Ravens' Isaiah Likely could be "hard to keep off the field" in 2024

What It Means

Likely has been a consistent role player for the Ravens since entering the league as a fourth round pick in 2022, catching 36 passes for 373 yards and 3 scores as a rookie before turning 30 receptions into 411 yards and 5 scores as a sophomore. Tight ends often have a tough time hitting the ground running in the NFL, but Likely has looked good when called upon behind Mark Andrews.

While most NFL offenses aren't capable of producing multiple fantasy-relevant tight ends, the Ravens' lack of established wide receivers could help likely become a reliable option at the position in 2024. And with Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson behind the line, the team could utilize more formations with multiple tight ends to throw off opposing defenses.

Even with Andrews clearly ahead of him on the depth chart, Likely still projects as the TE21 for fantasy this season -- ahead of the TE1 options for multiple NFL franchises. He averaged 3.5 catches for 53.7 yards and 0.8 touchdowns per game once Andrews left the lineup and could grow into a similar role alongside Andrews if he can take another step forward.