ExtremeRavens Posted July 31 Posted July 31 Marlon Humphrey wants to learn how to swim. Luckily for him, the longtime Ravens cornerback has landed perhaps the best teacher available. Michael Phelps, a 23-time Olympic champion from Baltimore and perhaps the most decorated swimmer of all time, responded enthusiastically to Humphrey’s social media video in which the Raven asks Phelps for swimming lessons. “I got yall!!! Let’s do it!!,” Phelps responded on Instagram. Humphrey posted the video on Tuesday afternoon, writing on X and Instagram, “Hey @MichaelPhelps we need your help!! From the #RavensAquaticsTeam.” The skit included offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley, safety Kyle Hamilton and tight end Charlie Kolar standing in the Ravens’ practice facility pool. One by one, the four pleaded with Phelps to help them with their aquatic technique while falling underwater. Hey @MichaelPhelps we need your help!! From the #RavensAquaticsTeam pic.twitter.com/hH8NTbDJPa — marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) July 29, 2025 “Hey, Mr. Phelps, we have a problem,” Stanley says to start the video. “Did you know that one in three Ravens cannot swim,” Hamilton said. “We have a solution for you, sir,” Kolar said. “Come to Ravens training camp in this beautiful aquatics center and teach us how to swim,” Humphrey adds. The video went viral, garnering more than 4,200 likes and 350,000 impressions on X. Phelps, who grew up in the Rodgers Forge neighborhood in Towson and is a longtime Ravens fan, responded to the video within a day. Phelps has attended many games in the past. He was an honorary captain for a 2012 game, and in 2024, Phelps and his son delivered the ball for the AFC championship game between the Ravens and Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium. It seems like the Olympian might get to have an even closer relationship with the organization after Humphrey’s video. Even though some of the actors didn’t know they’d be starring in a public campaign. “I should have known [Humphrey would post the video]. It’s so on brand,” Kolar said Wednesday. “I thought it was going to be like a story or maybe sent to him, but I should have known better. I should have known better.” Have a news tip? Contact Sam Jane at sjane@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/Sam_Jane230. View the full article Quote
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