Baltimore,Su – May 4, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens kicked off their 2025 rookie minicamp with a splash, unveiling jersey numbers for their 11-player draft class. While the list sparked buzz, it’s sixth-round kicker Tyler Loop’s unconventional No. 33 that’s turning heads, signaling a bold new era for a franchise steeped in tradition, per team sources.
Loop, selected at No. 186, donned No. 33 at Arizona, where he set a school record with an 83.8% career field-goal rate and nailed a 62-yarder. NFL rules once restricted kickers to Nos. 1-19, but relaxed regulations let Loop keep his quirky digits, a nod to his college identity. “It’s who he is,” special teams coach Chris Horton told ESPN, hinting Loop may stick with 33 despite fan chatter about a switch. The choice stands out as Justin Tucker’s future remains uncertain amid 2024’s 73.3% field-goal slump and off-field allegations.
Other draft picks’ numbers also debuted. Third-round offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. grabbed No. 51, while sixth-round cornerback Robert Longerbeam, a pass-breakup machine, took No. 43. Fourth-round linebacker Teddye Buchanan, fifth-round tackle Carson Vinson, and sixth-round receiver LaJohntay Wester rounded out the class, with numbers reflecting their roles, per The Athletic. The full list, including defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles and lineman Garrett Dellinger, electrified #RavensFlock on X.
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The three-day minicamp, ending Monday, marks the first test for these rookies. Nine of the 11 draftees—Jones Jr., Buchanan, Vinson, Loop, Wester, Peebles, Longerbeam, Bilhal Kone, and Dellinger—signed contracts pre-camp, per NBC Sports. Two holdouts linger, but Eric DeCosta expects resolutions soon. The camp, hosting undrafted free agents and tryout players, could reshape the 90-man roster, sources say.
Loop’s No. 33, a rarity for kickers, symbolizes Baltimore’s embrace of change. Will he challenge Tucker, or will tradition hold? Drop your take below! #RavensFlock
