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John Harbaugh Impressed by Ravens Undrafted QB

An undrafted rookie quarterback caught the eye of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
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Nov 2, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Collin Schlee (3) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Collin Schlee (3) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Ravens won't be looking for a new franchise quarterback anytime soon but that's not stopping head coach John Harbaugh from being impressed by what he saw at the position during rookie minicamp.

Harbaugh told reporters that former Virginia Tech quarterback Colin Schlee caught his eye during throwing drills. At 6-3, 225 pounds, the local Baltimore area product impressed with his size and arm.

"What an arm," Harbaugh said, per the Ravens team website. "He was throwing some bee-bees out there, especially on the out-breaking routes on the sideline. I didn't realize how big he was. Great-looking athlete."

According to Virginia Tech's X account, Washington Commanders signed Schlee to an undrafted free agent deal following the 2025 NFL Draft but it's clear he's exploring all possible options in hopes of potentially landing a spot on a practice squad.

Schlee began his college career in 2020 at Kent State, where he played for three seasons. In his final year with the Golden Flashes, Schlee had a career-best season, completing 157 of 266 passes for 2,109 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also added four scores on the ground. All of his passing marks were top 10 for a single season in Kent State history.

Schlee then headed to the west coast to join the UCLA Bruins in 2023 but spent just one seasons in Los Angeles before moving back east to join Virginia Tech. In his only year with the Hokies, he made three starts in 10 appearances, completing 28 of 55 passes for 414 yards, three touchdowns and one pick along with two rushing touchdowns.

Overall, Schlee finished his collegiate career 233 of 404 passing for 3,040 yards, 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He showed off his dual-threat potential with 13 rushing career touchdowns.

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ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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