With a consistent display of outstanding catches, Lane has become the talk of Ravens training camp. The big-bodied, large-handed receiver out of USC is one of several new additions to a Ravens offense changing its identity under new playcaller Declan Doyle, but Lane particularly offers size that helps him win against smaller competition. It's been the story from nearly every Ravens practice. Does it mean he'll have chances to do the same every week with Lamar Jackson? It's possible, and that's why some Fantasy managers will chance a late-round pick on Lane. The upside of one of your last three picks is worth it here. Obviously in Dynasty leagues he's gained value as a top-20 pick since he's more than just another Day 2 receiver who might otherwise flail for years in Baltimore like many before him.
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Ravens' Ja'Kobi Lane: Flashes in first preseason game
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Lane brought in all three targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 24-7 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.
The rookie third-round pick has already been building plenty of momentum in training camp, and he carried it over to his first taste of game action of the preseason. Lane's first reception came on Baltimore's second possession and went for 18 yards, and he went on to notch a touchdown on a 16-yard grab with just over nine minutes remaining in the second quarter. Lane's performance Saturday coupled with what he's shown on the practice field seemingly gives him an inside track to the No. 3 receiver job heading into the Ravens' next preseason matchup next Saturday against the Vikings.
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Ravens' Ja'Kobi Lane: Continues generating buzz at camp
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Lane has been the buzz of Ravens training camp over the first couple weeks, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
According to Mink, Lane is making highlight-reel catches on what feels like a daily basis, and even Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com said Saturday that in his 27 years of covering the team, Lane has had the best rookie training camp he's ever seen. While Lane is doing it all on the practice field, he'll need to replicate it during preseason action if he's going to keep surging for a role in three-wide sets alongside Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. Third-round rookie Lane's top competition for snaps appears to be Devontez Walker and 2026 fourth-rounder Elijah Sarratt.
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Ravens' Ja'Kobi Lane: Makes one-handed catch at practice
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Lane made a one-handed catch in team drills with the starters at Tuesday's practice, according to Quentin Corpuel of baltimoreravens.com.
The 6-foot-4 rookie is already showing off the contested-catch skills that helped make him a third-round pick (80th overall) this spring. After playing second fiddle to Makai Lemon during his college career, Lane finds himself in a battle for early playing time in Baltimore, likely competing against Devontez Walker and Elijah Sarratt for a top-three role alongside veterans Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
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Ravens' Ja'Kobi Lane: Bound for Baltimore
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The Ravens selected Lane in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 80th overall.
Lane spent his entire three-year college career in USC, with 2024 being arguably his most productive season with 43 catches for 525 yards and a team-leading 12 touchdowns across 13 games. He saw his receiving numbers increase in 2025 (49 catches for 745 yards), though he hauled in only four touchdowns across 11 games. Lane stands tall at 6-foot-4 with a long catch radius and large hands, and he also excelled as a blocker in the run game. He had issues separating from defenders in college and lacks experience on special teams, but that might not matter, as a strong offseason and training camp could establish Lane as the Ravens' WR3 behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman (illness).
