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Explosive local product ‘made a case for himself’ in Ravens preseason opener

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Growing up in Bethesda, Md., which is located about 45 minutes South of Baltimore, Owen Wright dreamed of hearing his name called among the starters for the Baltimore Ravens and running tunnel afterward.

After getting the starting nod for the team’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the second-year running back’s childhood dream came to fruition.

"Honestly a dream come true, especially being from Maryland." @OwenWright_23 pic.twitter.com/4zu8hRgDcH

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 10, 2024

“It was honestly a dream come true especially being from Maryland,” Wright said.