Kelley Washington’s agent, Chad Speck, confirmed Wednesday that his client had agreed to a deal with the Ravens. The contract is believed to be a one-year deal for the veteran minimum.

Washington competed with Jerry Porter and Tab Perry in minicamp last weekend and appeared to have the best showing, making a diving catch and catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Troy Smith.

“I think he’s extremely excited about the opportunity,” Speck said. “He grew up in Stephens City, Va., which is just a couple hours down the road. So it kind of feels like he’s getting to come home to play as well as come into a situation where it’s a really good football team with a great young quarterback and a team that obviously had a lot of success. So he’s excited about the opportunity.”

Pending a physical on Friday, Washington, 6-3, 215 pounds, could be the tall receiver the Ravens have been lacking. Washington, 29, spent four years with the Bengals and the past two with the New England Patriots. His most productive season was 2004, when he caught 31 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns.

This wasn’t the move that fans were looking for to help the receivers but Washington may be of more use on special teams.