Zay Flowers
Xavien "Zay" Kevonn Flowers (born September 11, 2000) is an American football wide receiver. He plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
.jpg) Flowers at Ravens training camp in 2024 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 11, 2000 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | NSU University School (Davie, Florida) | ||||||||
| College: | Boston College (2019–2022) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2023 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2023 | |||||||||
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College
changeHe was recruited out of NSU University School as a three-year recruit by both ESPN and Rivals.com.[1][2]
Flowers started his career by playing college football at Boston College for the Eagles.
He recorded 56 receptions for 892 yards and nine touchdowns on his way to becoming a first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.[3]
On December 1, 2022, Flowers said that he was going to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.[4]
NFL
changeOn April 27, 2023, the Baltimore Ravens drafted Flowers with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.[5]
On June 15, Flowers agreed to a 4-year, $14 million fully guaranteed rookie contract.[6]
On September 1, Flowers made his NFL debut with the Ravens in a 25-9 win over the Houston Texans.[7] On October 15, Flowers scored his first NFL touchdown in a 24-16 win against the Tennessee Titans.[8]
In Week 17, the Ravens defeated the Miami Dolphins 56–19. During the game, Flowers broke a Ravens franchise record for receiving yards by a rookie after scoring a 75 yard touchdown.[9]
Personal life
changeFlowers' mother died from a head injury when he was only five years old. His brother was murdered when he was in high school.[10]
References
change- ↑ "Zay Flowers Recruiting Profile". ESPN. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Zay Flowers Recruiting Profile". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Wide receiver Zay Flowers gives Boston College a powerful positive charge". Boston.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Zay Flowers Declares for Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Ravens Select WR Zay Flowers With First-Round Pick". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Ravens Rookie Zay Flowers Celebrates Rookie Deal with Father and 13 Siblings". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Ravens Zay Flowers 'Did Great Things!' in Debut". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Zay Flowers Reacts to His First NFL Touchdown: 'Too Lit'". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Zay Flowers Makes Ravens History With Long Touchdown". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Cover Story: For Zay Flowers, It's Always About Family". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved September 19, 2023.