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5 breakout stars to watch for Baltimore Ravens in 2020

By Russell S. Baxter

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Miles Boykin #80 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Miles Boykin #80 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Chuck Clark #36 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Chuck Clark #36 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

1. S Chuck Clark

Early on in 2019, John Harbaugh’s club was struggling on the defensive side of the football. After smoking the Miami Dolphins and knocking off the Arizona Cardinals in their first two outings, the Ravens lost consecutive games to the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns and allowed more than 500 total yards in each of those setbacks.

\Eventually, general manager Eric DeCosta would swing a deal to bring play-making cornerback Marcus Peters to Baltimore. He made his debut in Week 7 at Seattle, had an immediate impact with an interception return for a score. This was a different looking defense for the vast majority of the remainder of the season.

This past season, safety Chuck Clark started a career-best 12 games and would lead the Ravens with 68 tackles. He also finished third on the club in passes defensed (9) behind cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (14) and Peters (10). As documented by Pro Football Focus (subscription required), the three-year pro’s forte is pass coverage.

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Meanwhile, Clark could use some work when it comes to stopping the run. And perhaps a little more work against his own offense will help in the long run. He’s a player that bears watching, especially if he can find a little more balance to his game.

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