it is so special because over this entire process, when HBCU guys get past our space, we have our rivalries, and we have the teams where we go at each other. But after, when we get past it, we’re all one big family,” Vinson shared, reflecting the support he received and the pride the Ravens have in adding a player with his background.
Baltimore’s staff also appreciated Vinson’s readiness to learn and his familiarity with the Ravens’ style of play.
Vinson mentioned, “When I think of the Ravens, I think of fast, physical players and like getting up and down the field, and that’s really who I am as a person. I’m fast, I’m violent. That’s really what I do. So it’s a blessing made in heaven and I just can’t thank you guys enough.”
Overall, the Ravens see Vinson as a developmental prospect with the physical tools and mentality to eventually contribute, especially under the guidance of their experienced coaching staff
