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- Updated: July 22, 2016
10:27 PM ET
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens rookies report to training camp Friday, which allows them five days to get oriented before all of the veterans arrive.
But, for most of the offseason, it’s been about preparing themselves for life in the NFL.
Ravens director of player development Harry Swayne talks to rookies during one of their many orientation sessions. Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun/TNS via Getty Images
This spring, the Ravens rookies attended 27 mandatory sessions that covered issues such as investments, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, maintaining good credit and buying a new car.
“They’re not only learning the game; they’re still in the prime of life where they’re making biggest jumps and growths,” said Harry Swayne, the Ravens’ director of player engagement. “This program is kind of like a para-parent. Parents are still parenting their sons. It doesn’t matter if they’re making six digits. They can do some strong …
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