Ramon Harewood Makes An Unlikely Journey From Barbados To The NFL

Ramon Harewood, Guard #70
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 340
Age: 25
Hometown: St. Michael, Barbados
College: Morehouse
Experience: 3 years

BALTIMORE, Maryland  - The Baltimore Ravens were set to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in their season opener. Many expected the Ravens to field Bobbie Williams as the starter at left guard. Instead, the Ravens shocked everyone when they decided to start Ramon Harewood. Fans haven’t seen much of the third year player due to injuries throughout his career, but he played exceptionally well against Cincinnati. For the time being, Harewood will be a fixture in a Ravens’ offensive line that appears to be solid. Based on how Harewood started his journey, the fact that he is playing at all is a major accomplishment in itself.



Ramon Harewood didn’t play football in high school. That’s because his high school didn’t have a football team. Harewood grew up in the Barbados, a small Caribbean island known more for its beautiful beaches and less for producing NFL prospects. That’s probably because football isn’t really considered a sport in Barbados. Most of the residents of the island barely know what it is.

“I didn’t really know too much about football,” said Harewood during an interview with CNN hours before the NFL Draft. “I played volleyball for my country. I played rugby for my country and track and field. So, I was always into sports.”

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