Mekari got a slow start with the Ravens because he was sidelined by a back injury earlier this summer, but his smarts (legal studies major) and versatility caught coaches’ attention.
He got a shot at reps with the first-team offense midway through training camp, and in the preseason finale, he started at center, bounced to left tackle, right guard and back to center.
“I just wanted to show that I’m versatile,” Mekari said after the preseason finale. “By playing those positions, I hope I showed them that if they need me, I’m more than happy to play wherever.