NFLfree agency is well in the rear view as teams spent hundreds of millions of dollars on veteran talent in mid-March. But there are still some talented players left on the open market, including two-time second-team All-Pro cornerbackJaire Alexander. Alexander and theGreen Bay Packersparted ways this offseasonafter failing to find a suitable trade partner or contract restructuring for the 28-year-old cornerback. One of his former college teammates is already pushing for their team to bring him in. Baltimore Ravensquarterback and fellowLouisville CardinalsalumLamar Jacksonmade his pitchbefore accepting the Pro Football Writers of America MVP awardat minicamp on June 17. "Go get him, Eric," Jackson said, referring toRavensgeneral manager Eric DeCosta. "I love all of our corners, don't get me wrong. But go get him Eric." Lamar Jackson on Jaire Alexander rumors:"I love all of our corners, don't get me wrong, but go get 'em Eric!"via@Ravenspic.twitter.com/L76djrIfMu — Bobby Trosset (@bobbybaltim0re)June 17, 2025 The two played together for three years at Louisville. Alexander was a second-team all-conference cornerback in 2016 whenJackson won the Heisman Trophy. They both declared early to enter for the2018 NFL Draft. Alexander went 18th overall to thePackersbefore Jackson went 32nd to the Ravens. In one of the best moments from Round 1 of the draft that year, Alexander stopped mid-interview to celebrate the Ravens drafting Jackson. Jaire Alexander was in the middle of an interview when he heard his teammate Lamar Jackson's name called at the draft.His reaction says it all. (via@thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/08VYR7GJRd — ESPN (@espn)April 27, 2018 As one of the top contenders in the AFC, Baltimore could always use depth in the secondary. They've built a reputation for signing veteran cornerbacks in recent seasons, too, with Tre'Davious White in 2024 and Ronald Darby in 2023. Alexander would be a younger player than either White or Darby were at their time of signing. Availability is a concern, though, as he played just 14 of 34 possible games over the last two seasons following his most recent Pro Bowl season in 2022. Baltimore is entering its second season under defensive coordinator Zach Orr and the team invested in cornerback in both free agency and the2025 NFL Draft.Chidobe Awuziesigned a one-year deal, and Baltimore draftedBilhal KoneandRobert Longerbeamin the sixth round. Awuzie is slated to start outside opposite 2024 first-round pickNate WigginswithMarlon Humphreyin the slot. Baltimore currently has $18.94 million in cap space in 2025, perOverTheCap, which is more than enough to sign Alexander to a short-term veteran contract. Alexander would be joining a crowded cornerback room in Baltimore. Here's all of the players the Ravens have signed at the position on their active roster: Nate Wiggins Chidobe Awuzie Marlon Humphrey T.J. Tampa Bilhal Kone Robert Longerbeam Jalyn Armour-Davis Marquise Robinson Reuben Lowery Keyon Martin All the NFL news on and off the field.Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Lamar Jackson tells Ravens GM to sign Jaire Alexander