OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel completed an offseason unlike any other NFL player as he pursued his doctorate in mathematics at the renown Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
His focus is on spectral graph theory, numerical linear algebra and machine learning. He earned A's in all four classes that he took there this spring.
Though this is a remarkable story, were the Ravens concerned that their potential starting left guard wasn't entirely committed his football career this offseason?
"You do wonder," coach John Harbaugh said. "I wouldn’t be strictly honest if I say it didn’t cross my mind.