New York Giants claim MoWest alum C.J. Ravenell off waivers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) - Defensive lineman and MoWest football alum C.J. Ravenell was claimed off waivers this month by the New York Giants.

Ravenell signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and spent the entire season on their practice squad.

After being waived, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman was claimed by Tennessee, where he played in 14 games with one start last year under defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. He finished the season with six tackles (one solo) and one forced fumble.

Ravenell appeared in 43 games during his six seasons at Missouri Western State. He totaled 164 tackles, including 38 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one pass defensed and one blocked kick.

He picked up All-MIAA honors in four of his seasons (2019, 2021-23).