Ravens rookie is defying expectations at training camp

The Baltimore Ravens have entered their second week of training camp, and it is the first week with the pads on. It is a crucial time for rookies looking to carve out a role early in their tenures with the team, and with the physicality ramping up, those in the trenches have a golden opportunity to showcase their talents. Rookie defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles is quickly becoming a favorite of both the fans and coaches. He was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft as a pass rush specialist on the interior defensive line. He proved to be too quick for many opposing offensive lines during his time at Duke and Virginia Tech, and is doing so again in Baltimore. Pass Rush Coach Chuck Smith is already enamored with what the 23-year-old has shown throughout offseason activities and training camp. During his presser on Tuesday, he could not help but hype Peebles up. “[Aeneas Peebles] has got incredible upside. He is lightning quick,” Smith said. “He’s got a high skill level, he’s quick, he has a great grasp