Jaylinn Hawkins says his versatility fits the Ravens defensive scheme

The Ravens continue building one of the NFL's most versatile defenses, and Jaylinn Hawkins believes his game fits perfectly into what Baltimore wants defensively. One thing the Ravens consistently value in the secondary is flexibility, and Hawkins sounds ready to embrace whatever role the defense asks of him. So, how does Hawkins believe he can help this Ravens defense heading into 2026?

During an appearance on The Collective Podcast, Hawkins pointed directly to the versatility he brings to the field.

“I think my versatility could really help um just, you know, by the knowledge and the things that I do, you know, either playing in the box, blitzing, playing in the deep end of the field, um getting interception, stuff like that, guarding tight ends or whatever. Um have a lot of experience of that.”

The Ravens have long valued defensive backs capable of handling multiple responsibilities, and Hawkins believes his experience covering tight ends, blitzing off the edge, playing in the box, and creating turnovers can immediately strengthen the secondary.

That type of flexibility is exactly what Baltimore values defensively. Whether it's blitzing, covering tight ends, or making plays deep down the field, Hawkins already sounds fully bought into doing whatever the Ravens need from him this season.

For Jaylinn Hawkins, versatility isn't just part of his game — it's the reason Baltimore made sense as a destination.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens safety Jaylinn Hawkins embraces a flexible defensive role