4 Players Who Might Find Themselves on Baltimore Ravens Practice Squad in 2015

Life in the NFL doesn't always end for players who don't make the 53-man roster. 

Thankfully, the practice squad gives guys who just miss out on making the final roster the opportunity to stay with the team. While players on the practice squad can't dress for game day, they still get paid and get to practice and develop. 

Here's a great primer on practice squad rules and regulations.

As of now, 10 players are permitted to be on a team's practice squad. These spots are often reserved for players who barely miss out on making the final roster and still have room to grow and develop.

For the Baltimore Ravens, there are several players talented enough to make the final roster, but competition at their position may force them onto the practice squad. 

Here's a look at four Ravens this could apply to in 2015. 

Robert Myers

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The Ravens starting offensive line was among the best in football in 2014.

However, Baltimore still opted to take a lineman in this year's NFL draft, It took Tennessee State guard Robert Myers in the fifth round with the 176th pick.

Myers is a promising prospect who played at a high level in college. The 6'5", 326-pound Myers started 35 games at TSU and was a second-team All-Ohio Valley selection as a junior and senior.

Unfortunately for Myers, he's entered a loaded offensive line that doesn't have room at any of the five spots. With Myers likely being limited to guard, that makes it even harder.

Marshal Yanda and Kelechi Osemele are arguably the best starting guard duo in football. John Urschel played well in limited snaps as a rookie last year. 

Jah Reid is a fifth-year veteran whom the Ravens re-signed this offseason. Reid has played 39 career games in Baltimore with seven starts.

I can't see Myers beating out any of those guys for a roster spot. Baltimore will definitely try to sign him to the practice squad if he's waived during roster cuts.

Terrence Magee

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Baltimore will be facing some tough decisions with their backfield when final roster cuts are made.

Because Baltimore uses a true fullback in Kyle Juszczyk, it's possible the Ravens only keep three running backs this year. That's how ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley sees it in his way-too-early 53-man roster predictions. 

Justin Forsett, Javorius "Buck" Allen and Lorenzo Taliaferro will likely win the first three spots. Fighting for a possible fourth and final spot would be second-year man Fitzgerald Toussaint and undrafted free agent Terrence Magee.

As an undrafted free agent out of Michigan in 2014, the Ravens called up Toussaint from the practice squad late last year though he was rarely used. He had just six carries for 12 yards as a rookie and doesn't look like a capable back at the NFL level. 

Magee was one of the top undrafted free agents signed after not being selected in the 2015 draft. CBS Sports even had Magee graded as a fifth-round prospect.

During his final two seasons with the Tigers, Magee rushed for 1,197 yards and 11 touchdowns. He did so working in a committee role that prevented him from becoming a featured running back.

Magee is facing an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster, but he'd be a solid addition to the practice squad. That's his most likely outcome. 

Nick Perry

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Alabama safety Nick Perry was easily one of the best players to go undrafted in this year's NFL draft.

With Baltimore needing more depth in its secondary, Perry signed in hopes of making its 53-man roster. Perry finished his college career with 121 total tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes defended, according to Sports-Reference.com.  

Perry is a hard hitter who could make an impact in Baltimore's secondary if he makes the roster. However, he's facing a tough battle with several veterans already on the roster. 

Matt Elam, Will Hill, Kendrick Lewis, Anthony Levine and Brynden Trawick all have ample NFL experience and should be able to retain their jobs. That could leave Perry on the outside looking in during final roster cuts.

That makes him a prime candidate for the practice squad. 

Darren Waller

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Baltimore drafted two receivers in this year's NFL draft, the second of whom coming in the sixth round.

That's when it grabbed Georgia Tech's Darren Waller with pick No. 204. Despite Waller falling this far, he's a talented player who could make an impact at the NFL level someday. 

Waller's combination of size, skills and talent is a rarity for any pass-catcher. The 6'6", 238-pounder runs a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, which makes him an imposing receiver even as a rookie.

However, Waller played in a triple-option offense in college at Georgia Tech. That led to him catching just 51 career passes for 971 yards (19 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns over four years. 

Waller has a lot of talent, but it may not be enough for him to earn a spot on the 53-man roster as a rookie. The good news is he'd be a great candidate for the practice squad.

There, Waller could develop and hone his craft while adjusting to the NFL game. That may be what's best for both him and Baltimore this year.