Ravens' Marlon Humphrey is a world-class expert at overcoming hurdles

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens drafted 13 cornerbacks in their history before selecting Marlon Humphrey in the first round this season, and none of them began their rookie seasons as starters.

But Humphrey isn't just your typical first-round pick. The No. 16 overall selection in this year's NFL draft is a world-class expert when it comes to overcoming obstacles.

After redshirting as a freshman, Marlon Humphrey established himself as one of the elite corners in the SEC, starting 29 games for Alabama.Humphrey showcased Olympic speed in high school, winning the 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles at the 2013 World Youth Track and Field Championships. He won seven Alabama state…