A well-traveled tight end who followed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama before Baltimore grabbed him in the fifth round.
Josh Cuevas arrives in Baltimore as a rookie tight end with an unusual college resume, having played for three different programs before landing at Alabama. The Ravens took him in the fifth round of the 2026 draft, and he is competing for a role as a versatile in-line and fullback-style piece behind Mark Andrews.
Path to the league
Cuevas began his college career at Cal Poly, where he broke out as a sophomore with 58 catches for 678 yards and six touchdowns. He transferred to Washington for the 2023 season, playing a reserve role as the Huskies reached the national championship game, then followed head coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama for 2024 and 2025. The Ravens selected him with the 173rd overall pick, the 33rd selection of the fifth round, in the 2026 NFL draft.
Career highlights
At Alabama, Cuevas set career highs at the Division I level in 2025 with 37 receptions for 411 yards and four touchdowns, becoming a key part of the Crimson Tide passing game. His college path through Cal Poly, Washington and Alabama gave him experience in multiple offensive systems before entering the NFL.
2025 season recap
In his final college season at Alabama, Cuevas posted career-best numbers with 37 catches, 411 yards and four touchdowns, opening the year with a three-catch, 31-yard, one-touchdown performance against Florida State. He heads into his rookie NFL season with the Ravens still working to carve out playing time, having reportedly logged over half his early practice snaps lined up in-line as a traditional tight end.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Josh Cuevas
- Baltimore Ravens: 5 Things to Know About Josh Cuevas
- ESPN: Josh Cuevas
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Alabama
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
