In two members of the Ravens' undrafted rookie free agent class, Nick Perry and Trey DePriest, a confluence of factors exist that could lead to them finding a spot on the Week 1 53-man roster.
Perry, a safety, and DePriest, an inside linebacker, are products of the University of Alabama, the alma mater of Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome and a frequent source of Ravens defensive talent. They play positions where undrafted players frequently stick on the Ravens roster.
And having competed with some of the nation's best at their positions for snaps on two national championship teams, they know the process of earning playing time on special teams and building from there — and having to fight for even that opportunity.