The Baltimore Ravens are about to begin mandatory minicamp this week, which gives fans a chance to get a closer look at some of the potential new additions to the roster entering the 2025 NFL season.
Well, one Ravens rookie was named a UDFA to watch entering minicamp later this week.
Chandler Martin Named a UDFA to Watch Entering Mandatory Minicamp
Brandon Austin from Pro Football Network recently named one undrafted free agent to watch from every team entering minicamp. When he took a closer look at the Baltimore Ravens, he named Chandler Martin as that UDFA player to watch.
Austin wrote, “Chandler Martin is a hard-nosed, old-school inside linebacker with the kind of physicality and motor that fits Baltimore’s defensive DNA. He plays with a downhill mentality and has a knack for delivering thumping hits in the box. His instincts and effort stand out on tape, making him a reliable tackler who isn’t afraid to mix it up with offensive linemen in close quarters.”
The Ravens had some turnover this year on the roster at the linebacker position. Additionally, the linebacker group struggled early in the year with Patrick Queen departing for the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason.
Austin touched on the Ravens depth concerns at the position, “General manager Eric DeCosta came away from the 2025 NFL Draft with an impressive haul for the Ravens. They addressed every pressing roster need, but they could stand to add more competition at linebacker, especially after losing Malik Harrison and Chris Board to free agency.”
The Ravens did select Mike Green out of Marshall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he projects as a pass rushing savant who operates exclusively at the line of scrimmage, which could leave some room for a player like Martin to earn a roster spot behind Roquan Smith.
Why Did Chandler Martin Go Undrafted?
Martin was a productive player during his two years with the Tigers. He registered 206 total tackles, 10 sacks, and three forced fumbles over his 26 games at Memphis.
Yet, Martin’s playstyle could be a tricky transition to the NFL level with a smaller frame at 5’11” 233 pounds.
Austin added, “While his compact frame and average lateral mobility can limit his ability to cover ground or disengage from blocks in space, Martin’s toughness and football intelligence help him stay around the ball. He may not flash elite athletic traits, but his feel for the game and ability to read plays make him a strong candidate for early-down work and special teams contributions.”
The lack of elite physical traits could be why a productive player like Martin went undrafted, but their certainly could be a role for a player with his nose for the ball and ability to get after the quarterback.
Austin detailed, “Martin’s production as a blitzer (seven sacks in 2024) adds to his value and could earn him a niche role in a Ravens defense that thrives on pressure and physicality. If he continues to play with the same urgency and edge he showed in college, he’ll be tough for Baltimore’s coaching staff to overlook.”
Martin has an uphill climb to secure a spot on a Super Bowl caliber roster, but he is certainly a player worth keeping an eye at minicamp.
