Ravens rookie cornerback Marlon Humphrey got his first extensive preseason action Thursday night in New Orleans and showed exactly why Baltimore made him its first-round pick.
Humphrey was strong in coverage and created one of the defense’s two turnovers when he drove his shoulder into Saints running back Daniel Lasco to force a first-quarter fumble.
Baltimore raved about Humphrey’s physicality when it drafted the Alabama product with the 16th-overall pick. He’s 6-foot-0, 197 pounds and isn’t afraid to throw his body into the fray.
“That felt good,” Humphrey said with a smile.