The Baltimore Ravens commenced their rookie minicamp this week, welcoming in their 2025 draft class and undrafted signees for their first taste of the NFL. Unfortunately, it was announced that one of their top draft picks won’t be participating — and may not see any action for an extended time.
Per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec, Head Coach John Harbaugh told reporters that offensive tackle Emory Jones Jr., who the team selected in the third round out of LSU, has a labrum injury and is expected to be sidelined until at least training camp.
Harbaugh said that third-round OT Emery Jones had a labrum issue. Hes not expected to practice until perhaps training camp.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) May 4, 2025
The Ravens traditionally seem to have at least one rookie enter out of the gate with an injury and this year is evidently no different. Last season, coincidentally their 2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac suffered a hamstring injury early in rookie minicamp.
Fortunately for Jones, it’s as early as it could be to have an injury, so he will have plenty of time to return to 100%. If the reported timeline proves to be accurate and Jones is back for training camp, that would give him until mid-July to recover. If his injury lingers longer and he’s forced to miss some of training camp, he could still return in time to participate in preseason action in August.
Jones, who played right tackle at LSU, is anticipated to move inside to guard for the Ravens or at least receive reps there early on. The Ravens are set at both starting outside spots and drafted another offensive tackle, Carson Vinson, while also just signing veteran Joseph Noteboom shortly after the draft.
They triple-dipped in the draft by selecting Jones’ college teammate Garrett Dellinger, an offensive guard, in the seventh round. Needless to say, the Ravens will not be short on depth along the offensive line.
Jones’ absence will give Vinson, Dellinger, and other young offensive lineman a chance to take on more reps and potentially carve out a larger role. When he does return later this summer, Jones will have to play a bit of catch-up.