C. J. Ravenell

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C.J. Ravenell
Tennessee Titans
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-07) July 7, 2000 (age 25)
Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:291 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school: Golden Valley (Santa Clarita, California)
College: Missouri Western (2018–2023)
NFL draft: 2024: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x Second team All-MIAA (2022, 2023)
  • Third team All-MIAA (2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

C.J. Ravenell (born July 7, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Western Griffons, who are in the NCAA Division II, before being picked up by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Ravenell was born in Santa Clarita, California on July 7, 2000 and attended high school at Golden Valley High School. [1]

College career

Ravenell played five seasons for the Missouri Western Griffons, and redshirting his first year in 2018. He earned various honors for the Division II program, including three academic awards, one All-MIAA 3rd team selection in 2021, and 2 All-MIAA 2nd team selections in 2022 and 2023. [2]

College statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GPGSCmbSoloAstTFLSckFFFRIntYdsPD
2019 Missouri Western 12123922178.5221001
2021 Missouri Western 9933221112720000
2022 Missouri Western 11114731166.52.510000
2023 Missouri Western 111145202511301000
Career 434316495693814.552001

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5+28 in
(1.96 m)
288 lb
(131 kg)
32+78 in
(0.84 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
5.10 s4.83 s7.73 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)
8 ft 1 in
(2.46 m)
Results from Missouri Pro Day

Sources: [3]

Baltimore Ravens

Ravenell was picked up by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He played for them during the preseason, recording a sack on Kenny Pickett. [4] He signed a reserve/futures contract on February 12, 2025. [5]

On August 26, 2025, Ravenell was waived by the Ravens as part of final roster cuts. [6]

Tennessee Titans

On August 27, 2025, Ravenell was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. [7]

References

  1. Vigil-Zuniga, Justin (21 May 2024). "Golden Valley alum Ravenell a Raven". Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. "C.J. Ravenell awards list". gogriffons.com. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  3. "C.J. Ravenell 2024 NFL Draft Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  4. Erby, Glenn. "Ravens to sign edge rusher C.J. Ravenell to the practice squad". Ravens Wire. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  5. Mink, Ryan. "Ravens Sign 12th Player to Reserve/Future Contract". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  6. Mink, Ryan. "5 Takeaways From Ravens Roster Cuts". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  7. Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Awarded Four Players Via Waivers, While Parting Ways With Five Others". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.