The Baltimore Ravens have felt the void that Hayden Hurst left after being traded to the Atlanta Falcons. He wanted a bigger role, and with Mark Andrews turning into one of the best tight ends in the NFL, Hurst wanted a chance to shine on his own.
Baltimore used three tight end sets a relatively high amount in 2019 with Andrews, Hurst, and Nick Boyle. While Andrews and Boyle still remain with the team, the Ravens have tried a plethora of options to try to replace Hurst, including Patrick Ricard, Eric Tomlinson, Luke Willson and more. Now it seems that they’re looking at another veteran tight end, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Baltimore brought in MyCole Pruitt for a visit earlier in the week.
Veteran tight end MyCole Pruitt visited the #Ravens this week and is scheduled to meet with the #49ers next week, per source. Pruitt spent the last three years with Tennessee as valuable run-blocker who also hopes to expand pass-catching profile.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 27, 2021
Pruitt has spent time with four teams over the course of his seven year career. In total, he’s caught 32 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns. Pruitt is athletic and has good receiving skills as well as having the ability to be a good blocker, and could fill a role if signed by the Ravens.
Aside from Andrews and Boyle, Baltimore currently has tight ends such as Tomlinson, Josh Oliver, Jacob Breeland, Eli Wolf, Ben Mason, and others on their roster. If Pruitt is added to that mix, it would add to a crowded tight end room, but would increase competition and bring the best out of every player fighting for a roster spot.
