Zay Flowers
American football player, NFL rookie
Born
September 11th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Boston College, where amassed over 3,000 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns during three seasons. Entered the NFL draft following a successful college career. Selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Regarded for speed and route-running ability, contributing to offensive plays.
Achieved over 1,000 receiving yards in a single season at Boston College
Selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft
Contributed significantly to the Baltimore Ravens' offense as a rookie
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