Now with Ravens, LB Mosley learned at Alabama about carrying on tradition of greatness

Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley runs a drill during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo) (The Associated Press)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, breaks up a pass attempt to teammate Zachary Orr during a drill at NFL football practice, Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo) (The Associated Press)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – C.J. Mosley completely understands the significance of becoming part of a defense that has a long-standing reputation of greatness.

Mosley, the 17th overall pick in the 2014 draft, will seek this summer to become a starting linebacker with the Baltimore Ravens. Athletes who have starred at the position for Baltimore include Ray Lewis, Peter Boulware, Terrell Suggs and Bart Scott — who once wore the No. 57 now utilized by Mosley.

The Ravens won two Super Bowls by playing rugged defense, and now Mosley is being asked to adhere to that custom.

Fortunately, the situation has a familiar ring to it.