The Baltimore Ravens won the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft before it even started, agreeing to terms with star quarterback Lamar Jackson on a five-year, $260 million contract, making him the NFL’s highest-paid player. The Ravens had more good news to share on Thursday night, as they drafted former Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with the No. 22 overall pick.
A former three-star recruit out of NSU University School in Florida, Flowers left Boston College as the most-accomplished pass-catcher in school history, setting career records in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He saved his best season for last, racking up more than 1,000 yards receiving and 12 scores in 2022.
Big things come in small packages, and Flowers has big-time potential. He had five games last season with at least two touchdown receptions, which was tied for the second-most in the FBS. It’s a reason he is the first Boston College wideout to be selected in the first round. Baltimore added Odell Beckham Jr. in free agency, and now Jackson has another potential home-run hitter.
Below is a comprehensive draft profile for Flowers, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall NFL outlook.
NFL Draft grade: B
They needed to get a young receiver for their new offense under Todd Monken. I like Jordan Addison more, but this is a good move. Flowers is a really good player who was hurt by bad quarterback play at Boston College. — Pete Prisco
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Zay Flowers draft profile
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