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Former Second-round Pick Set to Visit Ravens Tomorrow After Being Released by 49ers

DE Drake Jackson set to visit Jets, Commanders and Ravens - NBC Sports


Baltimore, MD — October 2025
When the San Francisco 49ers cut ties with Drake Jackson, it felt like another casualty of the league’s most merciless reality: knees give out, rosters move on, and potential disappears overnight. But tomorrow, Jackson will walk into the Ravens’ facility with something more dangerous than doubt — belief that his story isn’t finished.

Jackson wasn’t supposed to be a footnote. A second-round pick out of USC in 2022, he opened the 2023 season with three sacks in one game against the Steelers, a debut that looked like the start of something special.
Instead, the patellar tendon betrayed him. The injury cost him 2024. The 49ers — chasing new blood like Yetur Gross-Matos and rookie Mykel Williams — moved forward. On May 9, 2025, they waived him with the coldest of designations: failed physical. Twenty-three games, six sacks, one interception. That was it.

At just 24, Jackson insists he’s whole again. The rehab is behind him, the burst has returned, the hunger never left. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, his comeback tour starts with visits to the Jets, Commanders, and Ravens. Baltimore, bruised by injuries up front, may be the one place where his redemption fits the need.
For the Ravens, it’s a low-risk workout. For Jackson, it’s a chance to tell the league: I’m still here.

On X, 49ers fans type out their regrets: “Wish we could’ve seen him healthy.” “Still rooting for you, Drake.” But the wider NFL knows the truth — patellar tendon tears are graveyards for athletic careers. Ask Mike McGlinchey. The comeback isn’t just uphill; it’s a cliff face.

Tomorrow, in Baltimore, one young man walks in not as a 49er, not as a bust, not as an afterthought — but as a survivor of the league’s brutality.

If he explodes off the line like he once did, the Ravens could hand him a helmet. If he doesn’t, the file may close on Drake Jackson forever.

But for now, as the sun rises on his second chance, the story is alive. And in the NFL, sometimes that’s all you need.

Ravens Fan-Favourite CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Baltimore, MD – October 8, 2025Baltimore Ravens second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins is mourning a profound personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin, Justin “Spidey” Fuller — a respected military-trained skydiving instructor — died in a tragic tandem jump accident outside Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending personnel for their efforts. Known by the nickname “Spidey,” Fuller died after a tandem skydive went wrong on October 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee. (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey) Beloved in the skydiving community, Spidey had completed more than 5,000 jumps and helped train U.S. service members in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused and devoted to lifting others higher — in life and in the air.” Wiggins — whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Nate that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Nate lives and plays today.” Wiggins, a former first-round pick from Clemson, has steadily earned the Ravens’ trust as a rotational cornerback in nickel/dime packages, praised for his speed, press technique, and ability to carry deep routes. Coaches describe him as “wise beyond his years,” calm under pressure, and disciplined at the catch point. Through the first five games of 2025, he has 12 solo tackles, 4 passes defensed, and 1 interception, reinforcing his value on the perimeter.  The Ravens organization has provided time and private support for Wiggins and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while tributes to “Spidey” continue to pour in on social media from military colleagues, fellow skydivers, and fans across the country.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Wiggins kept his public comments brief, speaking softly before being embraced by teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”