C.J. Ravenell (born July 7, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Western Griffons, who are in the NCAA Division II, before being picked up by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft.
Ravenell was born on July 7, 2000, in Santa Clarita, California. He attended Golden Valley High School.
Ravenell played five seasons for the Missouri Western Griffons, and redshirting his first year in 2018. He earned various honors for the Division II program, including three academic awards, one All-MIAA 3rd team selection in 2021, and 2 All-MIAA 2nd team selections in 2022 and 2023.
Ravenell was picked up by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He played for them during the preseason, recording a sack on Kenny Pickett. He signed a reserve/futures contract on February 12, 2025.
On August 26, 2025, Ravenell was waived by the Ravens as part of final roster cuts.
On August 27, 2025, Ravenell was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. Set to become a exclusive-rights free agent in the 2026 offseason, he re-signed with the Titans on March 5, 2026.